Motion Designer

About the role

We're hiring a Motion Designer to bring movement, clarity, and energy to Story's films, client work, and original series. You'll design and animate across a range of styles, working closely with directors, editors, and VFX artists to make motion feel like part of the story.

What you'll do

• Design and animate motion graphics across documentary, brand, client, and original content.
• Develop work from director and producer briefs, contributing your own visual ideas.
• Collaborate with editors and VFX artists to integrate motion into the finished piece.
• Iterate on feedback and deliver polished work under tight deadlines.
• Maintain organized project files and manage your delivery workflow.
• Join client conversations alongside producers when needed.

What they're looking for

• Strong portfolio demonstrating motion design across multiple styles.
• Proficiency in After Effects.
• Ability to complete a paid test project.
• Based in the SF Bay Area or willing to relocate.
• Degrees not required. Your work speaks for itself.

Nice to have

• Experience with Cinema 4D, Blender, compositing, or VFX.
• A strong design eye that carries through every frame.
• Speed and flexibility when exploring different creative directions.
• Confidence offering an alternative when an idea could be stronger.
• Curiosity about expanding your skills across motion and post-production.

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