Motion Graphic Designer, Discord

$178-205.6k

Lottie
After Effects
Maya
Senior level
San Francisco Bay Area
Remote from US
Discord

Voice, video and text communication platform

Job no longer available

Discord

Voice, video and text communication platform

1001+ employees

B2CGamingCommunicationSocialSocial MediaCommunity

Job no longer available

$178-205.6k

Lottie
After Effects
Maya
Senior level
San Francisco Bay Area
Remote from US

1001+ employees

B2CGamingCommunicationSocialSocial MediaCommunity

Company mission

Discord's mission is to help friends and communities come together to hang out and explore their interests.

Role

Who you are

  • Demonstrated expertise in motion design with a portfolio showcasing multiple motion graphics and animations
  • 6+ years of design/production experience with an ad agency or in-house design team; in tech or gaming industry
  • Proficient in both 3D and 2D animation techniques, with a understanding of motion principles, composition, and timing
  • Experience with design principles, color theory, and typography
  • Proficiency in industry-standard software and tools, such as Adobe After Effects, Lottie, Cel, Cinema 4D, Maya, or similar 3D animation software
  • Improve on designs to achieve the desired outcome with other designers
  • Knowledge of video editing, compositing, and audio editing

Desirable

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Graphic design, Animation, or a related field

What the job involves

  • As a Motion Designer, you'll be the magician who brings ideas to life, taking them to a whole new level with motion. Your main focus will create mind-blowing in-app content that adds value to our customers' Discord experience
  • Your role will involve the production of visually stunning and captivating character animations, the creation of delightful UI moments, and fulfilling multiple other motion graphics requirements
  • You will be part of the Product Creative team responsible for all creative content within the Discord product. The team is made up of Illustrator, Graphic Designer, 3D Artist, and motion Designer
  • Collaborate with the Product Design Team to produce diverse in-product creative assets, including animating illustrations, character designs, stickers, scenery backgrounds, art, icons, and profile decorations
  • Collaborate with artists, designers, and other team members to ensure cohesive and visually appealing motion design outcomes
  • Conceptualize, storyboard, design, and animatics to communicate design concepts and motion sequences
  • Use industry-standard software and tools to create high-quality animations, including Adobe After Effects, Lottie, Cinema 4D, or other 3D animation software
  • Maintain understanding of current design trends and techniques, and implement them into motion design projects
  • Ensure all motion designs meet project requirements, brand guidelines, and technical specifications
  • Work harmoniously with artists, designers, and team members to integrate motion designs within the broader creative vision
  • Meet project deadlines and in response to changing priorities
  • Collaborate with Illustrators to bring ideas to life

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Insights

Top investors

28% employee growth in 12 months

Company

Company benefits

  • Comprehensive medical insurance including Health, Dental and Vision
  • Mental health resources and quarterly wellness stipends
  • 16+ paid holidays, 4 weeks of PTO + use-what-you-need sick days
  • Paid parental leave (plus fertility, adoption and other family planning benefits)
  • Flexible long-term work options (remote and hybrid)
  • Volunteer time off
  • A diverse slate of Employee Resource Groups
  • Plus commuter contributions and other perks for office-based employees

Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)

Sep 2021

$500m

SERIES H

Dec 2020

$100m

SERIES H

Total funding: $979.3m

Our take

Discord is an industry giant in the chat app space. The free platform has rapidly become one of the most popular services in the sector since being founded in 2015. It counts over 150 million active users in 19 million communities, successfully expanding beyond its original focus on video game players to become a broader social networking app and public forum.

Discord's userbase has grown rapidly as remote work has become the norm and a new generation of internet users has come online, attracted to its youthful presentation and plethora of gaming and social tools. It has since fended off takeover bids from Microsoft and interest from other giants such as Amazon and Twitter, and has grown into a profitable company, funded by optional subscription fees and commissions from sales through the platform.

Discord’s remarkable growth, however, is not without obstacles. The company faces competition from deep-pocketed giants like Facebook, and regulatory concerns from those worried about the platform’s relatively light chat moderation. However, the company has the resources and expertise to adapt. For example, the acquisition of harassment detection software company Sentropy will go a long way towards placating the concerns of critics, as will the 2024 acquisition of teen app Gas used to give anonymous compliments to friends. All of these purchases are part of Discord's move to expand out of its mostly gaming-focused customer base.

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