Senior Motion Designer

Standard Template Labs • New York, NY

6d • $130,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

STLabs is an AI service management platform that resolves employee requests end-to-end using a living model of the enterprise. The Senior Motion Designer will be the company’s first full-time motion designer, creating videos for the web and social channels from concept through final delivery. Content will include product walkthroughs, voiceover pieces, and customer and team interviews.

This is a hands-on senior role focused on producing polished product animations in After Effects and filming interviews when needed. The designer will turn software features into clear, compelling visual stories, collaborate with Design and Marketing leaders, set creative and technical standards for motion and video, and help shape the growth of the function. The position is based in person at STLabs’ New York City office, five days a week.

Requirements

• 6–10 years of hands-on professional experience editing and animating video, including previous experience in a senior or lead role.
• Expert post-production skills, especially motion graphics and animation in Adobe After Effects, along with strong editing skills using traditional and AI editing tools.
• A sharp eye for design, motion, typography, and brand aesthetics, and comfort collaborating closely with Designers and Product teams.
• Competent camera skills, including the ability to shoot high-quality interviews and b-roll and experience with lighting and audio.
• Experience creating content for professional or creative software tools, or a comparable technical product, including animating UI and clearly explaining software workflows.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple projects, and take work from a rough idea to a finished piece with minimal oversight.
• Strong storytelling instincts and the ability to write or shape scripts, structure narratives, and edit for clarity and pace.
• Fluency in current web and social video formats and platform best practices.
• Clear communication skills, receptiveness to feedback, and the ability to explain creative decisions and bring stakeholders along.
• Ability to work in person at the New York City office.
• A portfolio is required, including examples of motion graphics, product- or software-focused content, and interview-based pieces, with the candidate’s specific role noted for each.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with interactive UI motion design tools or frameworks such as Lottie and Rive.
• Comfort managing budgets for external resources such as freelancers, voice talent, music licensing, and equipment rentals.

Responsibilities

• Own video projects end-to-end, from concept and storyboarding through production, editing, motion design, and final delivery.
• Create motion-graphics-led product content, including feature explainers, UI animations, launch videos, and tutorials.
• Plan and shoot interviews, handling cameras, lighting, and audio when needed.
• Edit and package content for the website, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, and X, adapting formats, pacing, and content for each platform.
• Partner with Marketing and Design leaders to translate launches, features, and campaigns into a content development schedule and independently manage deadlines.
• Establish the visual language for video work, including motion templates, graphics packages, and video brand guidelines.
• Build efficient, repeatable review and approval workflows and asset libraries.
• Manage external resources when needed, including freelancers, voice talent, music licensing, and equipment rentals.
• Track content performance and use findings to improve future work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity.
• Full health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Work directly with the Head of Design and Marketing Lead in a high-growth startup.
• Work in person with the founding team at 2 Penn Plaza, above Penn Station.

What This Job Offers

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