Motion Designer

• Own creation of motion graphics and video content for Perplexity's social channels
• Concept, storyboard, animate, and deliver GTM materials end-to-end
• Produce a consistent, high-volume output of polished, on-brand motion work
• Bring ideas to life across 2D and, where relevant, 3D, from style frames and animatics to final delivery
• Partner with Brand and Growth to turn launches and campaigns into motion for social
• Contribute to Perplexity's motion principles, systems, and templates
• Explore new tools, techniques, and AI-assisted workflows as part of broader creative technologist work
• Collaborate with the Producer on scoping, scheduling, and delivering work on time
• Report into the Brand/Creative Studio team and work closely with Brand, Growth, Comms, and the Producer

• Senior-level experience in motion graphics and animation, with video production as your core craft
• Strong portfolio of expressive motion work, especially social, campaign, and GTM content
• Deep command of animation fundamentals: timing, spacing, composition, visual rhythm, and design sensibility
• Expert proficiency in After Effects and the broader Adobe Creative Suite
• Comfort in Figma
• Ability to work fast, manage multiple deliverables, and iterate quickly in a high-output environment
• Strong judgment about when motion adds clarity or emotion and when a still is the better choice
• Experience developing motion principles, systems, or toolkits that scale across a team (nice to have)
• Comfort across 2D and 3D, compositing, post-production, and optimization for different social platforms (nice to have)
• Creative technologist instincts, including experimenting with tools and AI-assisted motion workflows (nice to have)
• Graphic design fluency in layout, hierarchy, and type (nice to have)
• Must be able to come into the office four days per week
• Visa sponsorship question indicates U.S. employment authorization considerations

Demonstrates expertise in motion graphics and animation, with a strong portfolio showcasing expressive content for social media and campaigns. Proficient in After Effects and the Adobe Creative Suite, with a solid understanding of animation fundamentals and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Motion Graphics Creation
• Video Production
• After Effects Proficiency
• Animation Fundamentals
• Creative Technologist

• Motion Graphics
• Animation
• Video Production
• 2D Animation
• 3D Animation
• Compositing
• Post-Production
• Optimization St
• Animation Fundamentals
• Graphic Design

• Judgment
• Collaboration
• Time Management
• Creativity
• Adaptability

• Social Media
• Campaign Content
• GTM Materials
• Branding
• Creative Studio

• Adobe Creative Suite
• After Effects
• Figma
• AI-Assisted Workflows