Principal, Motion Designer

Hut 8 • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The Motion Designer will help bring Hut 8’s brand and stories to life through motion graphics for long- and short-form video, social media, and internal events. Working closely with the brand and content teams, the designer will turn ideas into polished, on-brand motion pieces and help expand the company’s video brand guidelines. The work spans short-form social videos and explainer graphics for long-form documentaries.

This is a hands-on, high-growth opportunity within a fast-moving, in-house creative team. The ideal candidate is self-starting, detail-oriented, enthusiastic about learning from a broader creative team, and able to translate complex ideas into compelling visual formats that are easy to understand.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in motion design, animation, or a related creative role; internships and freelance work count.
• Proficiency in Adobe After Effects, with familiarity with other Adobe Creative Suite tools such as Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• A strong portfolio or reel demonstrating motion graphics and animation work.
• A strong understanding of design principles, including typography, color, and composition.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and openness to feedback from senior members of the creative team.
• A collaborative mindset and eagerness to grow within a hands-on creative team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with 3D motion design tools such as C4D and Blender.
• Experience with AI tools for automation, such as Kling and Weavy.

Responsibilities

• Design and animate motion graphics for short-form and long-form video content, social media, and internal and external presentations.
• Support end-to-end production of animated content, from storyboarding through final delivery.
• Create and maintain templates, lower thirds, titles, and other recurring motion graphic elements to keep content on brand.
• Collaborate with producers, designers, and marketing partners to bring concepts to life within tight timelines.
• Edit and enhance video footage with motion graphics, transitions, and visual effects using After Effects and Premiere Pro.
• Build and maintain a library of reusable motion graphic templates, assets, and MOGRTs for the broader team.
• Translate complex ideas into compelling visual formats that are easy to understand.
• Assist with static design needs, such as social graphics, decks, and thumbnails, using tools like Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Stay current on motion design trends, tools, and techniques, and bring fresh ideas to the team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed