AI Motion Expert (all genders)

Zalando SE; Berlin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Employee shares programme

Relocation assistance

Wellbeing & mental health support

Discounts on fashion

Job summary

Zalando SE in Berlin seeks a creative AI motion specialist to craft premium AI-generated video content and motion graphics for digital banners and campaigns. You will blend Adobe After Effects, Premiere, and Photoshop with cutting-edge AI tools to deliver fashion-forward visuals.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage multiple projects under tight deadlines, and stay ahead of industry trends to elevate Zalando's brand storytelling through motion.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in motion graphics, animation, or a similar creative role.
• Diverse projects including AI-based outputs.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset: explores new AI video capabilities and drives creative innovation.
• Team player with strong time-management skills to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create AI-based motion elements, animations, and visual effects for digital banners and campaign assets.
• Combine Adobe-based workflows with emerging AI tools to deliver premium visuals.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure brand-aligned visual language across assets.

Skills

Motion graphics

AI video generation

Team collaboration

Creative mindset

Time management

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Premiere Pro

Photoshop

Job description

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

We're looking for a creative AI motion specialist with a strong background in motion-based content creation and a good understanding in generative AI video. This role focuses on producing premium AI-generated video content, motion elements, and fashion-led visual storytelling, combining Adobe-based workflows with emerging AI tools. You will be responsible for creating AI based motion elements, animations, and visual effects for our digital banners and campaign assets. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of motion principles, excellent technical execution, and a fashion-forward creative mindset. This role requires close collaboration with multiple teams to deliver visually compelling content that is aligned with Zalando's brand visual language and identities.

WHAT WE'D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING):

Hands-on and experience with AI video & image generation (text-to-video + image-to-video pipelines)but also concept-driven. Utilize software tools such as Adobe After Effects, Premier, Photoshop, or any other relevant programs to produce motion content. Strong aesthetic judgment in fashion visuals. Updated with industry trends and incorporate innovative techniques into motion projects. Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF YOU:

• Have minimum of 3 years of experience in motion graphics, animation, or a similar creative role.
• Able to showcase a diverse range of projects that include AI-based outputs.
• Have the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Have a proactive mindset: actively explores new AI video capabilities, suggests improvements, and drives creative innovation.
• Are a team player & time management skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Can show flexibility and adaptability, specially you feel comfortable with evolving tools, shifting requirements, and fast iteration cycles.

OUR OFFER

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here's an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

• 27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees (+1 day for every calendar year up to 30 days)
• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners
• Family support, including counselling and dedicated services for parents and carers
• Company pension scheme
• Employee shares programme
• Health and wellbeing options, including Wellhub Mental health support and coaching
• Development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Relocation assistance (subject to prior agreement)

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading European technology platform for fashion and lifestyle - one that thrives on diversity and is truly inclusive by design.

We believe that diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity, and we actively seek out talent from all backgrounds.

We actively seek to reduce bias in our hiring and employment processes, focusing on your qualifications, skills, and contributions.

To support this, we kindly ask that you refrain from including personal details such as your photo, age, or marital status in your CV, ensuring a fair and equitable evaluation based solely on your abilities and potential.

We are committed to providing an exceptional and accessible candidate experience for everyone.

If you require any accommodations to support you throughout the hiring process, please let us know - we are here to assist you.

Discover more about our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion

It's the perfect time to join Zalando on our journey, from being a pioneer in the world of e-commerce, to the Starting Point for Fashion in Europe.

We connect customers, brands, and partners across 25 markets.

Help us drive digital and sustainable solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising and research, bringing head-to-toe fashion to 50 million active customers through a team of diverse skill-sets, cultural backgrounds, and interests.

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