Principal, Motion Designer

As Principal Motion Designer at Hut 8, you'll bring the company's brand and stories to life through motion graphics. You'll create animations for long- and short-form videos, quick-turn posts for social channels, and projects for internal events, working closely with the brand and content teams to deliver polished, on-brand motion pieces.

What you'll do

• Design and animate motion graphics for short-form and long-form video content, social media, and internal and external presentations
• Support end-to-end production of animated content, from storyboarding through final delivery
• Create and maintain templates, lower thirds, titles, and other recurring motion graphic elements to keep content on brand
• Collaborate with producers, designers, and marketing partners to bring concepts to life within tight timelines
• Edit and enhance video footage with motion graphics, transitions, and visual effects using After Effects and Premiere Pro
• Build and maintain a library of reusable motion graphic templates, assets and MOGRTs for the broader team
• Translate complex ideas into compelling visual formats that are easy to understand
• Assist with static design needs, such as social graphics, decks, and thumbnails, using tools like Photoshop and Illustrator
• Stay current on motion design trends, tools, and techniques, and bring fresh ideas to the team

What you bring

• 1-3 years of experience in motion design, animation, or a related creative role (internships and freelance work count)
• Proficiency in Adobe After Effects, with familiarity with other Adobe Creative Suite tools such as Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• A strong portfolio or reel demonstrating motion graphics and animation work
• A strong understanding of design principles, including typography, color, and composition
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and openness to feedback from senior members of the creative team
• A collaborative mindset and eagerness to grow within a hands-on creative team

Nice to have

• Experience with 3D motion design tools such as C4D and Blender
• Experience with AI tools for automation (Kling, Weavy)

About Hut 8

Hut 8 is building infrastructure for AI at scale, bringing together exceptional people to solve consequential problems at the intersection of energy and technology. The company is committed to building the defining physical infrastructure company of its generation.