Motion Designer - Remote

About the Company

Whatnot is the largest live shopping platform in North America and Europe dedicated to enabling users to buy, sell, and discover the things they love. Our platform spans a wide array of categories including trading cards, fashion, electronics, and live plants, empowering individual sellers to build and grow their own businesses. We are pioneering live commerce at an unprecedented scale in the Western market, shaping a new industry with innovative solutions and a dynamic approach.

Our team is remote co-located, with hubs across the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, and Australia, fostering a global yet connected work environment. We pride ourselves on moving quickly, staying close to our users, and focusing on impactful work that drives growth and engagement. Recognized as the #1 Best Startup Employer in America by Forbes, Whatnot continues to expand rapidly, setting new standards in the marketplace and transforming passion into thriving businesses through innovative live shopping experiences.

About the Role

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Motion Designer to join our creative team at Whatnot. In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping the visual identity of our brand through compelling motion graphics and animations. You will collaborate closely with marketing, product, and communications teams to develop and execute high-quality motion content that supports campaign strategies, product launches, and brand activations.

As a core team member, you will be responsible for conceptualizing and producing engaging 2D and 3D motion graphics from initial idea to final delivery, ensuring that each project aligns with our brand standards and creative vision. Your expertise in animation, storytelling, and visual design will help elevate our digital presence and physical touchpoints, making our brand more vibrant and resonant with our audience. We value innovation and encourage experimentation with emerging tools and visual styles to keep our motion language fresh and culturally relevant.

This is a hands-on role requiring a proactive approach, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently within tight deadlines while maintaining high standards of craft.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with marketing, product, and communications teams to develop motion graphics that support campaign strategies and business goals
• Conceptualize and produce high-quality 2D and 3D motion graphics for campaigns, product launches, events, and brand activations
• Animate 3D models and scenes, ensuring effective storytelling through timing, camera work, and visual composition
• Contribute to the evolution of Whatnot’s motion language through experimentation and staying ahead of industry trends
• Work across Cinema 4D, Adobe Creative Suite, and Figma to bring creative ideas to life
• Deliver polished, production-ready motion graphics within tight timelines while maintaining high standards of quality
• Participate in creative brainstorming and contribute to visual direction and layout thinking
• Help define and refine visual storytelling techniques that enhance brand visibility and engagement

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in motion design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality work in both 2D and 3D
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe After Effects
• Strong working knowledge of Cinema 4D and Redshift
• Experience animating 3D models and scenes with effective timing, pacing, and storytelling
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other relevant design tools
• Ability to produce refined, detail-oriented work under tight deadlines
• Excellent collaboration skills, with experience working closely with designers, marketers, and creative leads
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a passion for innovation and experimentation

Nice to Have

• Experience with Rive or similar animation tools
• Background working in high-growth startups or creative studios

Benefits

• Generous holiday and time-off policies
• Health insurance options including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Support for remote work, including home office setup allowance
• Monthly allowances for cell phone and internet expenses
• Care benefits and monthly wellness allowances
• Annual childcare allowance and lifetime family planning benefits
• Retirement options including 401(k) plans with employer matching in the US and pension plans internationally
• Monthly allowance to explore and test the Whatnot app (dogfooding)
• Paid parental leave of 16 weeks, with a gradual return program