Motion Designer

Own creation of motion graphics and video content for Perplexity's social channels Concept, storyboard, animate, and deliver GTM materials end-to-end Produce a consistent, high-volume output of polished, on-brand motion work Bring ideas to life across 2D and, where relevant, 3D, from styleframes and animatics to final delivery Partner with Brand and Growth to turn launches and campaigns into motion for social Contribute to Perplexity's motion principles, systems, and templates Explore new tools, techniques, and AI-assisted workflows as part of broader creative technologist work Collaborate with the Producer on scoping, scheduling, and delivering work on time Report into the Brand/Creative Studio team and work closely with Brand, Growth, Comms, and the Producer Requirements Senior-level experience in motion graphics and animation, with video production as your core craft Strong portfolio of expressive motion work, especially social, campaign, and GTM content Deep command of animation fundamentals: timing, spacing, composition, visual rhythm, and design sensibility Expert proficiency in After Effects and the broader Adobe Creative Suite Comfort in Figma Ability to work fast, manage multiple deliverables, and iterate quickly in a high-output environment Strong judgment about when motion adds clarity or emotion and when a still is the better choice Experience developing motion principles, systems, or toolkits that scale across a team (nice to have) Comfort across 2D and 3D, compositing, post-production, and optimization for different social platforms (nice to have) Creative technologist instincts, including experimenting with tools and AI-assisted motion workflows (nice to have) Graphic design fluency in layout, hierarchy, and type (nice to have) Must be able to come into the office four days per week Visa sponsorship question indicates U.S. employment authorization considerations Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in motion graphics and animation, with a strong portfolio showcasing expressive content for social media and campaigns. Proficient in After Effects and the Adobe Creative Suite, with a solid understanding of animation fundamentals and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Highest-signal resume keywords Motion Graphics Creation Video Production After Effects Proficiency Animation Fundamentals Creative Technologist ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Motion Graphics Animation Video Production 2D Animation 3D Animation Compositing Post-Production OptimizationSt Animation Fundamentals Graphic Design Soft Skills Judgment Collaboration Time Management Creativity Adaptability Industry Keywords Social Media Campaign Content GTM Materials Branding Creative Studio Tools & Technologies Adobe Creative Suite After Effects Figma AI-Assisted Workflows #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor