Motion Designer Job at Story Co in San Francisco

We're looking for a Motion Designer to join our in-office team in San Francisco. You'll work across all of Story Co's pillars: docu-style films, client work, YouTube series, and beyond, adding dynamic visuals and energy to projects that already have a high bar for quality.
You'll flex across styles, from clean and polished brand work to more raw, expressive styles depending on the project. If you love learning new skills and get excited by variety, this is the role for you!
WHAT YOU'LL DO

Design and animate motion graphics across a range of formats and styles
Work from briefs developed by directors and producers, adding your own flare when applicable
Collaborate closely with editors and VFX teams to integrate motion elements seamlessly into the final cut
Manage your own files, organization, and delivery pipeline
Occasionally interface with clients alongside producers and other team members
KEY ATTRIBUTES

Strong design sensibility across multiple styles (brand, docu, narrative, commercial)
Highly iterative mindset. We refine until it's right and are looking for people who embrace that process
Fast turnarounds without sacrificing quality
Self-motivated and organized with a solid work ethic
Open to feedback and able to implement notes quickly and effectively
Willing to push back on ideas that aren’t hitting the mark
Good communicator who works well in a collaborative team environment
Eagerness to grow — compositing and VFX skills are a big plus, and we'll invest in developing them further!
HOW WE WORK

We move fast and we work hard. Projects are highly collaborative, and the quality bar is something we're constantly trying to raise.
We're a small team, which means your effort and input actually matter!
OUR TAKE ON AI

We believe in real people doing real work. We don't believe in AI replacing human creativity, but we're not ignoring the world around us either. We're open to using AI as a tool in our pipeline where it genuinely helps — storyboarding, certain MGFX/VFX elements, workflow support.
REQUIREMENTS

Proficiency in After Effects; Cinema 4D, Blender, and/or compositing experience a strong plus
Ability to complete a paid test project as part of the hiring process
Based in the SF Bay Area or willing to relocate
Prior professional experience and college degrees are not required — your work speaks for itself.
BENEFITS

Salary: $80,000 – $120,000 depending on experience
Work in a beautiful San Francisco office with a view alongside a small team of exceptional creatives

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