Basis Technologies Digital Advertising, formerly known as Centro, serves digital advertising organizations with enterprise-class software designed to help marketers maximize their
Motion Designer
Location
United States
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
$72.4K - $100K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Motion Designer
Basis Technologies Digital Advertising
• Producing product demos, instructional videos, campaign videos, and social cuts that simplify complex SaaS workflows through motion graphics and clear visual storytelling — crafted to feel native to each platform without losing brand integrity • Designing UI and product animations for web, including micro-interactions, transitions, and storytelling moments -- Figma & Lottie experience is desired. • Jumping into storyboards and visual explorations early, bringing a motion perspective and flagging what will and won't translate well to animation • Partnering with internal teams to align creative output with both marketing goals and client needs across campaigns, product launches, and web experiences • Helping build and uphold Basis' motion standards, contributing to consistency across deliverables without defining them unilaterally • Owning your project workload and timelines, communicating clearly on progress and priorities • Staying sharp on motion trends, bringing curiosity and hands-on experimentation with AI-first tools, and emerging best practices
Job Requirements
- 5+ years in motion design, animation, or video production, ideally in tech or SaaS — portfolio required
- A strong online portfolio showing motion work across multiple formats
- Expert in After Effects and Premiere Pro; fluent in Illustrator and Photoshop
- Deep understanding of motion principles, pacing, and visual storytelling — you make intentional choices, not just pretty ones
- Familiarity with front-end web technologies and integrating motion into live environments
- Able to break down complex SaaS products into clear, engaging motion
- Proven experience creating Lottie animations optimized for web performance
- Experience documenting workflows and training others on tools and best practices
- Comfortable in creative conversations from brief to delivery — you ask the right questions, know when to lead and when to support, handle feedback well, and manage multiple projects independently
- Strong collaborator who communicates clearly, presents work with confidence, and partners well across teams — with the craft to do it beautifully and the agility to move fast.
- Comfortable working on-site for choice projects with video (some travel ~5% for seasonal events)
Benefits
- flexible work week
- 401k/RRSP matching
- mental health support
- paid sabbaticals
- generous parental leave
- flexible work options
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