Senior Motion Designer

TL;DR

We’re a growing Brand and Creative team at a software company that is shaping the experience of millions of users who are joining and participating in the web3 ecosystem. You’ll be part of a cross-functional team using your knowledge of design to elevate our go-to-market marketing initiatives. 

Design at Consensys

Designers at Consensys make work that moves the crypto industry forward, spreading the gospel of WAGMI and pushing for the adoption of web3 technology. We’re ambitious, using our unique point of view to create work that infiltrates crypto culture and changes mindsets.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Motion Designer, Marketing, you will be responsible for leading motion design needs across video-based content and digital experiences for Consensys’ marketing initiatives across its suite of products with a focus on MetaMask. Working closely with your creative counterparts in the marketing team and product design community across Consensys, you’ll raise the bar for the creative quality of our motion-based work, which includes creative items such as promo videos, brand identity motion studies, social video content, event collateral, and more. And to do so, you'll bring with you a wealth of experience and be curious, creative and intuitive with a deep commitment to creating work that resonates with the highly-engaged crypto community and expanding mainstream audiences.

How You’ll Do It

• Using your concepting, previsualization, storyboarding, and motion design skills to create engaging moments for our users across media channels
• Collaborating with the creative, design, product and marketing teams to deliver work that achieves brand and messaging goals
• Ensuring our brand design systems are implemented correctly
• Thinking strategically and empathetically about our users

We’re looking for someone with

• 5-7 years relevant experience, preferably at a design firm, advertising agency, or production company
• Expertise and/or formal education in motion design and animation principles and their process of ideation, creation and production
• Experience working across media placements such as video and digital experiences
• A strong reel and portfolio demonstrating a passion for motion design craft

The ideal candidate

• Thrives within a cross-discipline team in a remote-first environment
• Understands animation principles that lead to great video and digital executions
• Has extensive knowledge of 2D animation and 3D capabilities to boot
• Is a master of the craft with a mastery of fundamentals like timing, rhythm, easing, composition, and story
• Thinks conceptually about how motion can elevate design and create surprise, excitement, and joy
• Can work independently to develop and present approaches to motion design
• Proactively finds ways to bring motion to our properties and elevate experiences
• Has a library of plugins they use to enhance workflow
• Has experience with creative software like Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Cinema 4D
• Has a detailed understanding of the technical aspects of video and codecs
• Has experience with the use of motion in brand systems
• Is passionate about creating great work and sweats the details
• Is a lifelong learner, always honing their craft
• Is eager to participate beyond their role with a can-do attitude
• Gets excited about web-based and technology experiences
• Works well in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Is a motivated self-starter who communicates clearly and effectively
• Has knowledge and experience in the blockchain/web3 space

It’s a bonus to have

• Experience in website and app design
• Experience with design tools such as Figma
• Experience in compositing, editing, and color correction
• Experience with 3d web libraries like web3.js
• Experience with advanced rendering via Redshift, Octane, or similar
• Creative coding experience
• Experience with Houdini
• Experience with remote work tools like Slack, Notion and Google suite
• Knowledge of full-funnel marketing strategies
• International experience or experience working with global teams

About Consensys

Consensys is the software engineering leader of the web3 space. Our products empower developers, enterprises, and people worldwide to access and build on Ethereum.

Consensys' products are all clear market leaders in their respective markets: MetaMask, DIN, Linea, and Diligence. They help power the Ethereum blockchain ecosystem as well as several other Ethereum-compatible protocols, and are poised to grow by orders of magnitude in the coming years. We are seeking a highly-motivated public relations specialist with an interest in the web3 industry and the opportunities it presents people around the world.

Why Join Consensys?

Here are some of the perks of being part of a unique organization like Consensys

• One of the most recognized tech companies in the blockchain ecosystem globally. Work experience at Consensys is a tremendous reference for your future career. Consensys alumni have moved on to become tech entrepreneurs, CEOs, and team leads at tech companies.
• The forefront of a revolution. We fundamentally believe blockchain is a next generation of technology that can lay the foundation for a more just and equitable society. You can be a part of building the digital economy of tomorrow and radically transforming our society for the better.
• A dynamic startup environment with deep roots. We are one of the earliest blockchain companies and a leader in the space. You’ll join a network of entrepreneurs and technologists that reaches the edge of our ecosystem.  
• Deep technical challenges. Blockchain technology is just over 10 years old. Ethereum itself is still a toddler. There is much to be done before these platforms can scale to the order of millions or billions of users. We are building the tools, infrastructure and applications l that are pushing the technology forward.
• Continuous learning and improvements. You’ll be constantly exposed to new concepts, ideas and frameworks from your peers and as you work on different projects — challenging you to stay at the top of your game.
• We also champion a remote-first work environment and unlimited holidays.

Don't meet all the requirements? Don't sweat it. We’re passionate about building a diverse team of humans and as such, if you think you've got what it takes for our chaotic-but-fun, remote-friendly, start-up environment—apply anyway, detailing your relevant transferable skills in your cover letter. While we have a pretty good idea of what we need, we're ready for you to challenge our thinking on who needs to be in this role.