Motion Designer [Contract-to-Perm]

The Monad Foundation is a team of dedicated ecosystem and community builders who are on a mission to massively grow the impact of decentralized tech. We believe that the Monad blockchain--the performant and parallel EVM Layer 1--will help decentralized apps eat the world. The Role Seeking a highly creative and experienced Motion Designer to help shape the visual identity of Monad Foundation’s video media. You’ll play a key role in producing high-quality motion graphics, animations, and video content that both educate and entertain by making complex ideas clear, engaging, and memorable. What You Will Do

• Visual Design & Creative Direction

• Create innovative, effective visual design for major Monad Foundation projects.
• Contribute to the creative direction of major video marketing initiatives.
• As a member of the Media Team, you’ll collaborate closely with videographers, growth, design and ecosystem teams to deliver animated content that meets brand and campaign goals.

• Motion Graphics & Animation

• Develop motion graphics for logo animations, transitions, explainer graphics, and media team visuals.
• Work fluidly across both 2D and 3D animation styles.
• Package educational content tailored for platforms including YouTube, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.

• Production & Execution

• Handle video editing and sequence assembly, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Design livestream and podcast layouts, branding for events and initiatives, and graphics for content.
• Create standalone animated video content using motion design and AI tools.
• Produce animated UI walkthroughs and product demos for Monad Native applications and Monad Foundation product experiences.

• Creative Collaboration & Growth

• Stay up to date with trends in motion design, animation, and production tools.
• Bring creative ideas to the table and help push the boundaries of visual storytelling.
• Contribute to a fast-paced, collaborative culture while balancing multiple concurrent projects.

Example Deliverables / Day-to-Day Work

• Animate educational explainers for Monad and Pipeline channels.
• Design livestream graphics and dynamic lower-thirds for shows like Monad in the Morning.
• Build animated visual identities for events: conferences, hackathons, or online campaigns.
• Develop short, platform-native motion clips for X, TikTok, and Instagram.
• Collaborate with ecosystem teams to produce animated UI product demos.
• Create storyboards and animatics to pitch video concepts before execution.
• Apply AI-assisted tools to speed up workflows and unlock new creative directions.

Who You Are

• Expert-level knowledge of Adobe Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator) and video editing software (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or DaVinci).
• Strong foundation in design principles: typography, layout, color, motion
• Proven ability in storytelling and translating conceptual ideas into compelling visuals.
• Familiarity with all stages of the design and production process (ideation → design → animation → presentation → delivery).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects under tight timelines.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and culture-fit mindset.

Nice-to-Haves

• Located in or able to generally adhere to EST time zone work hours (remote).
• Crypto-native: understands crypto culture and main characters.
• Knowledge of additional tools: Blender, Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine, Figma, or Adobe XD.
• Experience with sound design, storyboarding, or animatics.
• Scripting skills (e.g. JavaScript for AE, Python for Blender).

Portfolio ExpectationsCandidates Should Provide a Portfolio That Demonstrates

• A range of 2D and 3D animation work, ideally in both explainer and brand storytelling contexts.
• Strong logo, title, and transition animations.
• Examples of video editing and sequence assembly showing pacing, rhythm, and narrative flow.
• Educational or technical content presented in a clear, engaging way.
• Creative projects that showcase design fundamentals (typography, layout, color).
• Bonus: work relevant to crypto/web3 culture, livestream/podcast design, or interactive UI animation.

Why Work with Us

• Challenging problems. You’ll work on extremely challenging problems with massive impact.
• Huge opportunity. The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) standard is ubiquitous, but existing EVM-compatible chains are slow and bandwidth-constrained. Monad’s core innovations offer developers the best of both worlds (portability and performance) and are a game-changer for mass user adoption in crypto.
• The right team. You’ll be part of an exceptional and highly-motivated team
• Culture. We’re a lean team working together to achieve very ambitious goals. We are united in our culture of collaboration, low ego, and high-quality output. As an early member of our team, you’ll help continue to shape our culture.

Salary And Benefits Benefits for full-time employees may include medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% coverage for employees); generous paid time off; paid parental leave; and 10 company-observed holidays.