Motion Graphics Designer

ABOUT PLACER.AI:

One of the fastest growing tech companies in North America, Placer has reached $100 million in ARR (a “Centaur”) in 2024 within 6 years of launching the Placer platform. We crossed the $1B valuation “Unicorn” in 2022.

Placer's A.I. based SaaS platform transforms how leaders make critical decisions by unlocking unparalleled visibility into markets and locations, creating a blue ocean market of more than $100B. And the best part is, Placer has accomplished this by leading a privacy-first business in which data has been stripped of user identifiers and only aggregated information is provided within the platform.

Our platform provides instant visibility into almost any location in the U.S. Placer has grown exponentially over the past 6 years, counting more than 4,000+ paying customers including many Fortune 500 companies, such as, JP Morgan Chase, Wayfair, Google and many more.

Named one of Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers and a Deloitte Technology Fast company, Placer.AI is proud of our collaborative, innovative and inclusive culture. Is this the type of place that would excite you? If so, we’d love to talk to you!

SUMMARY:

The motion graphics designer will join the marketing team to create videos and support all design needs and activities of the marketing department using motion visual design. The work will include but not be limited to creating motion assets, animating videos, and basic video production (storyboarding, video editing, and after effects) for product videos, explainers, brand promotional videos, digital ads (social /PPC), and website animations. Other projects include working as a key member of the design team to conceptualize and implement motion design assets end-to-end including website, landing pages, emails, social media, white papers, one pagers, and reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead video production for product videos, explainers, short promos, and walkthroughs in partnership with brand team including storyboarding, developing designs / illustration, editing and after effects
Create new motion graphics for marketing and brand needs to boost the brand and effectively illustrate the key messages
Manage and create animations for video productions that promote Placer products and brand
Collaborate with senior designers and head of brand to lead the design of Placer.ai’s brand and visual language
Assist in implementing brand identity across assets including static and dynamic ads, video and animation, marketing collateral, and website
Work with marketing team on the design of the company’s website using motion and create visual solutions to drive marketing value and impact thru motion graphics
Create materials that reinforce our brand identity, and communicate our value propositions, while deepening our relationship with customers, prospects, and our wider community
Keep up with industry best practices and emerging strategies, constantly bringing new creative ideas on how we visually communicate our story

REQUIREMENTS:

A portfolio of relevant design work
1-3 years of proven motion graphics and professional design experience
Strong proficiency in video editing, after effects, and 3D familiarity and knowledge
Hands on experience in brand and corporate identity design
“Get things done approach” and strong desire to own projects from start to finish
Strong communications skills and a team-oriented approach
Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects, Google Slides, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Forms, Google Gallery.
Marketing orientation to help find stunning and effective ways to communicate complex concepts
Team oriented and desire to collaborate and communicate with the team daily and throughout projects
Previous work in tech - advantage

OTHER PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Familiarity with technical Marketing design processes
Past experience in a data or analytics company
Willingness and patience to share your wisdom & ideas
Willingness and patience to learn
Passion for visual storytelling

WHY JOIN PLACER.AI?

Join a rocketship! We are pioneers of a new market that we are creating

Take a central and critical role at Placer.ai
Work with, and learn from, top-notch talent
Competitive salary

Excellent benefitsFully remote

NOTEWORTHY LINKS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PLACER

Placer.ai in a nutshell
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Placer.ai is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

Placer.ai’s applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to an applicant’s disability or need for accommodation. Any Placer.ai applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact Placer.ai’s Human Resources Department to make the need for an accommodation known.