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project44 · 1 month ago

Multimedia Designer

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

project44 is a company focused on redefining global supply chains through its Decision Intelligence Platform. The Multimedia Designer will create compelling graphics, animations, and videos to explain the platform's functionality and inspire customers, working at the intersection of design, product, and storytelling.

Enterprise SoftwareFreight ServiceSaaSSupply Chain Management

Responsibilities

Create engaging multimedia content, including motion graphics, animations, and short-form videos that illustrate how project44's products and platform work

Develop visual assets and explainer videos that showcase product architecture, customer stories, and forward-looking product visions

Storyboard, edit, and animate high-quality video content using Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and modern motion design tools

Collaborate with product teams to translate complex technical concepts — such as API integrations, machine learning workflows, and logistics automation — into clear, visually compelling narratives

Design for clarity and impact, simplifying advanced product concepts for both business and technical audiences

Work iteratively and experiment with rapid prototyping, including the use of AI-enhanced creative tools

Partner with Product Design, Product Marketing, Brand Marketing, and Product Management to align multimedia content with messaging strategy and go-to-market initiatives

Produce multimedia assets for multiple channels, including web, product demos, campaigns, events, and social media — ensuring brand consistency and visual fidelity

Contribute to the evolution of project44's digital motion system, visual direction, and design standards

Qualification

Motion graphicsAdobe Creative CloudVisual storytellingAI-enhanced creative toolsUI/UX design principlesPassion for designCollaboration skillsTime-management skills

Required

4–7 years of experience in multimedia design, motion graphics, animation, or visual communication, ideally within a tech or SaaS environment

Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in motion design, animation, and storytelling

Proficiency with Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Figma

Experience using AI-enhanced creative tools such as Runway, Midjourney, Sora, or Kaiber

Ability to translate complex technical topics into simple, engaging visual narratives

Familiarity with product storytelling, including explainers, product walkthroughs, or vision videos

Understanding of UI/UX design principles and the ability to represent product interactions through motion

Excellent collaboration, communication, and cross-functional working skills

Strong time-management skills with the ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

A passion for visual storytelling, innovation, and design craft

Preferred

Experience creating 3D animations or motion prototypes (Blender, Cinema 4D, or similar)

Background in visualizing product roadmaps or north star concepts for executive presentations

Understanding of brand systems, design tokens, and how motion brings a design system to life

Familiarity with rapid prototyping tools such as Bolt, V0, or Lovable

Knowledge of JTBD or other customer-centered storytelling frameworks

Benefits

Relocation offered: We're proud to call Chicago home – a walkable downtown, amazing food, and a team that makes big ideas move fast. And we're ready to help you make it yours, project44 offers relocation assistance for team members joining us from outside the area.