Senior Motion Graphics Designer at Snap Inc. Los Angeles, CA

Snap Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU Equity

Job summary

Snap Inc. in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Senior Motion Graphics Designer to craft visually stunning motion work across Snapchat, social, web and video.

You will partner with the creative team to define motion systems, lead high‑priority projects from concept to delivery, and elevate the craft across our brands. The role requires 8+ years in motion design, a Bachelor’s in a related field, expert use of After Effects, Cinema 4D and Blender, and a collaborative, fast‑paced mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in motion design or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in motion design with a record of work that is critically acclaimed and commercially successful.
• Hands-on experience as a motion designer (in-house, freelance or agency).
• Up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in motion design.
• Proficient in After Effects, Cinema 4D and Blender.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the creative team to create visually stunning and engaging motion graphics for various digital platforms.
• Develop, define and implement cohesive motion design systems across our portfolio of brands.
• Ideate and execute new ways to communicate products, features and company developments through motion design.
• Lead the development and execution of high priority motion design projects from start to finish.
• Elevate and raise the quality of motion design craft across all brand touchpoints.
• Grow and define the team's creative culture.

Skills

Motion design

Branding

Collaboration

Time management

Storytelling

Creative direction

Education

Bachelor's degree in motion design or related field

Tools

After Effects

Cinema 4D

Blender

Job description

Senior Motion Graphics Designer job at Snap Inc.. Los Angeles, CA. Snap Inc ( is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company's three core products are Snapchat ( , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio ( , an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles ( .

As a member of the Brand Maker Studio team, you will be instrumental in building our brands, and crafting best-in-class marketing materials for a wide range of audiences that help celebrate our latest products, features and company developments.

The Brand Maker Studio team is a diverse crew of artists, makers, writers and designers. But first and foremost, we are creatives. We prioritize craft, innovation, and above all else, ideas. We represent one of the world's most innovative companies and serve an engaged global community, so we aim to inspire them with every project, no matter the size.

What you’ll do:

• Partner closely with our creative team to create visually stunning and engaging motion graphics for various digital platforms, including Snapchat, social, web, and video content.
• Develop, define and implement our motion design systems across our portfolio of brands.
• Ideate and execute new creative ways to communicate new products, features and company developments to the world through motion design.
• Lead the development and execution of high priority motion design projects from start to finish.
• Help to elevate and raise the quality of motion design craft across all aspects of our portfolio of brands.
• Help to grow, develop and define the team's creative culture.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Passionate for visual storytelling through motion design, and excited to partner with creatives, marketers, and producers to bring creative concepts and ideas to life.
• Expert in building, maintaining and implementing cohesive motion design systems, with a high level of craft, attention to detail, and consistency across a wide range of touchpoints.
• Ability to think conceptually and transition creative ideas into thoughtful and well crafted motion design work that ensure brand consistency, clarity, and effectiveness across our portfolio of brands.
• Effectively sell through motion design work in compelling and effective ways to large cross functional teams and stakeholders, including creating storyboards, animatics, moodboards and visual aids to communicate design concepts.
• Be highly curious and passionate about exploring new creative formats and ways of design execution that help drive business impact.
• Manage ambiguity in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to make quick, high-quality decisions based on evolving project needs and creative goals.
• Work in a clear and thoughtful manner and be able to articulate the strategic thinking behind your creative process.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Have a deep understanding of motion design, branding and marketing processes.
• Thrive in a collaborative environment, but can also work autonomously with strong time management skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in motion design or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience working in motion design, with a track record of creating work that's both critically acclaimed and commercially successful.
• Hands‑on creative with demonstrable experience working as a motion designer (in‑house, freelance or agency)
• Up‑to‑date with industry trends and best practices in motion design.
• Highly proficient in the After Effects, Cinema 4D and Blender

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with hardware and product design teams to bring your work to life.
• Experience working with emerging technologies such as AR/VR and AI.
• Specific expertise in After Effects and motion graphics.
• Experience working in a Google Docs lead project environment is a plus.

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Default Together Policy

At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a "default together" approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate.

Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).

Our Benefits ( : Snap Inc. is its own community, so we've got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap's long-term success!

Compensation

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

Zone A (CA, WA, NYC) ( : The base salary range for this position is $157,000-$235,000 annually.

Zone B ( : The base salary range for this position is $149,000-$223,000 annually.

Zone C ( : The base salary range for this position is $133,000-$200,000 annually.

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

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