Motion Design & Video Designer
Job Description
About the Role
We are looking for a talented Motion Design & Video Designer with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Motion Graphics. This role requires a balance of creative excellence and user-centered methodology — you'll create designs that are beautiful AND backed by research and data. The ideal candidate is proficient with Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro, can lead design sprints, and communicates design rationale clearly to developers and stakeholders. You'll own the design process from user research through prototyping, testing, and production-ready handoff.
Key Responsibilities
- Own 2D Animation implementation and optimization — configuration, customization, and ongoing enhancement based on business needs
- Manage 3D Animation workflows including setup, user training, and continuous improvement of processes
- Implement and maintain Motion Graphics ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and workflows
- Create Motion Design & Video designs from wireframes through high-fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes
- Conduct user research — interviews, usability testing, and analytics review — to inform design decisions
- Build and maintain design system components for consistency and development efficiency
- Present design concepts to stakeholders with clear rationale and supporting data
- Collaborate with developers during implementation to ensure design fidelity
- Ensure all designs meet WCAG 2.1 accessibility guidelines
- Iterate on designs based on user feedback, A/B testing results, and analytics data
Must-Have Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with 2D Animation — configuration, customization, and troubleshooting in production environments
- Proficiency with Adobe After Effects as part of the Motion Design & Video development/operations workflow
- 3+ years of professional Motion Design & Video design experience with a strong portfolio
- Proficiency with modern design tools — particularly Adobe After Effects and prototyping software
- Understanding of user-centered design principles and ability to conduct user research
- Experience creating and maintaining design systems with documented components
- Strong visual design skills — typography, color theory, layout, and composition
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Adobe Certified Professional – After Effects certification or equivalent validated credential
- Adobe Certified Professional – Premiere Pro certification or equivalent validated credential
- Experience with advanced Motion Design & Video features: 3D Animation, Motion Graphics, Video Editing
- Familiarity with the broader Motion Design & Video ecosystem including Adobe Premiere Pro and Cinema 4D
- Animation and micro-interaction design skills
- Experience with design tokens and handoff to React/iOS/Android development teams
Interview Tips
Portfolio Walkthrough
Ask them to present 2-3 Motion Design & Video projects in depth. Focus on their process, the problem they solved, design decisions, and measurable outcomes.
Live Design Exercise
Give a brief for a simple feature and ask them to sketch solutions in 2D Animation. Evaluate their thinking process, not pixel perfection.
Design Critique
Show them a UI with intentional usability issues and ask for a structured critique. Tests analytical eye and ability to articulate design rationale.
Collaboration Simulation
Role-play a stakeholder review where you push back on their design. Assess how they defend decisions, incorporate feedback, and find compromises.
Typical Team Structure
Team Size
2-4 Motion Design & Video designers
Reports To
Head of Design, VP of Product, or Creative Director
Collaborates With
Product Management, Frontend Development, Marketing, User Research
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