Motion & AI Video Designer
Designer Fund is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage tech companies using design to improve health, sustainability, or prosperity for people. It backs founding teams, particularly those with design backgrounds, across sectors like fintech, healthcare, climate tech, and developer tools.
About Designer Fund
Designer Fund is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in tech companies leveraging design to drive positive outcomes in health, sustainability, and financial prosperity. Its portfolio spans a wide range of sectors including financial infrastructure (Stripe), preventative health (Omada), collaborative tools (Notion), developer tools (Netlify), product management (Linear), payroll and benefits (Gusto), design tools (Framer), and healthcare infrastructure (Commure), among dozens of other companies across fintech, climate tech, healthcare, EdTech, and AI. The firm also runs 'Designer Founders,' a community and platform highlighting designers who have gone on to found and lead companies, reflecting its focus on backing design-driven founders and design-centric startups from early stages through growth and acquisition.
Skills
About the Role
You'll bring our brands and products to life through bold videos and motion graphics that move people's hearts and minds. Based in New York City, you'll report directly to the Creative Director of the in-house studio, which elevates the Via, Citymapper and Remix brands and delivers communications to riders, commercial partners and investors across all channels. You'll be valued for the quality of your output and your ability to create with AI-native workflows, regardless of your years of formal experience. Candidates of all levels are welcome to apply as you help design the future of transportation.
Requirements
- A portfolio demonstrating exceptional talent in motion and video design
- Understanding of foundational animation principles (timing, physics, easing, weight)
- Expertise in translating complex technical concepts into intuitive and impactful motion graphics
- Ability to move between high-level conceptualization and pixel-perfect execution under tight deadlines
- Expertise in generative AI motion and refining Claude / Gemini set-up
- Knowledge of which model to pick for a project (Nano Banana, Runway, Kling, Seedance)
- Experience with node-based generative workflow tools (ComfyUI, Krea.ai, Weave)
- Proficiency with After Effects and the Creative Suite
- Proficiency with interaction design tools like Rive
- Understanding of 3D software like Cinema 4D/Blender is welcome
Responsibilities
- Lead high-stakes projects, transforming complex information into clear, impactful motion narratives that drive outcomes for B2G or B2C audiences
- Create Via's first Motion Design System by documenting and building a comprehensive library of motion patterns and kinetic behaviors that scale across marketing and product touchpoints
- Establish AI-native workflows to elevate creativity, scale output and reduce production cycles
- Design delightful micro-interactions and UX motion, bridging the gap between marketing and product
- Implement animations natively using tools like Lottie or Rive
- Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders in marketing, business and product to manage and execute projects internally or with video production partners
- Mentor creative peers to develop their understanding of motion and AI craft
Benefits
- Free medical plans
- 401K matching