Motion Designer (SaaS)

TL;DR

Motion Designer (SaaS): Creating guided video tutorials and educational motion content for the Product Education team with an accent on explaining complex design concepts. Focus on end-to-end video production, animation for SaaS features, and optimizing content for YouTube.

Location: Must be based in the United States (Remote or Hybrid in San Francisco, CA or New York, NY)

Salary: $105,000 - $183,000 USD

Company

Figma is a collaborative design platform that empowers teams to brainstorm, prototype, and translate designs into code in real time.

What you will do

• Manage end-to-end video production, from initial inception to final delivery.
• Create guided video tutorials for the YouTube channel and other internal video content.
• Collaborate with Education Designers and Content Strategists to write scripts and record voice-overs.
• Develop eye-catching motion graphics, animations, and transitions to enhance screen recordings.
• Partner with Product and Engineering teams to deeply understand feature functionality and user problems.
• Analyze success metrics and engage with the community through video comments.

Requirements

• Experience animating educational content specifically for SaaS products and features.
• Ability to create clear, concise, approachable, and accessible content for beginners.
• Proven track record of identifying the most effective ways to teach complex concepts.
• Strong collaborative brainstorming and communication skills.
• Must be based in the United States.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity and a competitive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan with company contribution.
• Generous PTO, company recharge days, and parental leave.
• Professional growth support via learning and development stipends.
• Practical perks including a work-from-home stipend and cell phone reimbursement.

Hiring process

• Video interviews with cameras on are required for all candidates.
• In-person onboarding is required if hired.