Motion Designer - San Francisco/ Los Angeles
About The Position
Plaud is building the real-world AI interface for professionals to amplify intelligence, elevate productivity and performance, loved by over 2,000,000 users worldwide since 2023. With a mission to amplify human intelligence, Plaud captures, structures, and compounds the intelligence generated in conversations — so humans can think better, decide faster, and execute with clarity. Plaud Inc. is a Delaware-incorporated, San Francisco-based company pushing the boundary of human–AI intelligence through a hardware–software combination. With full ISO 27001, ISO 27701, SOC 2, GDPR, EN18031, and HIPAA compliances, Plaud is committed to the highest standards of data security and privacy protection. Plaud is building the next generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize intelligence from what people say, hear, see, and think. Plaud is a bootstrapped, skyrocketing, profitable company with a $250M revenue run rate achieved in just three years. Define the next-gen paradigm for human-AI interaction. Gain exposure to cutting-edge AI for Pro tools and play a direct role in our global expansion. Work with passionate teammates who value innovation, collaboration, and customer success. Grow your career in a culture that champions continuous learning and fast career development. Market-competitive compensation, global exposure, and a vibrant, creativity-fueled work atmosphere.
Requirements
- 4 to 5 years of experience creating iconic design & animation for brands, ideally with design teams and stakeholders at both design agencies and in-house design teams.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in design, visual communication, motion design, Video editing, art or film, with a strong online portfolio showcasing creative concepts.
- Proficient in Adobe Suite, AfterEffects, Premiere, Photoshop, AI video generation.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, able to work with marketing, product, and management teams to ensure timely and high-quality design delivery.
- Highly hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in fast-moving, high-visibility environments. Ability to present and sell in your design thinking.
- Firm grasp of brand identity, visual systems, templated design workflows.
- Advanced conceptual (visual verbal) thinking, with a strong portfolio to present work.
- Ability to leverage AI to empower creative workflows.
Nice To Haves
- Independently create 2D motion design in Afx, delivering artful design techniques and aesthetics as animations that clarify software features and functionality.
- Experience with in-house motion design needs, including animations that explain software functionality in clear, clean design thinking.
- Foundation in video capture, gear, lighting, shoot management.
- Quick grasp of new technologies, esp AI video and image generation.
Responsibilities
- Create sophisticated, high-impact marketing assets across campaign key visuals and media: animations that span website, email, social media, events, ad and digital media channels.
- Create compelling visual narratives that convey brand story and complex product features in accessible ways, leveraging storyboard skills.
- Partner with product, marketing, and sales teams to develop campaigns that drive branding, awareness, and conversion.
- Adjust and optimize video content for various platforms (such as websites, social media, and digital media), ensuring clean and captivating visual effects.
- Stay current on design trends and technologies to continuously innovate our visual approach. Apply AI video and static image generation where useful.
Benefits
- Meaningful ownership and impact on a fast-growing startup.
- Competitive Compensation: $110K-$155K base salary+performance bonus+Equity.
- Top-tier healthcare for employees and dependents, including dental and vision, and a generous employer subsidy.
- 401(k) plan for full time employees with company matching.
- Unlimited PTO, plus 13 paid holidays.
- 12 weeks of paid time off to spend time with your new family, regardless of gender.
- New hires are equipped with their choice of new top-of-the-line laptops and workstation setups.
- Best office equipment.
- Annual offsites.
- Free office drinks and snacks.
- Commuter Benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
