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Motion Design & Video Designer
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About the Role

We are looking for a talented Motion Design & Video Designer to join our creative team. The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Motion Graphics and can deliver visually compelling, user-centered designs. You will collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into polished Motion Design & Video deliverables.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Create high-quality Motion Design & Video designs, from concept through final delivery, aligned with brand guidelines and project requirements.
  • Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into compelling visual solutions.
  • Deliver work across disciplines including 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Motion Graphics, Video Editing.
  • Use tools such as Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Cinema 4D to streamline design workflows.
  • Build and maintain design systems, style guides, and reusable component libraries.
  • Conduct user research, create wireframes, and develop prototypes to validate design concepts.
  • Present design concepts to stakeholders and incorporate feedback thoughtfully.
  • Ensure all designs meet accessibility standards and responsive design requirements.
  • Stay current with Motion Design & Video trends, tools, and evolving design standards.
  • Mentor junior designers and participate in design critiques.
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Must-Have Qualifications

  • 3+ years of professional Motion Design & Video experience with a strong portfolio.
  • Solid understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout.
  • Proficiency with Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Cinema 4D, DaVinci Resolve.
  • Experience creating responsive, multi-format designs for web, mobile, and print.
  • Strong understanding of UX principles and user-centered design methodology.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and defend design decisions.
  • Experience with design systems and component-based design workflows.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote-first environment.
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Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Certifications such as Adobe Certified Professional – After Effects, Adobe Certified Professional – Premiere Pro.
  • Experience with Video Editing, Explainer Videos, Product Demos.
  • Experience with motion design, animation, or interactive prototyping.
  • Familiarity with front-end development basics (HTML, CSS).
  • Experience conducting usability testing and user research.
  • Background in illustration, photography, or video production.
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Interview Tips

Technical Assessment

Ask the candidate to walk through a recent Motion Design & Video project. Focus on architecture decisions and trade-offs.

Problem Solving

Give a real-world scenario involving Motion Design & Video and evaluate their debugging approach and logical thinking.

Culture Fit

Assess communication style, timezone flexibility, and experience working with distributed teams.

Code Review

Share a code sample with deliberate issues. See how they identify problems and suggest improvements.

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