Sr. Designer, Motion Graphics

Checkr; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Equity compensation

Learning and development allowance

Fertility/adoption reimbursement

Flexible PTO

Wellness stipend

Relocation stipend

Job summary

Checkr seeks an experienced Motion Designer to own end-to-end motion work—from concept through final delivery—for brand campaigns, launch videos, and in-product moments. You will craft story-driven motion with precise timing and visual storytelling aligned to brand standards.

You’ll build reusable motion templates, collaborate with marketing, web, and product teams, and present design rationale to peers and executives.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in-house or agency experience focusing on design and motion graphics/animation
• Strong point of view, high craft standards, and ability to defend work to stakeholders
• Outstanding reel/portfolio showing mastery of motion craft, timing, storytelling, and design direction
• Fluency in After Effects, Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud; experience with AI-assisted tools
• Systems-minded approach to building motion templates and reusable assets
• Experience developing motion/brand standards and directing contractor or freelance work
• Comfort in fast-moving environments where briefs aren’t perfect
• A-player mindset with bias for action, urgency, and ownership

Responsibilities

• Own motion end-to-end from concept to final delivery—storyboards, style frames, animatics, assets for campaigns, launches, and in-product moments
• Build motion templates and reusable assets; enforce motion design guidelines
• Collaborate with marketing, web, and product design; present rationale to peers and executives
• Maintain high quality across multiple projects and prioritize timely delivery
• Use AI-assisted workflows to accelerate production without sacrificing craft

Skills

Motion craft

Storytelling

Presentation to stakeholders

Portfolio mastery

AI-assisted workflows

Tools

After Effects

Figma

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

About Checkr

Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Over 140,000 companies and millions of people rely on Checkr for AI verification in the moments that matter most: getting a new job, a new place to live, a car ride, childcare, even a date. Customers include Uber, Pennymac, Airbnb, Doordash, and Anthropic.

We're a team that thrives on solving complex problems with innovative solutions that advance our mission. Checkr is recognized on Forbes Cloud 100 2025 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.

What you'll do

• Own motion end-to-end: Lead motion work from concept through final delivery - storyboards, style frames, animatics, and finished assets - across brand campaigns, launch videos, web/digital experiences, and in-product moments (micro-interactions, onboarding), applying expert timing, easing, and visual storytelling with a sharp eye for detail and brand consistency.
• Motion systems and standards: Build motion templates and reusable animation assets that other teams can confidently work from, and develop and enforce motion design guidelines across the organization
• Tools and AI-assisted workflow: Work fluently in After Effects, Figma, and Adobe Creative Cloud, and use AI-assisted workflows to accelerate production without compromising craft
• Cross-functional partnership: Partner with marketing, web development, and product design to shape how motion shows up across programs and channels, and present design rationale clearly to everyone from peers to senior executives
• Prioritization and ownership: Hold quality high across multiple projects, move with urgency, and take ownership of getting to the right answer even when the brief needs work

What you bring

• 6+ years of in-house or agency experience with a dedicated focus on design and motion graphics/animation
• A strong point of view, high craft standards, and the confidence to present and defend your work to stakeholders
• An outstanding reel or portfolio showing mastery of motion craft, timing, storytelling, and design direction
• Fluency in After Effects, Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, and other creative tools of the trade, plus experience using AI-assisted tools to accelerate production
• A systems-minded approach to building motion templates and reusable assets other teams can rely on
• Experience developing motion/brand standards and directing contractor or freelance creative work
• Comfort in fast-moving environments where the brief isn't always perfect
• An A-player mindset with a strong bias for action: you raise the bar, move with urgency, stay resilient through ambiguity, and take ownership to deliver meaningful outcomes

Pay Transparency Disclosure

We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop ranges for our roles and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. If this role is remote, we have listed the top to the bottom of the possible range, but we will specify the target range for an exact location when you are selected for a recruiting discussion. For more information on our compensation philosophy, see our website.

On-target Earnings OR Base Salary range (San Francisco, CA)

$111,000 - $130,000 USD

What We Offer

• A fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Learning and development allowance
• Competitive cash and equity compensation, and opportunity for advancement
• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services
• Flexible PTO policy
• Monthly wellness stipend

At Checkr, we believe an in office work environment strengthens collaboration, drives innovation, and encourages connection. Our hub locations are Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; Nashville, TN; and Santiago, Chile. Individuals are expected to work from the office 3+ days a week. In-office perks are provided, such as lunch five times a week, a commuter stipend, and an abundance of snacks and beverages. A relocation stipend may be available for those willing to relocate to a Checkr hub location.

Equal Employment Opportunities at Checkr

Checkr is committed to building the best product and company, which requires hiring talented and qualified individuals with a diverse set of perspectives and lived experiences. Checkr believes in hiring people of all backgrounds, including those whose histories are impacted by the justice system in accordance with local, state, and/or federal laws, including the Checkr's Fair Chance Ordinance.

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