Sr. Motion Designer

TP-Link Systems Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free snacks and drinks

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision

401k contributions

Bi-annual reviews and annual pay rises

Health and wellness benefits including

Quarterly team-building events

Job summary

TP-Link Systems Inc. is seeking a Senior Motion Designer to bring consumer hardware products to life with cinematic motion graphics.

You will create launch videos, feature films, and animated brand content that translate engineering detail into compelling visuals. You will work across industrial design, brand, and video production to ensure animations reflect how the product works, with an emphasis on timing, weight, and realism.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a motion designer or animator.
• Strong command of After Effects with 3D integration in Cinema 4D or Blender.
• A reel showing timing, weight, and physics in motion, not just style.

Responsibilities

• Design and animate motion graphics, style frames, and storyboards for major product launches.
• Animate hardware mechanisms, exploded views with precise timing.
• Integrate 3D renders, kinetic typography, and live-action footage.
• Build and maintain motion design systems, templates, and assets.
• Collaborate with product, brand, and video teams to reflect product behavior.

Skills

7+ years experience

After Effects

Cinema 4D or Blender

Tools

Cinema 4D

Blender

Job description

About Us

Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world’s top provider of Wi-Fi devices. The company is committed to delivering innovative products that enhance people’s lives through faster, more reliable connectivity. With a commitment to excellence, TP-Link serves customers in over 170 countries and continues to grow its global footprint.

We believe technology changes the world for the better! At TP-Link Systems Inc, we are committed to crafting dependable, high-performance products to connect users worldwide with the wonders of technology.

Embracing professionalism, innovation, excellence, and simplicity, we aim to assist our clients in achieving remarkable global performance and enable consumers to enjoy a seamless, effortless lifestyle.

Overview

We're looking for a Senior Motion Designer to bring our consumer hardware products to life through cinematic, precision-driven motion graphics. You'll create the launch videos, product feature films, and animated brand content that translate engineering detail into something people want to watch, work that sits at the intersection of industrial design, typography, and premium video production.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design and animate motion graphics, style frames, and storyboards for major product launches, from concept through final delivery.


• Animate hardware mechanisms, exploded views, and functional product details with technical accuracy and clean, deliberate timing.


• Integrate 3D renders, kinetic typography, and live-action footage into cohesive, polished videos.


• Build and maintain motion design systems, templates, and asset libraries to keep output consistent across global markets and teams.


• Partner closely with industrial design, brand, and video production teams to make sure every animation reflects how the product works.

Requirements

• PLEASE PROVIDE LINK TO PORTFOLIO WITH APPLICATION

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a motion designer or animator, ideally for a consumer product or tech brand.


• Strong command of After Effects, with working proficiency in Cinema 4D or Blender for 3D integration.


• A reel that shows mastery of timing, weight, and physics not just style, but motion that respects how real objects move.

Preferred Skills

• Experience animating hardware or mechanical products specifically (not just UI or abstract motion).


• Familiarity with generative AI video tools including Figma for fast concepting and prototyping.

Portfolio

• Strong typographic and color taste.

Benefits

Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000

• Free snacks and drinks.


• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)


• Contributions to 401k funds


• Bi-annual reviews, and annual pay increases


• Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership


• Quarterly team-building events

At TP-Link Systems Inc., we are continually searching for ambitious individuals who are passionate about their work. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, collaboration, and drives our entrepreneurial spirit. As a global company, we highly value diverse perspectives and are committed to cultivating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Beyond compliance, we strive to create a supportive and growth-oriented workplace for everyone. If you share our passion and connection to this mission, we welcome you to apply and join us in building a vibrant and inclusive team at TP-Link Systems Inc.

We are unable to offer visa sponsorships at this time.