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1mo ago

Motion Designer

Pure Interactive Entertainment, Inc New York, NY

New York, NY

1mo ago Closed

$110k - $200k/yr Full time 3d Design 3d Design Tools 3d Modeling

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Nov 7, 2026).

Job Description

Pure Interactive Entertainment, Inc is looking for a motion designer to help shape how its product and gameplay feel through high-quality animation and visual effects. This onsite role in New York, NY focuses on creating polished 2D and 3D motion, bringing UI and in-game feedback to life, and partnering closely with product designers and engineers to ship motion assets efficiently.

What you will do

Create polished 2D/3D animations and visual effects for product and gameplay
Design UI transitions and interactions, including rewards, celebrations, and game feedback
Animate characters, avatars, objects, and other in-game elements
Collaborate with product designers and engineers to implement animations efficiently
Prototype motion concepts and carry them through to production-ready assets

What you bring

A strong portfolio focused on product, games, or interactive experiences
Proficiency with tools such as After Effects, Blender, Cinema 4D, Rive, or similar
A strong understanding of timing, feedback, responsiveness, and game feel
High attention to detail and the ability to work quickly in a fast-paced environment

Tools you may use

After Effects
Blender
Cinema 4D
Rive

Location and compensation

Location: New York, NY (onsite)

Salary range: USD 110,000 - 200,000 per year

Benefits

Free Equinox membership for the in-person team
Dinner provided in the office every night
Up to $60/day for other meals when in the office (in-person team)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with 100% of premiums covered by the company, starting on your first day
Weekly dry cleaning and laundry service for the in-person team
Company computer

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1mo ago

Creative Director, Motion Design

Apple Culver City, CA

Culver City, CA

1mo ago Closed

$177k - $266k/yr Full time Manager 3d Animation Ad Creative

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Oct 22, 2026).

Job Description

Lead motion-led marketing creative for Apple TV by setting strategic direction, prototyping new motion concepts, and building scalable motion systems across the ecosystem.

Responsibilities

Define a strategic point of view for motion design rooted in creative strategy, audience insights, design principles, and the unique character of each story.
Drive concept development and prototyping of motion identities, campaign ideas, and visual systems from early exploration through final production.
Create original motion concepts and proofs of concept using animation, typography, editorial, compositing, visual effects, and filmed material.
Spot opportunities where motion shapes the idea (not just execution) and contribute to briefs, planning, roadmaps, prioritization, and resourcing discussions.
Develop scalable motion behaviors and foundational systems that maintain continuity across Apple TV while enabling distinct expression for individual titles, sports properties, and campaigns.
Provide creative direction and actionable feedback across motion deliverables, including brand identities, title treatments, campaign films, social content, digital experiences, out-of-home, events, retail, presentations, and prototypes.
Partner with strategy, design, writing, AV, social, publicity, media, partnerships, and production to guide connected work from ideation to delivery.
Art direct internal designers, motion artists, editors, digital artists, production teams, external creators, and specialized partners to ensure creative intent and craft quality.
Present work clearly and confidently, linking motion decisions to the idea, audience, strategic goals, brand fidelity, and project requirements.
Prepare concepts for senior leadership review, synthesize feedback, and guide teams toward focused, compelling solutions.
Explore emerging tools, techniques, and forms of expression by building prototypes before a campaign brief or production need makes the opportunity obvious.
Help grow the motion design practice through workflows, production infrastructure, creative partnerships, talent development, and internal team growth.
Mentor designers and collaborators, contribute to studio-wide initiatives, and champion motion design as a distinct discipline across the organization.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in motion design, animation, brand design, entertainment marketing, media creation, or a related creative discipline.
Portfolio showcasing daring, exceptionally crafted work with original motion concepts across 2D and 3D, including motion graphics, typography, editorial, compositing, and visual communication.
Experience leading creative development of brand identities and global campaigns from concept and prototyping through production and final delivery.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Media Encoder.
Advanced proficiency in Cinema 4D and Redshift, including camera work, lighting, materials, texturing, and rendering.
Proven ability to prototype original ideas hands-on while also setting creative direction and guiding multidisciplinary teams.
Strong foundation in design and animation principles, including motion theory, timing, typography, composition, and storytelling.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex creative ideas clearly and persuasively.

Technologies

Maya, Houdini, Nuke, Resolve
Adobe Creative Suite
After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Media Encoder
Cinema 4D, Redshift

Preferred Qualifications

Experience establishing or advancing a motion design practice within a large, multidisciplinary creative organization or agency.
Deep understanding of brand systems and translating them into scalable motion behaviors across complex, multi-channel campaigns.
Creative leadership across production and post-production, including animation, editorial, compositing, visual effects, sound, and live-action workflows.
Familiarity with Maya, Houdini, Nuke, Resolve, or similar advanced production tools, and understanding design-to-CG/VFX translation.
Experience collaborating with artists, filmmakers, studios, creators, and cultural partners.
Fluency across media and social platforms, including cultural passion points, audience behavior, and emerging storytelling forms.
Curiosity about emerging technologies in the creative process, including real-time, spatial, generative, and interactive design.
High taste level, strong conceptual and editorial instincts, and extraordinary attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to mentor creative talent, navigate ambiguity, and thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Pay & Benefits

Base pay range: $177,000 - $266,000 per year.
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
Retirement benefits.
Range of discounted products and free services.
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition.
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments (as applicable).
Relocation (as applicable).
Opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs.
Discretionary restricted stock unit awards.
Ability to purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation, and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Location

Culver City, CA (onsite)

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