Senior Animator

Koto•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$100,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

You are an experienced animator and motion designer, relentlessly bringing ideas to life through movement, storytelling, and craft. You're a strong conceptual thinker with exceptional motion instincts—comfortable shaping narratives, editing compelling sizzles, and creating sophisticated motion systems that elevate the work. You collaborate closely with designers, strategists, and creative leaders to deliver thoughtful, impactful work while remaining deeply hands-on in the craft.

Requirements

Exceptional animator, motion designer, and editor with a strong eye for storytelling, pacing, rhythm, composition, and detail.
6-8 years of experience.
Understand branding at a deep level and know how to translate brand systems into thoughtful, expressive motion.
Experience creating motion systems for brands across digital experiences, campaigns, and presentations.
Experience crafting polished sizzles, presentation films, editorial content, and motion graphics that inspire audiences and communicate ideas with clarity.
Think conceptually and know how to transform strategy into compelling visual stories through motion.

Responsibilities

Generate and develop standout creative ideas in collaboration with senior creative leadership.
Create exceptional motion design across brand identities, digital experiences, campaigns, presentations, and product storytelling.
Craft compelling sizzles, editorial films, motion graphics, and animation systems that bring ideas to life through movement, pacing, rhythm, and storytelling.
Translate strategy into thoughtful motion—balancing big creative ideas with technical precision and exceptional craft.
Collaborate closely with Design, Strategy, and Client Services from concept through execution.
Help shape presentations and confidently communicate your work to both internal teams and clients.
Support junior creatives, contribute to creative discussions, and help elevate the quality of work across the team.
Take ownership of your work, actively seek feedback, and continually refine your craft.
Manage your time effectively and consistently deliver high-quality work within project timelines.
Bring a digital and AI-aware mindset, using emerging tools to support creative exploration without compromising craft.

Benefits

Meaningful and regular access to your manager for personal development and career trajectory support.
Performance-based rewards including promotions and pay increases.
Discretionary annual bonus of up to 10% of salary.
Equal environment for all employees.
Support for family leave.
Significant paid maternity and paternity leave.
25 days of vacation annually, in addition to US bank holidays (on average seven).
Studio closure over the December Holidays.
Up to 4% contribution to 401k plan for employees contributing to their own.
Monthly employee wellness benefits package via Juno of $100 per month.
Access to YCN.
Funding for relevant training opportunities.
Five years of service reward: $5,000 and five days vacation.
Ten years of service reward: $10,000 and four weeks' vacation.
Opportunity to work from any of the four Koto studios globally for a set time period.