Motion Designer
Story, HQ
The role
GREAT STORIES START WITH EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE.
We’re bringing together exceptional creative talent to tell the stories of people shaping the future. Work alongside people who raise your standards, champion your ideas, and give you room to do the best work of your career.
Story inspires science. Science makes story real.
What you will 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 you need
- 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.
Your Story
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. You'll have room to bring your own ideas while taking work from the initial brief through final delivery.
Pay and benefits
The base salary range for this role is $95,000 – $140,000. Your final offer will depend on your experience, skills and level.
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