Via · 3 weeks ago
Motion & AI Video Designer (Via, Remix, Citymapper)
New York City
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $160K/yrVia is using technology to transform transportation around the world. As a Motion & AI Video Designer, you’ll create impactful motion graphics and videos that elevate the Via, Citymapper, and Remix brands, while collaborating with various stakeholders to drive creative projects.
LogisticsAppsTransportationBig DataMobile AppsPublic TransportationReal TimeRide Sharing
Responsibilities
Turn information into stories: Lead high-stakes projects, transforming complex information into clear, impactful motion narratives that drive outcomes for B2G or B2C audiences
Create Via’s first Motion Design System: Document and build a comprehensive library of motion patterns and kinetic behaviors that scale across our marketing and product touchpoints
Establish AI-native workflows: Use AI to elevate our creativity, scale our output and reduce production cycles
Bring interactive products to life: Bridge the gap between marketing and product by designing delightful micro-interactions and UX motion. Implement animations natively using tools like Lottie or Rive
Cross-functional collaboration: Work with stakeholders (marketing, business, product) to manage and execute projects internally, or with video production partners
Mentorship and development: Support creative peers so they develop their understanding of motion and AI craft to elevate the entire design organization
Qualification
Required
A world-class motion and video designer with a portfolio demonstrating exceptional talent, regardless of your years of formal experience
Understanding foundational animation principles (timing, physics, easing, weight)
An expert in translating complex technical concepts (i.e., data science visualizations, technical product infrastructure flows, process optimization algorithms) into intuitive and impactful motion graphics
A big-picture thinker who can seamlessly move between high-level conceptualization and pixel-perfect execution, under tight deadlines
An expert at generative AI motion and keep refining your Claude / Gemini set-up
You know which model to pick to get the best out of a project (Nano Banana, Runway, Kling, Seedance)
You have experimented with node-based generative workflow (ComfyUI, Krea.ai, Weave) and understand the best creative workflow for a given project
Proficient with After Effects and the Creative Suite, and interaction design tools like Rive
Understanding of 3d softwares like Cinema 4D/Blender is welcome
Preferred
A great reel: We care about the quality of the output, not the number of years on your resume
Great stories: Move hearts & minds
AI workflows: We look for examples or case studies showing how you've integrated AI tools into a professional pipeline to drastically reduce production time while increasing visual impact
Systems over standalones: Evidence of having built and documented comprehensive Motion Design Systems
Motion into Interaction design: Real-world examples of your motion work living natively inside a digital product or app
An obsession with the details: An uncompromising eye for the invisible elements of motion: perfect easing curves, realistic physics, rhythmic timing, and weight
Benefits
Free medical plans
401K matching
Company
Via
Via is a transport company that offers public mobility solutions for transit agencies, school districts, cities, and corporations.
Founded in 2012
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$887.06MKey Investors
83NorthJanus Henderson InvestorsEXOR N.V.
2025-09-12IPO
2023-02-13Series Unknown· $110M
2021-11-30Series G· $130M
Leadership Team
Daniel Ramot
Co-founder, CEO
Oren Shoval
Co-Founder, Advisor
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