Senior 2D/3D Motion Designer (NYC On-site + Fri Remote)

BigStar; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Friday remote work option

On-site NYC studio

Job summary

BGSTR (BigStar Motion Design) in New York City seeks a Senior 2D/3D Designer to craft polished motion graphics in After Effects and build compelling 3D work in Cinema 4D. The role blends design sensibility with production craft, contributing to broadcast packages, title sequences, campaigns, and entertainment content.

This full-time staff position is primarily on-site in our NYC studio Monday–Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional motion design and animation experience.
• Expert-level proficiency in After Effects and Cinema 4D.
• Fluency with the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Strong design eye and understanding of composition, color, and pacing.
• Experience designing for broadcast, entertainment, or campaigns.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced studio.
• Collaborative, low-ego attitude and willingness to mentor others.
• Awareness of AI-assisted workflows and emerging tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and animate high-quality 2D motion graphics across diverse project types.
• Build and render 3D work in Cinema 4D including modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation.
• Develop style frames and concept visuals to communicate design direction.
• Composite and integrate 2D and 3D elements with visual consistency.
• Take direction from Art/Design Directors and execute with speed and precision.
• Manage workload across multiple active projects and communicate progress.
• Collaborate with the artist team, share workflows, and contribute to solutions.
• Mentor junior designers and provide constructive feedback.
• Stay current with tools and AI-assisted workflows and apply thoughtfully.

Skills

After Effects

Cinema 4D

3D modeling

Animation principles

Photoshop

Illustrator

Tools

Redshift

Octane

Arnold

Nuke

Job description

BGSTR (BigStar Motion Design) in New York City seeks a Senior 2D/3D Designer to craft polished motion graphics in After Effects and build compelling 3D work in Cinema 4D. The role blends design sensibility with production craft, contributing to broadcast packages, title sequences, campaigns, and entertainment content.

This full-time staff position is primarily on-site in our NYC studio Monday–Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.