Motion Designer (Impulse)

Headway Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Hybrid remote work

Professional development

Company doctor and massage

Sports activities

Corporate holidays

Ukraine initiatives

Job summary

Impulse, part of Headway Inc, is hiring a Motion Designer. You will produce engaging 2D animated ad creatives, collaborate with marketers, and enhance videos with AI tools and sound effects to maximize emotional impact.

The role requires 1–2 years of relevant experience, strong After Effects skills, and basic knowledge of Illustrator, Figma, and Premiere Pro. English at B1+ level and solid time management are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of commercial experience creating 2D animated videos or handling video editing tasks.
• Strong proficiency in After Effects for motion design and animation work.
• Basic working knowledge of Illustrator, Figma, Premiere Pro.
• Practical experience using AI tools such as ElevenLabs, HeyGen, Sora, NanoBanana, Freepik, or similar solutions.
• Solid understanding of animation and editing principles with the ability to combine visuals, motion, and sound into a competitive video product.
• English proficiency at B1+ level, sufficient for research and working with content.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to plan workload effectively and consistently meet deadlines.
• Readiness to take ownership, responsibility, and make a tangible impact on the product.
• Alignment with the values of our team.

Responsibilities

• Produce engaging 2D animated ad creatives based on briefs from the creative team, designed to differentiate the product from competitors.
• Collaborate closely with creative marketers, actively contributing to idea generation, discussions, and brainstorming sessions.
• Enhance creatives using animation, visual and sound effects, subtitles, and a variety of AI tools to maximize emotional impact.
• Continuously iterate on video creatives using performance metrics such as CTR, CPA, and hook rate to improve results.
• Research, test, and implement new tools and automation solutions to optimize production workflows and elevate creative quality.

Skills

After Effects

Animation

Time management

Ownership

English (B1+)

Tools

Illustrator

Figma

Premiere Pro

Job description

Impulse is a brain training app that helps people keep their brains sharp with bite-sized fun games and logic puzzles. Impulse is the world’s most downloaded app in the Brain Training category with over 100 million downloads. The app is trusted by users worldwide, with a 4.7 rating on the App Store.

Impulse is part of Headway Inc, a global tech company that creates digital products for over 150 million users worldwide. Our mission is to help people grow.

We’re proud to be ranked 4th among the World’s Top EdTech Companies by TIME magazine.

We are looking for a Motion Designer to join our team.

This job is perfect for you if you want to:

• Make high-impact ad creatives seen by hundreds of thousands of users daily, test hypotheses with real performance data, and impact business growth.

• Work with cutting-edge AI tools. You’ll have the resources to test bold, trend-driven creative concepts and access to the latest AI tools.

• Keep improving and growing. We’re all about evolving, rethinking, and aiming higher together. You will also participate in team discussions and understand all aspects of the business.

What you will do:

• Produce engaging 2D animated ad creatives based on briefs from the creative team, designed to differentiate the product from competitors.

• Collaborate closely with creative marketers, actively contributing to idea generation, discussions, and brainstorming sessions.

• Enhance creatives using animation, visual and sound effects, subtitles, and a variety of AI tools to maximize emotional impact.

• Continuously iterate on video creatives using performance metrics such as CTR, CPA, and hook rate to improve results.

• Research, test, and implement new tools and automation solutions to optimize production workflows and elevate creative quality.

What do you need to join us:

• 1–2 years of commercial experience creating 2D animated videos or handling video editing tasks.

• Strong proficiency in After Effects for motion design and animation work.

• Basic working knowledge of Illustrator, Figma, Premiere Pro.

• Practical experience using AI tools such as ElevenLabs, HeyGen, Sora, NanoBanana, Freepik, or similar solutions.

• Solid understanding of animation and editing principles with the ability to combine visuals, motion, and sound into a competitive video product.

• English proficiency at B1+ level, sufficient for research and working with content.

• Strong time management skills with the ability to plan workload effectively and consistently meet deadlines.

• Readiness to take ownership, responsibility, and make a tangible impact on the product.

• Alignment with the values of our team.

What do we offer:

• Work within an ambitious team on a socially impactful education product.

• An office with reliable shelter, generators, satellite internet and other amenities.

• Access to our corporate knowledge base and professional communities.

• Personal development plan.

• Compensation for English language learning, external training, and courses.

• Medical insurance and full sick leave compensation.

• Company doctor and massage in the office.

• Sports activities: running, yoga, boxing and more.

• Corporate holidays.

• Supporting initiatives that help Ukraine. Find out more about our projects.

Working schedule

This is a full-time position with a hybrid remote option. You can choose to work from the office, remotely, or combine these options.