Basis
Brand Marketing
MotionDesigner
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“Motion Designer at Basis. Skills: Motion design, Animation, Visual storytelling. Produce product demos. Produce instructional videos”
Industry & Context.
Break down complex SaaS products
Some travel ~5%
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years motion design, 5+ years animation, 5+ years video production, Portfolio required, Online portfolio showing motion work, Expert After Effects, Expert Premiere, Fluent Illustrator, Fluent Photoshop, Deep understanding motion principles, Deep understanding pacing, Deep understanding visual storytelling, Familiarity front-end web technologies, Familiarity integrating motion, Break down complex SaaS products, Proven experience Lottie animations, Document workflows, Train others on tools, Train others on best practices, Comfortable in creative conversations, Ask right questions, Know when to lead, Know when to support, Handle feedback well, Manage multiple projects independently, Communicate clearly, Present work with confidence, Partner well across teams, Craft beautifully, Agility to move fast, Comfortable working on-site for choice projects, Some travel ~5%
Nice to Have
Figma experience desired, Lottie experience desired, Experience with Cinema 4D, Curiosity with Maxon Autograph, Curiosity with Cavalry, Ear for music, Ear for sound design, Up to date on social platform trends, Up to date on social platform formats, Open to operating a camera, Open to operating a mic
What You'll Do.
Produce product demos
Produce instructional videos
Produce campaign videos
Design product animations
Create micro-interactions
Create storytelling moments
Jump into storyboards
Perform visual explorations
Flag translation issues
Partner with internal teams
Align creative output
Build motion standards
Uphold motion standards
Contribute to consistency
Own project timelines
Communicate priorities
Experiment with AI tools
Experiment with best practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partnering with internal teams; Partner well across teams
Communication Scope
Present work with confidence
Process & Methodology
Own project workload, Own project timelines, Manage multiple projects independently
Full Job Description
## Description WHO WE ARE At Basis, we empower agencies and brands with cutting-edge software that automates digital media operations. Our all-in-one platform supports seamless planning, reporting, and financial reconciliation across direct, programmatic, search, and social media. We’re not just building advanced technology; we’re also building a culture where passionate, motivated individuals come together to drive meaningful change. Our commitment to inclusivity and growth ensures our employees thrive both professionally and personally. With our headquarters in Chicago, we offer flexible work options across the U.S. and Canada, including remote, hybrid, or on-site at headquarters. ## 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 ## WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE 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; fl
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