Brand Motion Designer

Summary

Join webAI as their first dedicated motion designer and shape the emotional layer of their design system. You will define and execute motion strategies across their brand and product experiences, collaborating with various teams. Responsibilities include creating high-quality animations, building scalable motion design principles, and ensuring performance across different devices. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in motion design, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in various design tools. webAI offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, 401k matching, wellness stipends, continuing education credits, unlimited PTO, and more.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in motion design, ideally with a mix of product and brand work
• A portfolio or reel showcasing expressive, purposeful animation—especially in web or UI environments
• Comfort working in ambiguity and early-stage ideas, with the ability to turn abstract prompts into actionable outcomes
• A strong sense of typography, timing, and polish—where every detail matters
• A systems-thinking mindset and self-starter attitude—you push for better and bring new ideas to the table
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with a habit of proactive collaboration
• Proficiency in After Effects, Figma, Cinema 4D, and experience animating for product interfaces
• Familiarity with tools like Lottie, Rive, and Principle (or similar) for prototyping and implementation

Responsibilities

• Define and execute motion strategies that enhance webAI’s brand and product experiences, from homepage storytelling to UI interactions
• Work with product, design, and marketing teams to create cohesive, intuitive animations that align with brand identity and user needs
• Create high-quality prototypes and animations, ensuring smooth communication and integration using tools like After Effects, Figma, Rive, and Lottie
• Build scalable motion design principles that grow with the brand and ensure consistency across touchpoints
• Simplify and humanize abstract concepts through clear, engaging motion design
• Focus on timing, typography, and polish to maintain a high standard of design across all animations
• Stay updated on industry trends and implement innovative motion design solutions that drive brand recognition and user engagement
• Ensure animations are visually compelling and optimized for performance across different devices and platforms

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package
• 401k Match
• $200/mos Health and Wellness Stipend
• $400/year Continuing Education Credit
• Free parking, for in-office employees
• Unlimited Approved PTO
• Parental, Bereavement Leave
• Supplemental Life Insurance