Senior Motion Designer
NYC, NY$130k - $160kFull-timePosted 1w ago
About the role
Senior motion designer to create videos showcasing STLabs tools, from concept to final cut, including product walkthroughs, voiceover pieces, and interviews. Hands-on, in-person role based in NYC.
Responsibilities
- Own video projects end-to-end, from concept and storyboarding through production, editing, motion design and final delivery.
- Create motion-graphics-led product content, including feature explainers, UI animations, launch videos and tutorials that make our software easy to understand and feel exciting to use.
- Plan and shoot interviews, handling cameras, lighting and audio when needed.
- Edit and package content for multiple formats and platforms, including the website, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram and X, adapting aspect ratios, pacing and content for each
- Partner with Marketing and Design leaders to translate launches, features and campaigns into a clear content development schedule, managing your deadlines independently
- Establish the visual language for our video work, including motion templates, graphics packages and brand guidelines for video.
- Build efficient, repeatable workflows for review and approval, and asset libraries so the team can produce more with consistent, high quality.
- Manage external resources when projects call for them, such as freelancers, voice talent, music licensing and equipment rentals. Comfort managing budgets for these is a big plus.
- Track how content performs and use what you learn to improve future work.
Qualifications
- 6–10 years of hands-on professional experience editing and animating video, with previous experience in a senior/lead role.
- Expert-level post-production skills, especially motion graphics and animation in Adobe After Effects, plus strong editing skills in traditional and AI editing tools.
- Experience with interactive UI motion design tools/frameworks like Lottie and Rive is a plus
- Sharp eye for design, motion, typography and brand aesthetics, and comfort collaborating closely with Designers and Product teams.
- Competent camera skills—you can shoot high-quality interviews and b-roll, including experience with lighting and audio.
- Experience creating content for professional or creative software tools, or a comparable technical product, including animating UI and explaining software workflows clearly.
- Proven ability to work autonomously, manage multiple projects at once and take work from a rough idea to a finished piece with minimal oversight.
- Strong storytelling instincts and the ability to write or shape scripts, structure narratives and edit for clarity and pace.
- Fluency in current web and social video formats and best practices across platforms.
- Clear communicator who can take feedback well, sell creative decisions and bring stakeholders along.
- Ability to work in-person in our New York City office.
- A portfolio of work is required. Please include examples of motion graphics, product or software-focused content and interview-based pieces, noting your specific role on each.
Benefits
- Work directly with Head of Design and Marketing Lead in a high-growth startup
- Competitive salary + equity
- Full health, dental, and vision benefits
- In-person, five days a week, at 2 Penn Plaza, NYC
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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