Motion Designer
Preply
We power people's progress.
At Preply, we’re all about creating life-changing learning experiences. We help people discover the magic of the perfect tutor, craft a personalized learning journey, and stay motivated to keep growing. Our approach is human-led, tech-enabled - and it’s creating real impact. So far, 90,000 tutors have delivered over 20 million lessons to learners in more than 175 countries. Every Preply lesson sparks change, fuels ambition and drives progress that matters.
Meet the team!
Welcome to Preply's Design Chapter, where innovation meets passion in crafting remarkable experiences for our learners and tutors.
We're not just designers; we're trailblazers on a mission to redefine language learning. With creativity as our compass and empathy as our guide, we're pioneering a customer-centric approach to product development.
Picture this: a dynamic team of motion designers, creative wizards, UX/UI designers, insightful researchers, and wordsmiths crafting magic together. We're not just solving problems; we're shaping journeys and empowering dreams.
Are you someone who feels the pulse of every marketing campaign, thrives on collaboration, and whose creativity knows no bounds? Do you have a deep appreciation for animation, motion design, and interaction design? If so, you've found your tribe.
We're searching for a passionate Motion Designer eager to stretch their creative muscles and leave their mark on the world. Join our Creative Studio and collaborate with the Product team, where motion designers, copywriters, and videographers/photographers come together to breathe life into our brand's story through engaging animations and interactive experiences.
What you’ll be doing:
We are seeking a talented motion designer to join our marketing and branding team. As an integral member of our creative team, you will play a key role in developing visually compelling motion content for marketing and in-product experiences, helping maintain the consistency and integrity of our brand across various platforms.
Create Engaging Visual & Interactive Content:
- Develop and design compelling motion graphics, animations, and interactive visual effects for various media platforms including digital, advertising, and in-app animations.
- Design motion elements and interactions that enhance user experiences within our digital products while also contributing to brand animations and storytelling across various platforms.
Concept Development:
- Collaborate with creative leads, product designers, and developers to conceptualize and storyboard motion design projects that align with brand guidelines and project objectives.
- Translate marketing and product strategies into engaging visual narratives.
Technical Execution:
- Utilize industry-standard software (e.g., Adobe After Effects, Figma, Lottie, etc.) to produce high-quality animations and visual effects, ensuring consistency and attention to detail.
- Work with product teams to integrate motion and micro-interactions seamlessly into UI/UX designs.
Post-Production & Optimization:
- Deliver top-notch animated content with well-structured files that enable seamless collaboration and efficient iteration.
- Optimize animations for web and mobile applications to ensure smooth performance.
Stay Updated:
- Keep abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in motion and interaction design to ensure our content remains innovative and competitive.
- Explore and experiment with AI-driven animation tools and automation techniques to enhance efficiency and creativity.
- Embrace a multidisciplinary approach to animation, ensuring a seamless transition between branding, marketing, and in-app animations.
Strategic Thinking:
- Understand how motion design fits into broader business objectives, marketing strategies, and user experience goals.
What you need to succeed:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Motion Design, Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Interaction Design, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience working as a motion designer in a marketing, branding, or digital product environment, with a strong appreciation for diverse motion design applications such as brand storytelling, UI/UX motion design, and character animation for digital platforms.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere) and Figma.
- Experience with interactive motion tools such as Lottie, Rive, and advanced prototyping tools is a strong plus.
- Knowledge of emerging AI tools and automation techniques in motion design is highly appreciated.
- Strong understanding of motion principles, UX/UI interactions, storytelling, typography, and color theory.
- A keen eye for detail and the ability to translate complex concepts into visually compelling and interactive experiences.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Passion for innovation, digital storytelling, and creating engaging animations.
- Experience working in the education or technology sector is a plus.
- A portfolio showcasing a diverse range of motion design projects across different styles and applications. UX/UI motion, branding animations, storytelling, and interactive work are all highly valued.
Why you’ll love it at Preply:
- An open, collaborative, dynamic and diverse culture;
- A generous monthly allowance for lessons on Preply.com, Learning & Development budget and time off for your self-development;
- A competitive financial package with equity, leave allowance and health insurance;
- Not in Barcelona? We offer an attractive relocation package to join us in our Preply Barcelona Hub
- Access to free mental health support platforms;
- Access to Gympass-partnered wellness and gym centers throughout Spain to promote and support well-being and physical health;
- The opportunity to unlock the potential of learners and tutors through language learning and teaching in 175 countries (and counting!).
Our Principles
- Care to change the world - We are passionate about our work and care deeply about its impact to be life changing.
- We do it for learners - For both Preply and tutors, learners are why we do what we do. Every day we focus on empowering tutors to deliver an exceptional learning experience.
- Keep perfecting - To create an outstanding customer experience, we focus on simplicity, smoothness, and enjoyment, continually perfecting it as every detail matters.
- Now is the time - In a fast-paced world, it matters how quickly we act. Now is the time to make great things happen.
- Disciplined execution - What makes us disciplined is the excellence in our execution. We set clear goals, focus on what matters, and utilize our resources efficiently.
- Dive deep - We leverage business acumen and curiosity to investigate disparities between numbers and stories, unlocking meaningful insights to guide our decisions.
- Growth mindset - We proactively seek growth opportunities and believe today's best performance becomes tomorrow's starting point. We humbly embrace feedback and learn from setbacks.
- Raise the bar - We raise our performance standards continuously, alongside each new hire and promotion. We build diverse and high-performing teams that can make a real difference.
- Challenge, disagree and commit - We value open and candid communication, even when we don’t fully agree. We speak our minds, challenge when necessary, and fully commit to decisions once made.
- One Preply - We prioritize collaboration, inclusion, and the success of our team over personal ambitions. Together, we support and celebrate each other's progress.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Preply is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Different opinions and viewpoints are key ingredients in our success as a multicultural Ed-Tech company.
Preply will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or veteran status. Together, we are The World Class.
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