Animator & Motion Graphics Designer
Core
First in-house video animator and creative engine defining PostHog's motion language, illustrating and animating assets including the mascot hedgehog, UI elements, and brand visuals for video, ads, and digital products.
Role type
Senior IC Animator & Motion Graphics Designer (Illustration)
Builds
Documentaries, product launches, ads, social shorts, animated icons, and brand motion templates.
Domain
SaaS / Product Analytics / Developer Tools
Required skills
Advanced After Effects, Advanced Illustrator, Advanced Photoshop, Character design, 2D illustration, 3D UI recreation, Motion design, Creative direction, Scriptwriting
Preferred skills
Video editing, Fresco, Developer community content creation, UX/UI translation
Technologies
After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Fresco
Responsibilities
Define PostHog's motion and animation language from scratch; Illustrate and animate the mascot hedgehog; Create motion graphics for product launches, ads, and social shorts; Recreate and reimagine PostHog UI in 3D space; Build reusable motion templates and brand elements; Originate ideas from concept to delivery including script and voiceover.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC