Animator & Motion Graphics Designer
posthog · Remote · Remote ·
COMPENSATION
€•• – ••k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Fully remote
- First in-house animator
- After Effects + Illustrator
- Character animation
- Async communication
As PostHog's first in-house video animator, you will establish the visual motion identity for the brand. You will design and animate assets ranging from character-led stories to 3D product recreations, working autonomously within a transparent, async-first culture.
What you'll do
- Define PostHog's motion and animation language from scratch
- Illustrate and animate the hedgehog mascot with personality
- Create motion graphics for videos, ads, and social content
- Recreate product UI in 3D for launch visuals
- Build reusable motion templates and brand elements
- Design and animate icons for the website and app
- Collaborate with video producers on documentaries and launches
What you'll need
- Advanced proficiency in After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop
- Portfolio showing diverse styles and technical excellence
- Ability to design and draw original assets, not just animate
- Experience taking projects from concept and script to delivery
- Strong personal standards for quality and craft
- Clear creative point of view on animation
Nice to have
- Experience creating content for developer communities
- Basic video editing skills for rough cuts
- Proficiency in Fresco
- Experience translating product UI into animated assets
Stack
- After Effects
- Illustrator
- Photoshop
- Fresco
How you'll work
- Natively remote company
- Default to async communication
- Tuesdays and Thursdays are meeting-free
- Autonomous teams with high flexibility
What you get
- Transparent public company handbook
- Access to internal revenue and strategy data
- Focus on heads-down building time