Motion Designer

Great stories start with extraordinary people. We’re bringing together exceptional creative talent to tell the stories of people shaping the future. Work alongside people who raise your standards, champion your ideas, and give you room to do the best work of your career. Story inspires science. Science makes story real. Your Story We're hiring a Motion Designer to bring movement, clarity, and energy to Story's films, client work, and original series. You'll design and animate across a range of styles, working closely with directors, editors, and VFX artists to make motion feel like part of the story. You'll have room to bring your own ideas while taking work from the initial brief through final delivery. Responsibilities: Design and animate motion graphics across documentary, brand, client, and original content. Develop work from director and producer briefs, contributing your own visual ideas. Collaborate with editors and VFX artists to integrate motion into the finished piece. Iterate on feedback and deliver polished work under tight deadlines. Maintain organized project files and manage your delivery workflow. Join client conversations alongside producers when needed. Requirements: Strong portfolio demonstrating motion design across multiple styles. Proficiency in After Effects. Ability to complete a paid test project. Based in the SF Bay Area or willing to relocate. Degrees not required. Your work speaks for itself. Bonus: Experience with Cinema 4D, Blender, compositing, or VFX. A strong design eye that carries through every frame. Speed and flexibility when exploring different creative directions. Confidence offering an alternative when an idea could be stronger. Curiosity about expanding your skills across motion and post-production. Different perspectives make better stories. Story Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and consider qualified candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. AI support, human decisions We use AI-assisted tools for extracting data from applications, note-taking, and automations within the hiring process. Our team reviews relevant application materials and An accessible hiring experience We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the application and interview process. To request an accommodation, contact careers@story.inc .