Senior Motion Designer
Company: Compass
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
At Compass, our mission is to help everyone find their place in
the world. Founded in 2012, we’re revolutionizing the real estate
industry with our end-to-end platform that empowers residential
real estate agents to deliver exceptional service to seller and
buyer clients. Please Note: This is a 100% in-office position based
out of our HQ office in NYC. Team Background The In-house Design
Studio is responsible for creating high-quality, best-in-class
design materials, brand identities, and campaigns for our agents;
evolving and refining the Compass brand; and partnering with other
internal teams to maintain and raise creative excellence throughout
the company. Job Description: Real estate is visual, emotional, and
fast-moving — and at Compass, motion design is how we make
technology feel human. Motion powers product launches, UI
animation, and brand campaigns, turning static screens and
strategic ideas into compelling visual narratives. In this role,
you’ll shape how agents, employees, and consumers experience
Compass technology. You’ll transform product releases into engaging
moments, translate complex UX flows into clear animations, and
build scalable motion tools that help agents market themselves and
their listings. At Compass You Will: Lead Motion Strategy & Own the
Narrative : Spearhead high-impact product launch and brand campaign
videos. You will take projects from initial concept, research, and
storyboarding all the way through to final render and compositing.
You own the narrative from start to finish, generating vital
excitement around new features and releases. Bring UI to Life:
Extrapolate UX/UI designs from Figma into meaningful, story-driven
animations that make complex interactions and user flows
immediately clear to our audience. Build Scalable Systems: Champion
operational excellence by developing robust, scalable motion
templates and dynamic assets that agents can use to market
themselves and their listings at scale. Thrive in the Pace: Excel
in a fast-paced environment where stunning aesthetics and
crystal-clear communication must coexist, executing high-quality
work without ever compromising on the details. What We’re Looking
For: Experience: 4–5 years as a Motion Designer with a portfolio of
premium brand or product storytelling work. You are a hands-on
creator who builds files, templates, and motion systems. Technical
Expertise: Advanced proficiency in After Effects (animation,
compositing, templates) and Cinema 4D (modeling, lighting,
animation). Communication: Ability to present ideas clearly,
communicate motion concepts to non-technical partners, and drive
cross-functional alignment. Design Excellence: Strong storytelling,
editing, and design fundamentals with proficiency in Premiere,
Figma, typography, composition, and branding. AI Exploration:
Interest in generative AI tools (e.g., Midjourney, Runway, DALL-E)
for concepting, storyboarding, and asset creation. Agility: Ability
to iterate quickly and manage high-volume deadlines while
maintaining quality. How to Apply: Please submit your resume along
with a demo reel/portfolio (required) that includes examples of
motion graphics, product launch videos, and UI animations.
Compensation The salary pay range for this position is a base pay
of $90,000 - $103,000 annually ; however, base pay offered may vary
depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Bonuses
and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the
compensation package, in addition to a full range of benefits.
Perks that You Need to Know About: Participation in our incentive
programs (which may include eligible cash, equity, or commissions).
Plus paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and
recharge leave; medical, tele-health, dental and vision benefits;
401(k) plan; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); commuter program;
life and disability insurance; Maven (a support system for new
parents); Carrot (fertility benefits); UrbanSitter (caregiver
referral network); Employee Assistance Program; and pet insurance.
Do your best work, be your authentic self. At Compass, we believe
that everyone deserves to find their place in the world — a place
where they feel like they belong, where they can be their authentic
selves, where they can thrive. Our collaborative, energetic culture
is grounded in our Compass Entrepreneurship Principles and our
commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, growth and mobility. As
an equal opportunity employer, we offer competitive compensation
packages, robust benefits and professional growth opportunities
aimed at helping to improve our employees' lives and careers.
Notice for California Applicants Los Angeles County Fair Chance
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