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Salary: USD 130,000 - 160,000 / annual
Standard Template Labs is an AI service management platform that resolves employee requests end-to-end with full organizational context. The company is seeking its first full-time motion designer to create compelling video content showcasing the platform's capabilities across web and social channels.
You will own video projects from concept through final delivery, creating motion-graphics-led product content including feature explainers, UI animations, launch videos, and tutorials. Responsibilities include planning and shooting interviews with camera, lighting, and audio work; editing and packaging content for multiple formats (website, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, X); establishing visual language and motion templates; building efficient workflows and asset libraries; managing external resources like freelancers and music licensing; and tracking content performance to inform future work.
You'll partner closely with Marketing and Design leadership to translate product launches and campaigns into a content development schedule, working independently to manage deadlines. This is a hands-on, senior role requiring expertise in After Effects motion graphics and animation, traditional and AI editing tools, and strong camera skills for interview and b-roll capture.
The role is based in-person at 2 Penn Plaza in Manhattan, five days per week, working directly with the Head of Design and Marketing Lead in a high-growth startup environment.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 6–10 years of hands-on professional experience editing and animating video, with previous experience in a senior/lead role
- Expert-level post-production skills, especially motion graphics and animation in Adobe After Effects, plus strong editing skills in traditional and AI editing tools
- Experience with interactive UI motion design tools/frameworks like Lottie and Rive (preferred)
- Sharp eye for design, motion, typography and brand aesthetics; comfort collaborating with Designers and Product teams
- Competent camera skills for shooting high-quality interviews and b-roll, including lighting and audio experience
- Experience creating content for professional or creative software tools, or comparable technical products, including UI animation and software workflow explanation
- Proven ability to work autonomously, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and take work from concept to finished piece with minimal oversight
- Strong storytelling instincts and ability to write or shape scripts, structure narratives, and edit for clarity and pace
- Fluency in current web and social video formats and best practices across platforms
- Clear communicator who takes feedback well, sells creative decisions, and brings stakeholders along
- Ability to work in-person in New York City office
- Portfolio required, including examples of motion graphics, product/software-focused content, and interview-based pieces with your specific role noted
