Junior Animator / Junior Motion Designer

About the Role
We are looking for a creative and motivated Junior Animator to join our team. In this role, you will help bring ideas to life through engaging motion design, working on a variety of digital content, including short-form videos, ads, and visual storytelling assets.
This is a great opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career who is passionate about animation, eager to learn, and excited to grow in a fast-paced, creative environment.
Here you can see some of our projects (turn off your AdBlock)

• https://demo.perion.com/creative/138380
• https://demo.perion.com/creative/137742
• https://demo.perion.com/creative/132104
• https://demo.perion.com/creative/133171
• https://demo.perion.com/creative/135387
• https://demo.perion.com/creative/140179
  
  Responsibilities
• Create high-quality 2D animations for digital content and marketing materials.
• Apply motion design principles such as timing, easing, rhythm, and weight.
• Animate typography that is clear, engaging, and visually appealing.
• Translate concepts into compelling visual stories through motion.
• Collaborate with designers and project managers to deliver creative solutions.
• Prepare and organize assets for animation using design tools.
• Iterate quickly based on feedback and project requirements.
• Stay up to date with motion design trends, especially in digital advertising.

Requirements

• Basic to intermediate experience in 2D animation and motion design.
• Strong understanding of composition, layout, and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency in Adobe After Effects (primary tool).
• Experience with Photoshop and/or Adobe Illustrator for asset preparation.
• Ability to take feedback constructively and iterate quickly.
• Strong creative thinking and visual ideation skills.
• Ability to simplify complex messages into clear visual content.
• Spoken English.

Would Be a Plus

• Experience with Cinema 4D or Blender (3D elements).
• Familiarity with AI tools such as Gemini or Adobe Firefly.
• Understanding of advertising or motion design trends.
• Experience in AdTech or programmatic advertising.
• Knowledge of dynamic creative optimization (DCO).
• Basic sound design sense.

We Offer

• Opportunity to grow as an animator in a creative and supportive team.
• Hands-on experience working on real-world digital and advertising projects.
• Exposure to modern tools, trends, and technologies in motion design.
• A collaborative environment with designers and cross-functional teams.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• US working hours for smooth communication with the team.
• Official employment according to Ukrainian legislation.

Our hiring journey looks like: Initial Screening -> Interview with HR -> Test task -> Technical interview -> Manager interview -> Job Offer

Interested? 

Please, send us your CV in English with your salary expectations.