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OpenAI

Motion Designer

OpenAI

. Develop motion concepts for research stories with creative partners and subject matter experts .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $223,000 - $247,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in motion design, with a strong portfolio showcasing the ability to translate complex concepts into engaging visual narratives. Proficient in industry-standard tools and techniques, emphasizing collaboration and creative direction throughout the production process.

Highest-signal resume keywords
7+ Years Of Experience In Motion DesignProficiency In After EffectsExperience With Cinema 4DStrong Understanding Of Typography And Visual StorytellingExperience With Editing And Compositing Workflows

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Hard Skills
Motion DesignAnimation CraftVisual StorytellingTypographyCompositionTimingRhythmStoryboardingCompositingAsset Development
Soft Skills
CollaborationCreative DirectionCommunicationCuriosityFeedback Incorporation
Tools & Technologies
After EffectsCinema 4DFigmaEditing SoftwareCompositing Tools
Industry Keywords
2D Motion Design3D Motion DesignResearch FilmsCreative PartnersSubject Matter Experts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop motion concepts for research stories with creative partners and subject matter experts
  • Design and produce high-quality 2D and 3D motion for research films, launches, demos, and supporting content
  • Apply and extend OpenAI’s visual and motion language
  • Take work from visual exploration, storyboards, and animatics through animation, compositing, and final delivery
  • Collaborate with designers, filmmakers, editors, producers, and researchers
  • Translate technical or abstract concepts into accessible visual sequences while preserving underlying meaning
  • Scope projects with producers, communicate dependencies, and maintain craft quality as priorities and timelines evolve
  • Present work, explain creative decisions, and incorporate feedback
  • Develop reusable assets, templates, and workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 7+ years of experience in motion design across films, campaigns, launches, or other narrative work
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating design judgment, animation craft, and ability to carry an idea from concept through finished execution
  • Ability to explore an open-ended brief, propose a clear creative direction, and refine it through collaboration
  • Proficiency in After Effects
  • Experience with Cinema 4D or comparable 3D tools
  • Experience with editing and compositing workflows
  • Comfort working in Figma
  • Strong understanding of typography, composition, timing, rhythm, and visual storytelling
  • Experience making complex or unfamiliar subjects understandable through design and motion
  • Experience working with subject matter experts and incorporating technical feedback
  • Curiosity about AI and research, and willingness to learn enough about a subject to represent it thoughtfully

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equity
  • Performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
  • Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
  • Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid parental leave: up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents
  • Paid medical and caregiver leave: up to 8 weeks
  • Flexible PTO for exempt employees
  • Up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
  • 13+ paid company holidays
  • Multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year
  • Paid sick or safe time
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
  • Annual learning and development stipend
  • Daily meals in offices
  • Meal delivery credits as eligible
  • Relocation support for eligible employees
  • Charitable donation matching may be provided
  • Wellness stipends may be provided