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Whatnot

Lead Motion Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$155K - $200K/yr

Role We're looking for a Senior Motion Designer to join the creative team at Whatnot. Our small but mighty team builds the Whatnot brand and delivers best-in-class creative across campaigns, launches ...

Nen Creative

Motion Designer

New York, NY · Remote

You'll partner closely with our producers, editors, designers, and directors, taking creative direction from our Motion Design Lead and contributing your own ideas as projects develop. You'll own ...

Life.Church

Motion Designer

Edmond, OK · On-site

Church, we exist to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. It's been our mission ... Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.

Nen Creative

Motion Designer

San Francisco, CA · Remote

You'll partner closely with our producers, editors, designers, and directors, taking creative direction from our Motion Design Lead and contributing your own ideas as projects develop. You'll own ...

Nen Creative

Motion Designer

New York, NY · On-site

You'll partner closely with our producers, editors, designers, and directors, taking creative direction from our Motion Design Lead and contributing your own ideas as projects develop. You'll own ...

Nen Creative

Motion Designer

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

You'll partner closely with our producers, editors, designers, and directors, taking creative direction from our Motion Design Lead and contributing your own ideas as projects develop. You'll own ...

Solve Intelligence

Motion Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$90K - $150K/yr

You will lead our social media motion graphics promotions. You will lead our social media and ... designs and creative assets are polished, on brand, and ready for release. * Help us execute ...

Life.Church

Motion Designer

Edmond, OK

Church, we exist to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. It's been our mission ... Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.

Basis

Motion Designer

$72K - $100K/yr

WAYS YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE This role owns how Basis moves across animation, video, and product UI. Working alongside a team of lead brand designers, you're the dedicated motion resource: translating ...

MVP One

Motion Designer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

About the Role We are seeking a Motion Designer who can bring ideas to life through engaging ... What We Offer * Full-time salaried position * Hybrid work schedule * Comprehensive health benefits ...

Solve Intelligence, Inc

Motion Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$90K - $150K/yr

Motion Designer Are you passionate about AI and eager to work on groundbreaking projects? Do you ... You will lead our social media motion graphics promotions. You will lead our social media and ...

Basis

Motion Designer

Charleston, WV · Remote

WAYS YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE This role owns how Basis moves across animation, video, and product UI. Working alongside a team of lead brand designers, you're the dedicated motion resource: translating ...

MVP One

Motion Designer

Chicago, IL · On-site

About the Role We are seeking a Motion Designer who can bring ideas to life through engaging ... What We Offer * Full-time salaried position * Hybrid work schedule * Comprehensive health benefits ...

MVP One

Motion Designer

Chicago, IL

About the Role We are seeking a Motion Designer who can bring ideas to life through engaging ... What We Offer * Full-time salaried position * Hybrid work schedule * Comprehensive health benefits ...

Superpower

Motion Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$120K - $170K/yr

💼 Type: Full-time 📍 Location: SF Preferred. Remote (US) for rare exceptions About Superpower ... Collaborate with brand designers, product designers, and engineers to integrate motion into every ...

Superpower Health, Inc

Motion Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$120K - $170K/yr

Type: Full-time Location: SF Preferred. Remote (US) for rare exceptions About Superpower We're on a ... Collaborate with brand designers, product designers, and engineers to integrate motion into every ...

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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time lead motion designer in the United States is $91,161.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $109,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Lead Motion Designer vs Motion Designer?

AspectFull Time Lead Motion DesignerMotion Designer
ResponsibilitiesOversees projects, manages teams, sets creative directionCreates animations, designs visuals, executes projects
Experience & SkillsAdvanced skills, leadership, project managementStrong design skills, technical proficiency
Work EnvironmentCollaborative teams, agency or in-house settingsDesign studios, freelance, in-house roles
CredentialsPortfolio, relevant experience, sometimes certificationsPortfolio, proficiency in motion design tools

The main difference is that a Full Time Lead Motion Designer typically manages projects and teams, providing creative direction, while a Motion Designer focuses on executing visual animations and designs. The lead role involves more leadership and strategic responsibilities, whereas the motion designer role emphasizes technical skills and creative execution.

