Senior Motion Designer

Zapier

. Design and produce motion for product explainers, website animations, paid social video snippets, keynote and event motion, and campaign assets .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemoteSenior💰 €92,600 - €139,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in motion design, including the creation of MOGRT files, component libraries, and motion guidelines. Proficient in translating UI frames into engaging animated narratives while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Motion Design LanguageMOGRT File CreationBrand Motion UnderstandingAnimation Communication NeedsAI Tools Utilization

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Hard Skills

Motion DesignAnimationStoryboardingComponent LibrariesVideo ProductionNarrative StructureTiming and EasingSound and Rhythm IntegrationUI Frame AnimationCreative Problem Solving

Soft Skills

CollaborationProactive CommunicationAdaptabilityStakeholder EngagementCreative Expertise

Tools & Technologies

ZapierJitterFigma MotionVideo ToolsSocial Media Platforms

Industry Keywords

Product ExplainersWebsite AnimationsCampaign AssetsPaid Social VideoEvent Motion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and produce motion for product explainers, website animations, paid social video snippets, keynote and event motion, and campaign assets
Draft simple storyboards for straightforward projects
Build polished product demo animations and feature explainers from product UI frames
Define Zapier's motion design language and branded motion patterns across surfaces
Create motion guidelines, component libraries, and MOGRT files for independent partner and social-team use
Explore Jitter and Figma Motion to enable on-brand animated asset creation
Produce short video snippets for paid social testing across angles and formats
Support the recurring product video format and develop scalable templates for future launches
Collaborate with brand designers, design operations, PMM, Product Design, Web, Social, and external agencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to turn UI frames or brand briefs into compelling animated stories
Product understanding sufficient to determine animation communication needs
Experience building MOGRT files, component libraries, and motion guidelines
Strong understanding of brand motion, timing, easing, and emotional register
Strong sense of sound and rhythm and understanding of motion/sound integration
Understanding of narrative structure in motion: setup, tension, and resolution
Proactive use of creative expertise with stakeholders
Use of AI tools, including video tools, as part of creative practice
Ability to work effectively amid ambiguity and move quickly
Work authorization in the country of residence without company visa sponsorship
Education is not a requirement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Bonus
Remote work
Inclusive, non-standard application process
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
Application status updates throughout the process
All-remote company environment