Senior Motion Designer — Brand Motion Lead

Koto; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Promotions & bonus

401(k) match

Wellness budget

Training opportunities

Generous vacation

Job summary

Koto in New York is seeking an experienced motion designer who lives and breathes animation, storytelling, and systems thinking. You’ll lead motion projects from concept through execution, collaborating across disciplines to push the boundaries of what’s possible through thoughtful storytelling and beautifully crafted animation.

You’ll stay hands-on with After Effects, typography, and brand systems, shaping brand expressions across formats while mentoring others and contributing to our creative

Qualifications

• Experienced motion designer with a strong storytelling background.
• Proficient in typography, composition, rhythm, and movement.
• Ability to create cohesive motion systems across formats and brands.

Responsibilities

• Create brand-defining motion identities and animation systems.
• Own the creative process from exploration to final delivery.
• Bring design to life with strong typography and timing.

Skills

Motion design

Storytelling

Brand systems

Typography

Animation craft

Art direction

Tools

After Effects

Figma

Final Cut

Pitch

3D tools

Job description

Koto in New York is seeking an experienced motion designer who lives and breathes animation, storytelling, and systems thinking. You’ll lead motion projects from concept through execution, collaborating across disciplines to push the boundaries of what’s possible through thoughtful storytelling and beautifully crafted animation.

You’ll stay hands-on with After Effects, typography, and brand systems, shaping brand expressions across formats while mentoring others and contributing to our creative