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Senior Motion Designer

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At Klaviyo, we value the unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives each Klaviyo (we call ourselves Klaviyos) brings to our workplace each and every day. We believe everyone deserves a fair shot at success and appreciate the experiences each person brings beyond the traditional job requirements. If you’re a close but not exact match with the description, we hope you’ll still consider applying. Want to learn more about life at Klaviyo? Visit careers.klaviyo.com to see how we empower creators to own their own destiny.

About the Team & Role:
At Klaviyo, the Brand & Creative Team in Marketing is a diverse, ambitious group of inquisitive, thinkers, passionate creators, and innovative strategists. We like to think we’re a pretty fun and flexible bunch, too. During any one day, we’re building new systems, expressing our evolving brand across web, social, events, and beyond– all in the service of delivering a remarkable brand experience at every touchpoint. But there’s so much work to do. So, that’s where you come in. We’re looking for a skilled motion designer who will collaborate on, concept, and create bold and beautiful, human-centric motion design across owned and digital platforms. Our newest team member will wake up each day thinking about holistic video and motion systems for the Klaviyo brand, rooted in showcasing our product and customer experiences. You’ll design and deliver content that helps explain, entertain, inspire and showcase innovation, often in a single video. This is a pivotal moment for Klaviyo and its brand experience. We’re eager to push boundaries, try new things, create scalable systems, and deliver the best work of our careers. Sound like fun?

How You’ll Make a Difference: 
Driven. Proven, yet ever-improving. Strategic, but speedy. You thrive in fast-paced, often complex environments and know how to own a project and (over)deliver on expectations. Experience building successful, scalable motion design systems, short and longer-form. Customer/audience centricity drives you, and you keep accessibility and inclusivity top of mind, always. You know how to deliver culturally relevant, eye-catching content that feels of the moment. Grew up in graphic design and continue to grow within the discipline. A pixel-perfect person, who’s obsessed with the details and ensures polished, consistent, and cohesive deliverables. Continuously curious and passionate about sharing your latest learnings with others.

Who You Are:

5+ years as a motion designer, in-house or agency, crafting experiences across web, CTV, OOH, and other digital platforms.
Expertise in motion and UX design with a portfolio showcasing high-quality animations and digital design work.
Proficiency in modern design and animation tools, including Figma, After Effects, Rive, Lottie, and GSAP.
Strong grasp of motion principles, user-centered design, typography, and usability best practices.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain design decisions and collaborate with stakeholders effectively.
A problem-solving mindset—able to transform complex ideas into seamless, engaging animations.
Adaptable and curious, always learning and exploring emerging tools, techniques, and technologies, including AI-enhanced workflows.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a fast-paced SaaS environment, ideally spanning both B2B and B2C.
Background in storytelling-driven motion design that blends aesthetics with functionality.
Exposure to 3D design (C4D, Blender, Spline) and/or WebGL for immersive experiences.
Familiarity with front-end development principles (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to collaborate effectively with engineering teams.

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The pay range for this role is listed below. Some sales and success roles are also eligible for variable compensation and hourly non-exempt roles are eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable law. This role is eligible for benefits, including: medical, dental and vision coverage, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), flexible paid time off and company-paid holidays and a culture of learning that includes a learning allowance and access to a professional coaching service for all employees.

Base Pay Range For US Locations:

$100,000—$150,000 USD

Get to Know Klaviyo

We’re Klaviyo (pronounced clay-vee-oh). We empower creators to own their destiny by making first-party data accessible and actionable like never before. We see limitless potential for the technology we’re developing to nurture personalized experiences in ecommerce and beyond. To reach our goals, we need our own crew of remarkable creators—ambitious and collaborative teammates who stay focused on our north star: delighting our customers. If you’re ready to do the best work of your career, where you’ll be welcomed as your whole self from day one and supported with generous benefits, we hope you’ll join us.

Klaviyo is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, color, religion or religious creed, age, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran or active military status, marital status, criminal record, genetics, retaliation, sexual harassment or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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What You Should Know About Senior Motion Designer, Klaviyo

Join the creative crew at Klaviyo as a Senior Motion Designer and take your talent to new heights in Boston, Massachusetts! At Klaviyo, we celebrate the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone's voice is valued. In this exciting role, you will collaborate with the dynamic Brand & Creative Team to craft captivating and innovative motion designs that resonate across web and digital platforms. Your daily adventures will include creating bold, human-centric visuals that illustrate our brand story, enhance customer experiences, and push creative boundaries. You’ll dive deep into projects, developing holistic video and motion systems that explain and inspire while ensuring accessibility and inclusivity are at the forefront of your creations. With over five years of experience as a motion designer, you are proficient in modern design tools like After Effects and Figma, and have a keen eye for detail that ensures your work is polished and cohesive. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to excel in a fast-paced environment where your creativity and curiosity will flourish. If you’re ready for a chance to do the best work of your career and become part of an ambitious, fun-loving team, we can’t wait to meet you!

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What responsibilities does a Senior Motion Designer at Klaviyo have?

As a Senior Motion Designer at Klaviyo, your main responsibilities include collaborating with the Brand & Creative Team to concept and create engaging motion designs. You'll be expected to design holistic video systems that highlight the Klaviyo brand and its customer experiences across various digital platforms. Additionally, your role involves ensuring all designs are customer-centric, accessible, and culturally relevant while constantly striving to innovate and push creative boundaries.