Hiring: Senior Motion Designer Company: Zipline Location: South San Francisco, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:33:45 Target Skills & Keywords : CAD, Figma, Render About the job Experience: •6+ years of professional motion design experience in an in-house creative team, agency, studio, production company, or similarly demanding environment. Required Skills: •Zipline is expanding in the U.S. and will be delivering food, medicine, retail items and more directly to people’s homes in many states over the next few years. We are seeking a Senior Motion Designer to bring Zipline’s products, operations, people, and impact to life through animation and motion graphics. •Design and animate motion graphics for social and brand video, product launches, technical explainers, customer stories, events, web, and presentations. •Translate briefs, scripts, static designs, and technical information into storyboards, style frames, motion studies, animatics, and final animation. •Create clear visual explanations of Zipline’s products and operations using typography, maps, diagrams, data, product interfaces, callouts, and 2D and 3D animation. •Develop titles, lower thirds, transitions, end cards, graphic packages, and other motion elements that integrate cleanly with live-action footage. •Composite motion and visual effects into footage, including screen replacements, tracked graphics, masks, cleanup, and other shot-based work. •Partner cross-functionally with the Editor on timing, pacing, integration, renders, revisions, and delivery of motion assets within finished video. •Partner with the Video Producer to estimate effort, confirm requirements, plan reviews, and deliver work against production schedules. Qualifications: •A strong reel and portfolio demonstrating motion craft, design judgment, visual storytelling, and range across 2D and 3D work, with your role identified for each project. •Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects and strong working proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Figma. •Professional experience with Cinema 4D, Blender, or another 3D package, including animation, lighting, rendering, and compositing workflows. •Strong fundamentals in typography, composition, color, hierarchy, timing, easing, rhythm, pacing, and animation principles. •Demonstrated capacity to translate complex products, systems, data, and technical concepts into clear and engaging visual communication. •Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to explain design choices, incorporate feedback, and work effectively with creative and technical partners. •Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple assignments, versions, and deadlines in a fast-moving production environment. •Operational familiarity with emerging animation, compositing, and AI-assisted creative tools is a plus. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!