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Vanta · 4 hours ago

Senior Motion Designer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Vanta is a company dedicated to helping businesses earn and prove trust through continuous security monitoring. They are seeking a Senior Motion Designer to lead the development of the company's motion identity, collaborating closely with teams to create engaging motion assets that communicate their brand effectively.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ComplianceCyber SecurityInternetSoftware

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Define and develop Vanta’s motion system, creating a distinctive motion identity that translates across web, social, product, and video

Concept, storyboard, design, and animate assets for brand campaigns, website experiences, and marketing channels

Edit short-form video content (e.g., social reels, sizzle videos, campaign trailers) using brand-aligned storytelling

Bring personality to serious subjects through tone, timing, and creative storytelling

Collaborate closely with the brand design, copy, and growth teams to deliver motion that elevates and humanizes our brand

Create motion templates, libraries, and documentation

Partner with external vendors, editors, or animators

Work and experiment with new tools and techniques, including generative AI

Actively advocate for motion as a storytelling tool at Vanta, identifying for when and how it can create impact

Qualification

Motion designAnimationAfter EffectsPremiere ProVideo editingGenerative AIBrand systemsStorytellingSelf-directed3D designCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

BFA in motion design, graphic design, animation, or a related field

10+ years of experience in motion design, including at least 5 years within in-house brand or creative teams

A strong portfolio demonstrating mastery of animation, storytelling, pacing, and design fundamentals, with examples that show a sense of humor or narrative wit

Expert proficiency in After Effects, Premiere Pro, and other industry-standard tools

Familiarity with audio editing and sound design for motion

Basic understanding of web animation implementation (Lottie, Webflow, etc.)

Experience editing short-form video for digital and social platforms

Working knowledge of generative AI tools for ideation, storyboarding, or animation

Strong understanding of brand systems and how motion reinforces identity

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Proactive, self-directed, and able to balance craft with efficiency. Able to manage own timelines, workflows, and deliverables for multiple projects simultaneously