Senior Animator / Motion Designer

Posted 2026-05-06
Remote, USA Full-time Immediate Start

Role Overview


We are looking for a Senior Motion Designer with strong creative ability and technical excellence to lead the development of motion projects. This person will play a key role in defining visual language, execution quality, and team development, directly contributing to elevating the overall craft and innovation of our work.




Key Responsibilities




  • Develop motion solutions based on a variety of briefs and art directions




  • Create and execute animations with a high level of technical and creative quality




  • Lead motion projects from start to finish, ensuring quality and consistency




  • Define styleframes, animation systems, and motion guidelines




  • Collaborate closely with creative direction, strategy, and other teams




  • Mentor, review, and provide feedback to junior motion designers




  • Participate in internal presentations and, when needed, client presentations




  • Contribute to the evolution of team processes, tools, and approaches






Requirements




  • Solid experience in motion design (proven senior-level expertise)




  • Advanced proficiency in After Effects and production pipelines




  • Fluent English (written and spoken)




  • Strong understanding of storytelling, rhythm, timing, and design applied to motion




  • Strong portfolio demonstrating both conceptual thinking and execution




  • Experience leading projects and/or guiding other professionals




  • Strong communication skills and ability to articulate creative ideas






Nice to Have




  • Knowledge of 3D tools (Cinema 4D, Blender, or similar)




  • Experience with scene direction




  • Basic to advanced knowledge of Premiere




  • Experience with interactive or real-time projects




  • Familiarity with LottieFiles






AI Skills (Highly Valued)


We value professionals who are already exploring the use of artificial intelligence as part of their creative and technical process — going beyond basic usage.


Expected:




  • Familiarity with image, video, or asset generation tools (e.g., Runway, Nano Banana, Veo, Kling, etc.)




  • Ability to integrate AI into motion workflows (visual exploration, asset generation, automation, etc.)




  • Curiosity and interest in experimenting with new approaches and emerging technologies




Strong Differentials:




  • Building custom workflows using AI




  • Practical understanding of node-based tools such as ComfyUI or similar systems




  • Integration between traditional motion tools and AI-based pipelines




  • More technical knowledge of models, advanced prompting, or generation control






 

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