Motion Designer

As a Motion Designer at Edits, you will primarily design and produce text effects, video transitions, and various video effects. Working under the guidance of the Creative Director, you'll refine these designs through collaboration with Creative Coders and Tech Artists, ensuring they meet technical specifications. You'll also be responsible for creating documentation for engineers and contributing to an extensive creative inventory.

To be considered for the Motion Designer role at Edits, candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in animated graphics and visual effects design, preferably with a strong portfolio to showcase their work. Proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Figma is essential, while familiarity with 3D VFX software and advanced VFX tools are advantageous. Strong collaboration and communication skills are critical for success in our creative environment.

Essential skills for this Motion Designer position at Edits include expertise in producing animated graphics for real-time products, the ability to collaborate effectively with technical artists, and a strong portfolio in motion graphics. Familiarity with tools like Origami for prototyping and knowledge of video LUTs is also a plus, enhancing your capability to deliver visually stunning results.

Yes, the Motion Designer position at Edits offers flexibility for remote work across the United States. While our team operates onsite in San Francisco or New York City, we welcome talented individuals who can contribute effectively from their own locations, making it easier to attract the best creative minds.

Your performance as a Motion Designer at Edits will be assessed based on the quality and impact of your deliverables, which include video renders, After Effects files, and Figma decks. Regular feedback from the Creative Director and collaboration with the team will guide your growth and success in this dynamic role.

Certainly! My design process typically starts with brainstorming and sketching ideas, followed by creating storyboards to visualize how the animations will flow. I leverage tools like Adobe After Effects to bring concepts to life, ensuring I collaborate closely with my team throughout to incorporate feedback and ensure the designs meet technical specifications.

Balancing creativity and technical constraints is essential in design. I make it a priority to understand the technical limitations upfront during onboarding and throughout the design process. This understanding helps me innovate creatively while staying aligned with product requirements, leading to effective results that achieve our goals.

I predominantly use Adobe After Effects and Figma for motion graphics design. After Effects allows me to create intricate animations and visual effects with precision, while Figma is excellent for collaborating on UI designs and ensuring consistency with other design elements in our projects.

One particularly successful project was creating a suite of animated transitions for a video editing software. I collaborated closely with creative coders to design effects that were visually stunning and technically feasible, ultimately resulting in an increase in user engagement and satisfaction with the tool.

To ensure my animations are optimized across various platforms, I focus on understanding the requirements for each platform early in the design phase. I test animations not just for aesthetics but also for performance, adjusting frame rates and compression as necessary to deliver a smooth user experience without sacrificing quality.

I maintain open lines of communication with engineers and technical artists through regular check-ins. I share my design progress using prototyping tools and provide comprehensive documentation so everyone can understand how animations are meant to function within the application, facilitating a smoother transition from design to implementation.

I stay updated with trends in motion design through various channels such as design blogs, online courses, and social media platforms where industry leaders share their work. Actively participating in design communities and continuously seeking feedback on my personal projects also helps me refine my style and stay relevant.

I view feedback as a vital part of the design process. I make it a point to actively listen and appreciate differing viewpoints. After gathering input, I assess how to integrate it into my designs effectively, ensuring that the final product reflects collaboration while also aligning with my creative vision.

One challenging project involved tight deadlines and a high volume of effects to produce. I tackled this by prioritizing tasks based on complexity and impact, collaborating more intensively with my team to streamline the design process, and employing agile methodologies to adapt quickly when challenges arose, enabling us to meet the deadline successfully.

I'm incredibly excited about the Motion Designer role at Edits because it allows me to work on a cutting-edge video editing app where I can truly innovate. The opportunity to collaborate with a talented team and contribute to an evolving product aligns perfectly with my passion for blending creativity with technology to deliver stunning user experiences.