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Motion design helps define how OpenAI communicates—across campaigns, launches, and ongoing storytelling. As a Motion Designer, you will create motion work that supports our marketing and communications efforts, helping people understand and connect with our products, research, and mission. This is a hands-on role focused on craft and execution. You’ll work closely with designers, writers, producers, and marketing partners to deliver motion that is clear, thoughtful, and consistent with OpenAI’s brand.
Job Responsibility:
Design and produce motion assets for marketing and communications, including campaigns, product launches, films, social content, web, and presentations
Translate complex ideas into clear, engaging motion that supports marketing goals and audience understanding
Collaborate with brand, marketing, and communications partners throughout the creative process - from concept to final delivery
Contribute to and apply OpenAI’s motion design principles and systems across channels
Develop storyboards, motion studies, and prototypes to explore and communicate ideas
Execute high-quality animations with strong attention to detail, pacing, and consistency
Adapt work for multiple platforms and formats while maintaining brand standards
Partner with producers and project managers to scope work, manage timelines, and deliver on deadlines
Participate in reviews and critiques, providing and incorporating clear, constructive feedback
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Design, Animation, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
8+ years of experience in motion design, with a portfolio demonstrating strong brand and marketing work
Proficiency in industry-standard motion design and animation tools
Strong fundamentals in storytelling, timing, composition, typography, and visual systems
Experience creating motion for marketing and communication touchpoints
Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and communicate design decisions clearly
Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a high bar for quality
What we offer:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
Relocation support for eligible employees
Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided
Offers Equity
Performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees