Perplexity
Motion Designer
$180K–$210K
New York City +2 · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Sep 2, 2026
- Location
- New York City
Remote (United States)
San Francisco - Experience
- Senior-level experience; no number of years stated.
About the job
Produces high-volume, polished motion graphics and GTM videos for Perplexity’s social channels, with secondary work on motion systems and creative-technology exploration.
What you'll do
- Concept, storyboard, animate, and deliver social-channel motion graphics and GTM video content.
- Partner with Brand and Growth on launch and campaign videos, and coordinate delivery with the Producer.
- Help develop motion principles, systems, templates, and AI-assisted creative workflows.
What they ask for
- Senior-level experience in motion graphics and animation, with video production as the core craft.
- Strong portfolio of expressive, polished motion work, especially social, campaign, and GTM content.
- Deep command of animation fundamentals, composition, visual rhythm, and design sensibility.
- Expert proficiency in After Effects and Adobe Creative Suite; comfort in Figma.
Nice to have
- Experience developing motion principles, systems, or toolkits that scale across a team.
- Comfort with 2D and 3D, compositing, post-production, social-platform optimization, or AI-assisted motion workflows.
Pay
$180K – $210K (base salary); equity offered, amount not stated.
Tools
After Effects, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma
AI focus
Explore tools, techniques, and AI-assisted workflows for motion design.
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