Motion Designer

About the role

Kurppa Hosk is a 200+ person brand agency spanning Europe and North America. We are co-founders of the international consulting collective Eidra, which helps brands and organizations turn ambition into real, lasting change.

Responsibilities

• Create polished 2D motion graphics and animations for digital campaigns, social media, websites, presentations, and product marketing.
• Work with existing brand identity, motion systems, and animation assets to create consistent, high-quality content while evolving and expanding them where appropriate.
• Translate creative concepts and static designs into engaging motion pieces that align with the brand.
• Collaborate closely with designers, creative leads, and marketing teams from concept through final delivery.
• Help refine and maintain the team's motion design library, templates, and best practices.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of craft and attention to detail.
• Keep up with motion design trends, techniques, and tools, bringing fresh ideas that complement the existing visual language.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in motion design.
• Strong portfolio showcasing high-quality 2D animation and motion graphics work.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects and solid knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro or similar video editing software is a plus.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, timing, composition, typography, and visual storytelling.
• Able to take projects from concept to final delivery with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Nice to have: Experience with basic character animation or rigging, familiarity with Cinema 4D, Blender, or other 3D tools, knowledge of sound design and motion for paid social formats, experience working within established brand guidelines while knowing when to push creative boundaries, ability to edit video content when needed, including cutting footage, adding graphics, sound, and preparing final assets for different platforms.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package complemented by comprehensive benefits that prioritize employee well-being, reflecting our Nordic heritage. We provide a range of healthcare benefits, including fully subsidized insurance premiums for employees and their families. Our vacation policy promotes work-life balance with flexible time off, requiring a minimum of 3 weeks off per year. We encourage employees to take vacations in 2-week increments to truly detach and recharge. Our culture emphasizes inclusive decision-making, collaboration, and continuous learning, fostering an environment of transparency and trust.

Pay

$70,000 - $100,000 USD per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The role is based in Chicago (with a commitment of 3 days onsite).