Leonardo Interactive Pty is hiring: Senior Motion Designer in Kansas City

Overview

At Leonardo.Ai, we are building a state-of-the-art generative content production platform that integrates various forms of Generative AI. Our tools and workflows are designed to enhance and accelerate asset production, offering innovative solutions to creative professionals.

We’re looking for a Motion Designer who can take abstract ideas and make them move in ways that are visually exciting, emotionally resonant, and technically tight. You’ll be joining a fast-paced creative team where experimentation, storytelling, and polish all matter. This role sits in-house creative studio pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with generative video and image tools. This is a full-time remote role for a Motion Graphic Designer.

A dream job for a Motion artist, where ideas can be wild with visually driven ideas and motion.

Responsibilities

• Design and animate motion graphics for marketing campaigns, product launches, social, and tutorials
• Work in After Effects to create layered, dynamic animations with a strong sense of timing and rhythm
• Collaborate with writers, designers, and product teams to bring stories and product benefits to life
• Help build out a motion system that feels consistent but not cookie-cutter
• Explore early-stage ideas in Cinema4D (or similar 3D tool) to add dimensionality to our visual language
• Jump in early on concepts, not just polish final renders

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing and animating for commercial clients
• A portfolio that shows a range of motion and animation styles—from UI transitions to abstract storytelling
• Examples of experimental work that push the boundaries of motion design
• Strong conceptual thinking and the ability to take a rough idea and shape it visually and narratively
• Experience in both video production and graphic design
• Skilled at creating engaging visuals and motion graphics
• Comfortable using generative tools like Leonardo.Ai, Midjourney, Runway, or Sora—or eager to learn
• Able to work independently and thrive in a remote team
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Premiere, and related design tools
• Degree in Graphic Design, Animation, Multimedia Arts, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Understanding of brand systems and how motion fits into them is a plus
• Experience working with sound design or editing software (Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Ableton, Logic, etc.)
• A good feel for what performs well in social media or product walkthroughs

Culture & Benefits

• Our Culture: Inclusive Culture — We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.
• Flexible Work Environment — Remote or from our offices; we have employees across locations to support work-life balance.
• Empowering Growth — Continuous learning opportunities and career growth tailored to your goals.
• Impactful Work — Join us in shaping the future of AI with projects that have meaningful impact.
• Benefits: Competitive salary and equity; Remote and hybrid options; 6 weeks abroad; 18 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave; Wellness budget; Home office budget; Training and conference expenses; Fun and engaging company events.