Member of Creative Studio (Motion Designer)
$180,000–$210,000 year
Remote · New York City, New York, United States or San Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Senior Motion Designer to own motion graphics and GTM video output across Perplexity's social channels. Lead end-to-end concepting, animation, and delivery of high-quality, on-brand motion work at scale. Focus on video production-first output in 2D (and 3D where applicable), collaborating with Brand, Growth, and Comms to turn launches into compelling social content. Help define motion principles and contribute to broader creative technologist explorations; partner with Producer on scoping, scheduling, and timely delivery.
Required Qualifications
- Senior-level experience in motion graphics and animation with video production as core craft
- Strong portfolio of expressive motion work for social, campaigns, and GTM content
- Deep command of animation fundamentals: timing, spacing, composition, visual rhythm
- Expert proficiency in After Effects and the broader Adobe Creative Suite; comfort with Figma
- Ability to work fast, manage multiple deliverables, and iterate quickly in a high-output environment
- Experience developing motion principles, systems, or toolkits that scale across a team
- Comfort with 2D and 3D, plus compositing and optimization for different social platforms
- Creative technologist instincts – building or experimenting with tools and AI-assisted motion workflows
- Graphic design fluency for layout, hierarchy, and type
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