Lead Motion Designer

We are seeking a Lead Motion Designer to concept and deliver high-impact 2D and 3D motion graphics that shape Whatnot’s brand across campaigns, launches, events, and live moments. The role partners with brand designers and creative leads to drive visual storytelling and ensure alignment with brand strategy.

Responsibilities

• Partner with marketing, product, and communications teams to craft motion design that aligns with campaign plans and business goals.
• Conceptualize and produce polished 2D and 3D motion graphics for campaigns, events, product launches, and brand activations, guiding projects from concept to delivery.
• Animate 3D models and scenes with precise timing, pacing, camera work, and narrative clarity.
• Contribute to visual direction, layout strategy, and design exploration to ensure motion drives brand presence across digital and physical touchpoints.
• Proficiently work across Cinema 4D, the Adobe Creative Suite, and Figma to realize concepts.
• Help advance Whatnot's motion language through experimentation, staying current with trends, tools, and best practices to keep motion work fresh and culturally relevant.
• Deliver production-ready work under tight timelines while maintaining a high standard of craftsmanship.

Requirements

• 5 to 8+ years of motion design experience.
• A portfolio demonstrating refined motion design across brand, campaigns, and digital experiences.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects.
• Solid experience with Cinema 4D and Redshift.
• Ability to deliver meticulous, detail-oriented work under tight deadlines.
• Comfort collaborating with designers, marketers, and creative leads to bring ideas to life.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset in a fast-paced environment.

Technologies

• Cinema 4D
• Redshift
• Adobe After Effects
• Figma
• Adobe Creative Suite

Benefits

• Generous holiday and paid time off policy
• Health insurance options including medical, dental, and vision
• Work from home support
• Home office setup allowance
• Monthly stipend for cell phone and internet
• Care benefits
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Annual childcare stipend
• Lifetime family planning benefits, including adoption or fertility expenses
• Retirement plans with 401(k) options in the US (Traditional and Roth) with employer match up to 4% of base salary, plus international pension plans
• Monthly allowance to use the Whatnot app as both a buyer and a seller (dogfooding)
• All Whatnauts are encouraged to develop a deep understanding of our product and engage with it as part of their role
• Parental leave
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave plus a one month gradual return to work; company leave may run concurrently with country requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer

Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law. Diverse skills and experiences strengthen our work and culture.