Motion Designer Job at Morning Brew in New York

Overview

Morning Brew is seeking a motion designer to join our growing Design team. The Motion Designer will report to the Senior Motion Designer. The ideal candidate has a strong background in design fundamentals, is passionate about design, communicates effectively, and is eager to learn.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE WORKING ON

• Fill motion design requests proactively within their area of responsibility
• Work on projects of medium to high level of complexity
• Nurture and maintain relationships with stakeholders
• Help establish new design guidelines and standards as needed
• Design YouTube thumbnails in collaboration with producers
• Be an individual contributor for specific motion design projects
• Archive their work in compliance with Design Team standards
• Pioneer the use of new tools and techniques
• Share learnings with other designers
• Provide useful feedback to other designers and stakeholders
• Use tools to understand our users' needs
• Elevate concerns to higher level designers/managers when necessary
• Perform other duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years (professional)
• Proficiency with common design and motion design tools, including After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, and more
• Understanding of motion principles, pacing, and storytelling
• Experience building templates for other designers and non-designers
• Understanding of video editing and exporting processes and packaging deliverables for video editors
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Experience giving and receiving design feedback
• Experience translating data into visuals like charts and infographics
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Ability to follow senior designers but also contribute original ideas
• Experience in 3-D programs (e.g., Blender, Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine, Dimension) is a plus
• Driven and self-motivated

COMPENSATION

$85,000 - $95,000. Final offers will be made within this range, commensurate with experience. Total offer package includes benefits highlighted under our perks section.

HOW WE TREAT EACH OTHER

• Respectful Candor — We engage in timely, constructive, and open discourse to foster a transparent, productive environment.
• Empathy — We build trust and understand each other through human connections.
• Inclusivity — We are committed to an inclusive workplace; candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

HOW WE TREAT OUR WORK

• Curiosity — We learn daily through deliberate inquiry and exploration.
• Accountability — We own our actions and learn from experiences.
• Bias Toward Action — We move quickly and thoughtfully, accepting reversibility and solving problems.
• Challenger Mentality — We strive to be the best and create more value for our audience.
• Clarity of Purpose — We understand the why behind our work to perform at a high level.

PERKS

We offer a range of benefits in addition to a fun, collaborative culture.

• Brew’s HQ: customizable standing desk, free coffee and snacks at our NYC Flatiron office.
• 401(k) employer match
• Premium health, vision, and dental plans
• Mental health benefits and access to wellness programs
• Care concierge and free access to One Medical and Calm
• Generous paid parental leave and fertility coverage for eligible employees
• Employee Resource Groups: Black Coffee, LGBTQ Brew, AAPI Brew, Cafe Con Leche, and Grounded
• Gym and workout class reimbursements
• Annual learning credit

BRIEF BREW HISTORY

Morning Brew Inc. was founded in 2015 by two entrepreneurial college students who saw a demand for accessible business news. From a small on-campus email, it has grown into a multi-channel media company with 20+ content franchises, maintaining a witty, honest tone that millions rely on daily.

In 2020, Axel Springer SE acquired a majority stake, and in February 2025 increased to full ownership. Axel Springer SE is a transatlantic media company headquartered in Berlin and New York. To learn more, visit axelspringer.com.