Motion Graphics Designer

Energy Innovation Corp; New York (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Microsoft in New York, NY seeks a Motion Graphics Designer to own bold visuals and craft narratives that resonate with audiences. The role leverages at least four years of Adobe Premiere Pro experience to deliver polished video assets.

You will collaborate with a compact studio, prioritize fast-moving projects, and map emotional arcs for launches, with a focus on user-centered design and brand consistency. Base salary ranges from $87,000 to $119,000 per year, with growth opportunities and

Qualifications

• An instinct for prioritization when everything is labeled urgent.
• Storytelling instincts that turn data into a decision.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Ability to learn new creative systems quickly and apply them effectively.

Responsibilities

• Pressure-test headlines against real audience reactions before anything goes live.
• Champion a human-first approach to user-centered design in every project.
• Research trends and competitor work to keep Microsoft's output ahead of the curve.
• Engineer a template system flexible enough to survive Microsoft's rebrand.
• Curate the reference wall that keeps a 5-person studio pointed the same way.
• Map the emotional arc of a launch video, beat by beat, before a frame is shot.

Job description

If you've ever redesigned a cereal box in your head while eating breakfast, the Motion Graphics Designer role at Microsoft might be your natural habitat. Come own your work at Microsoft: $87,000 - $119,000, a supportive team, and 4 years of Adobe Premiere Pro put to good use.

Key Responsibilities

• Pressure-test headlines against real audience reactions before anything goes live
• Champion a human-first approach to user-centered design in every project
• Research trends and competitor work to keep Microsoft's output ahead of the curve
• Engineer a template system flexible enough to survive Microsoft's rebrand
• Curate the reference wall that keeps a 5-person studio pointed the same way
• Map the emotional arc of a launch video, beat by beat, before a frame is shot

What You'll Bring

• An instinct for prioritization when everything is labeled urgent
• Storytelling instincts that turn data into a decision
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal oversight
• Ability to learn new creative systems quickly and apply them effectively

Microsoft treats New York, NY as both home and laboratory, prototyping calmly-fast-moving creative ideas no larger rival would risk. We hire for character and bias-to-action thinking, then trust the rest to follow.

Beyond the $87,000 - $119,000 base, Microsoft invests in your growth through paid certifications, conferences, and dedicated learning time.

Current and accurate as of this visit, the contract opening stands ready.