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Lead Motion Designer

Lead Motion Designer

Whatnot

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$155K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Join the Future of Commerce with Whatnot!
Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy, sell, and discover the things you love. Whether it's trading cards, fashion, electronics, or live plants, our sellers are building real businesses across hundreds of categories. We're building live commerce at a scale that's never been done in the West, and there's no playbook to copy. The people here are shaping how an entirely new industry develops.
As a remote co-located team, we're inspired by our values and anchored in hubs across the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, and Australia. We move fast, stay close to our users, and focus on the work that drives the most impact.
We're one of the fastest growing marketplaces and were recently named the #1 Best Startup Employer in America by Forbes. Check out the latest Whatnot updates on our news and engineering blogs and join us as we enable anyone to turn their passion into a business and bring people together through commerce.
Role
We're looking for a Senior Motion Designer to join the creative team at Whatnot. Our small but mighty team builds the Whatnot brand and delivers best-in-class creative across campaigns, launches, and live moments, both on-platform and off. As a core member of the team, you'll play a key role in shaping how motion defines our visual identity, collaborating alongside brand designers and creative leads from the ground up to concept and execute high-impact work that drives campaigns and brand moments. We're looking for a hands-on designer with strong taste and a point of view who works across 2D and 3D to bring depth, energy, and storytelling into projects early, influencing layout, pacing, composition, and overall creative direction. If you're excited to explore emerging tools, experiment with new visual approaches, and help define what great motion looks like at Whatnot, we'd love to hear from you.
  • Collaborate closely with marketing, product, and comms teams to develop and execute motion work that supports campaign strategies and business objectives.
  • Concept and execute high-quality 2D and 3D motion graphics for campaigns, events, product launches, and brand activations, owning projects end-to-end from initial concept to final delivery.
  • Animate 3D models and scenes with strong timing, pacing, camera work, and storytelling.
  • Contribute to visual direction, layout thinking, and design exploration, ensuring motion is a driving force in how our brand shows up across digital and physical touchpoints.
  • Work fluidly across Cinema 4D, Adobe Creative Suite, and Figma to bring ideas to life.
  • Help evolve Whatnot's motion language through experimentation and exploration, staying ahead of trends, emerging tools, and creative best practices to keep our motion work fresh, effective, and culturally resonant.
  • Deliver polished, production-ready work under tight timelines while maintaining a high standard of craft.

We offer flexibility to work from home or from one of our global office hubs, and we value in-person time for planning, problem-solving, and connection. Team members in this role must live within commuting distance of our San Francisco, New York, or Los Angeles hubs.
You
People who do well at Whatnot tend to be comfortable figuring things out as they go, biased toward action, and genuinely curious about what they're building. They care more about outcomes than credit and stay close to the product and the people using it.
As a Senior Motion Designer, you should have 5-8+ years of experience in motion design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating refined, high-quality work across 2D and 3D. This is a hands-on role and your focus will be delivering exceptional motion graphics in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
Candidates should have:
  • A portfolio showcasing highly polished motion design work across brand, campaign, and digital experiences.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Adobe After Effects.
  • Strong working knowledge of Cinema 4D/Redshift.
  • The ability to produce refined, detail-oriented work under tight timelines.
  • Confidence collaborating closely with designers, marketers, and creative leads to bring ideas to life.
  • A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset in a fast-moving environment.

Nice to have:
  • Experience with Rive.
  • Background in a high-growth startup or creative studio environment.
Benefits
  • Flexible Time off Policy and Company-wide Holidays (including a spring and winter break)
  • Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Work From Home Support
    • Home office setup allowance
    • Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet
  • Care benefits
    • Monthly allowance on wellness
    • Annual allowance towards Childcare
    • Lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses
  • Retirement; 401k offering for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4% of base salary) and Pension plans internationally
  • Monthly allowance to dogfood the app
  • Parental Leave
    • 16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work *company leave allowances run concurrently with country leave requirements which take precedence.
EOE
Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.

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