Lead Motion Designer & Illustrator (Remote)

ATOM; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PostHog is seeking a motion designer to become the first in-house video animator. You’ll shape motion language, illustrate and animate assets, and deliver visuals for product launches, trailers, social shorts and ads. You’ll own animation from concept to delivery with the Video Producer and Graphics Lead.

Advanced skills in After Effects, Illustrator and Photoshop are required; Fresco is a bonus. A strong showreel showing diverse styles is essential. Remote, international team.

Qualifications

• Strong showreel demonstrating technical excellence and a clear creative point of view.
• Ability to take work from concept to delivery, including script or storyboard input.
• Experience delivering motion graphics and illustration-led animation across multiple formats.

Responsibilities

• Define and shape PostHog's motion language from scratch, with strong opinions.
• Bring the hedgehog to life through illustrated and animated assets.
• Serve as the go-to motion resource for documentaries, product launches, tutorials, and changelogs.
• Recreate and reimagine PostHog UI in 3D space for visuals and animations inside the app.
• Build a toolkit of animated logos, lower thirds, transitions, and templates.

Skills

Strong showreel

Concept to delivery

Art direction

2D/3D styles

Animation speed

Tools

After Effects

Illustrator

Photoshop

Fresco

Job description

PostHog is seeking a motion designer to become the first in-house video animator. You’ll shape motion language, illustrate and animate assets, and deliver visuals for product launches, trailers, social shorts and ads. You’ll own animation from concept to delivery with the Video Producer and Graphics Lead.

Advanced skills in After Effects, Illustrator and Photoshop are required; Fresco is a bonus. A strong showreel showing diverse styles is essential. Remote, international team.