Motion Designer (Relocation to Barcelona)

Preply; Lisboa; Remote; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly allowance for lessons

Learning & Development budget

Access to mental health support

Job summary

An innovative educational platform is seeking a Motion Designer to create visually compelling motion content. With a focus on collaboration and storytelling, the role emphasizes strong design principles and broad skills in animation and interactive content. Candidates should possess a degree in a related field and have a dynamic portfolio showcasing their expertise. This full-time position includes relocation support to Barcelona and offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a motion designer in marketing, branding, or digital product environments.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
• Portfolio showcasing diverse motion design projects.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging motion graphics, animations, and interactive content for digital and marketing.
• Collaborate with creatives to concept and storyboard motion projects.
• Stay current with motion design trends and apply strategic thinking.

Skills

Motion design principles

Communication skills

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Motion Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere)

Figma

Lottie

Job description

Overview

Motion Designer (Relocation to Barcelona) – Relocation to sunny Barcelona provided and fully paid by Preply.

Join Preply’s Design Chapter as part of the Marketing and Branding team to create visually compelling motion content for marketing and in‑product experiences, maintaining brand consistency across platforms.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design engaging motion graphics, animations, and interactive content for digital, marketing, and in‑app platforms.
• Create motion elements that elevate user experience and bring brand storytelling to life.
• Collaborate with creatives, designers, and developers to concept and storyboard motion projects.
• Turn marketing and product goals into compelling visual narratives.
• Produce high‑quality animations using tools like After Effects, Figma, and Lottie.
• Integrate motion into UI/UX with product and design teams.
• Deliver optimized, well‑structured animation files for smooth performance and iteration.
• Stay current with motion design trends, tools, and AI‑driven workflows.
• Apply strategic thinking to ensure motion design supports broader business and user goals.

What You Need To Succeed

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Motion Design, Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Interaction Design, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience as a motion designer in marketing, branding, or digital product environments.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere) and Figma.
• Experience with interactive motion tools such as Lottie, Rive, and advanced prototyping tools is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of emerging AI tools and automation techniques in motion design is highly appreciated.
• Strong understanding of motion principles, UX/UI interactions, storytelling, typography, and color theory.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross‑functional teams.
• Portfolio showcasing diverse motion design projects across styles and applications (UX/UI motion, branding animations, storytelling, interactive work).

Why You’ll Love It At Preply

• Open, collaborative, dynamic, and diverse culture.
• Monthly allowance for lessons on Preply, Learning & Development budget, and time off for self‑development.
• Competitive package with equity, leave allowance, and health insurance.
• Relocation support to join the Preply Barcelona Hub if not already in Barcelona.
• Access to mental health support platforms and wellness benefits.
• Opportunity to impact learners and tutors across 175 countries.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Preply is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Design, Art/Creative, IT
• Industries: Education Administration, E‑Learning, IT Services