Motion Designer

Kyiv, Remote, Full Time

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Skylum allows millions of photographers to make incredible images faster. Our award-winning software automates photo editing with the power of AI yet leaves all the creative control in the hands of the artist.
Join us on our mission to make photo editing enjoyable, easy, and accessible to anyone. You’ll be developing products with innovative technologies, providing value and inspiration for customers, and getting inspired in return.


Thanks to our incredible team of experts, we've built a collaborative space where you can constantly develop and grow in a supportive way. At the same time, we believe in the freedom to be creative. Our work schedule is flexible, and we trust you to give your best while we provide you with everything you need to make work hassle-free. Skylum is proud to be a Ukrainian company, and we stand with Ukraine not only with words but with actions. With our partners Cityswell we co-founded the Valid UA charity fund that helps rehabilitate the victims of the war. We are members of KOLO, an IT fund that provides operational assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. We created an internal Charity Project that every Skylumer can join to help the Armed Forces of Ukraine and volunteer at animal shelters. On top of that, we regularly donate to various organizations to help speed up the Ukrainian victory.


We are seeking a creative and passionate Motion Designer to join our marketing design team. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in crafting captivating marketing videos that showcase the capabilities of our photo editing tools. Your creative vision, technical expertise, and storytelling skills will be essential in helping us engage and inspire our target audience.


Requirements:

  • 2+ years of experience in the same role.
  • Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator).
  • Figma experience
  • Strong portfolio showcasing your motion design and video editing skills.
  • Excellent storytelling abilities and an understanding of visual narratives.
  • Attention to detail and a keen eye for design aesthetics.
  • Knowledge of video compression, formats, and optimization for various platforms.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Experience in creating marketing videos for software products is a plus.


Responsibilities:

  • Conceptualize and Ideate: Collaborate with the marketing and product teams to brainstorm and develop creative concepts for marketing videos that effectively communicate the value of our products.
  • Storyboarding: Create storyboards, mood boards, and visual references to outline the creative direction of each video project.
  • Motion Graphics and Animation: Design and animate visually stunning motion graphics, transitions, and effects to enhance the overall impact of our marketing videos.
  • Video Editing: Edit and assemble video footage, graphics, and animations into polished marketing videos that align with our brand identity and messaging.
  • Sound Design: Incorporate sound design elements, music, and voiceovers to enhance the emotional resonance of the videos.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product managers, and designers, to ensure alignment with project goals and objectives.
  • Stay Current: Stay updated with industry trends, design tools, and emerging technologies to continually push the boundaries of creative motion design.
  • Quality Control: Ensure the quality and consistency of the final output, adhering to brand guidelines and project specifications.


What we offer:

For personal growth:

  • A chance to work with a strong team and a unique opportunity to make substantial contributions to our award-winning photo editing tools;
  • An educational allowance to ensure that your skills stay sharp;
  • English and German classes to strengthen your capabilities and widen your knowledge.

For comfort:

  • A great environment where you’ll work with true professionals and amazing colleagues whom you’ll quickly call friends;
  • The choice of working remotely or in our cozy office space located in Kyiv’s Podil, equipped with everything you might need for productive and comfortable work.
  • The office is prepared for productive work in any conditions, including blackouts, since there are Starlinks, uninterruptible network connections, and two internet providers.
  • There are also additional co-working spaces for the team in Lisbon and Warsaw.

For health:

  • Medical insurance (for UA-based employees);
  • Twenty-one days of paid sick leave per year;
  • Paid psychological support (6 psychotherapy specialists to choose from)

For leisure:

  • Twenty-one days of paid vacation per year;
  • Fun times at our frequent team-building activities.


If you are looking forward to working with true professionals and simply wonderful people and create an amazing product — we are waiting for your CV!