OpenAI
Motion Designer
$223K–$247K
San Francisco · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years of experience in motion design across films, campaigns, launches, or other narrative work.
About the job
Creates motion design that translates OpenAI research and technical ideas into clear, engaging films, launches, demos, and other communications.
What you'll do
- Develop motion concepts and produce 2D and 3D work from exploration and storyboards through final delivery.
- Collaborate with research, creative, and production partners to make complex ideas accessible and extend the visual language.
- Present and refine work, manage project dependencies, and develop reusable assets, templates, and workflows.
What they ask for
- Strong portfolio demonstrating design judgment, animation craft, and end-to-end execution.
- Proficiency in After Effects and experience with Cinema 4D or comparable 3D tools, alongside editing and compositing workflows.
- Comfort working in Figma.
- Experience making complex or unfamiliar subjects understandable through design and motion.
Nice to have
- Experience working with subject matter experts and incorporating technical feedback.
- Curiosity about AI and research, and willingness to learn about subjects to represent them thoughtfully.
Pay
$223K – $247K USD base salary
Tools
After Effects, Cinema 4D, Figma
AI focus
Creates motion communications about AI research and emerging capabilities, translating technical concepts for broad audiences.
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