Motion Designer Fellow - Summer 2026
About The Position
Formation Bio is looking for a talented Motion Designer to join our Brand team for the summer. This is a full-time, hands-on role for a creative who understands both storytelling and technology — someone who can translate complex product capabilities into compelling visual narratives for sophisticated audiences. You'll work at the intersection of product and brand, producing animated explainers, product demos, and social-first content that brings Formation Bio's platform to life. You'll collaborate closely with our Head of Brand & Communications, Senior Manager of Content, and product teams to ensure every asset is accurate, polished, and resonant. This role is a 3 month contract position, with full-time hours (or close to it) expected for the duration of the contract. Exact start and end dates are flexible.
Requirements
- Strong portfolio showcasing motion graphics, animated explainers, or product demo work (portfolio required)
- Proficiency in After Effects; ability to animate from Figma design files a plus
- Experience with screen recording and demo capture workflows
- Comfortable with voiceover production and narrative scripting
- Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or equivalent
- Sharp eye for storytelling, composition, and visual style
- Familiarity with social-first formats and platform-specific best practices
- Experience creating content for tech, life sciences, finance, or other premium or technical brands preferred
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with tight turnarounds
- Based in New York City and available to work on-site
Nice To Haves
- ability to animate from Figma design files
Responsibilities
- Ideate — Develop original concepts for animations, product demos, and brand content aligned with our voice and aesthetic
- Animate — Create motion graphics and animated explainers that make technical concepts clear and visually engaging
- Demo — Capture and edit high-quality product walkthroughs and screen recordings, with attention to pacing, narrative arc, and visual clarity
- Produce — Own pre-production end-to-end: storyboards, scripts, shot lists, screen capture workflows, and asset coordination
- Edit — Own post-production including cutting, color, sound design, voiceover integration, and motion graphics
- Deliver — Format and optimize content for LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and other relevant platforms
- Collaborate — Work directly with Brand, Content, and Product teams to ensure accuracy, brand consistency, and audience fit
Benefits
- equity
- comprehensive benefits
- generous perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
