Koto
Senior Motion Designer
Join Koto as a Senior Motion Designer and lead the creative evolution of our brand worlds through imaginative, strategic motion design.
Responsibilities
- Create brand‑defining motion systems – from motion graphics to character animation and full motion identities – with clarity, originality, and intent.
- Collaborate across disciplines – partner with strategists, designers, and clients to embed motion thinking early in the brand process.
- Present with confidence – build compelling client presentations and articulate your work with clarity and energy.
- Work hands‑on – spend significant time animating and designing, skilled in After Effects, Figma, Final Cut, 3D software, and Pitch.
- Stay in sync – manage your calendar, meetings, and contribute to a smooth creative process.
- Bring the Koto spirit – be excited to work in the New York studio, enrich our creative culture, and travel globally as needed.
Benefits & Culture
- Development support – regular access to manager and team leads for career growth.
- Performance rewards – promotions, salary increases, and a discretionary annual bonus up to 10%.
- Inclusive workplace – commitment to equity, family leave, maternity/paternity time.
- Time off – 25 vacation days, 10+ U.S. holidays, full studio closure for Christmas/New Year.
- 401(k) – 4% company match.
- Wellness budget – $105 monthly “employee wellness” through Juno.
- Training – access to YCN and relevant development opportunities.
- Tenure rewards – $5,000 and five extra days off at five years; $10,000 and four weeks off at ten years.
- Work‑from‑anywhere – flexible planning across five global studios.
Culture
- Rationally optimistic mindset about brand potential and client impact.
- Leadership, culture, and spaces cultivated actively to encourage growth.
- In‑person work with optional WFH Friday and two weeks of remote work annually.
- Autonomy – manage own time, hours, and personal commitments to complete work.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Design, Art/Creative, Information Technology
Industries
Design Services