Animator & Motion Graphics Designer

About this role

PostHog is seeking an in-house animator and motion graphics designer who will lead the visual movement of the company’s products and marketing. The role combines illustration and animation, with responsibilities across video, illustrations, and animated assets, including product launches, trailers, social shorts and UI motion. The candidate will develop and own PostHog's motion language and bring the hedgehog mascot to life in motion. It is a hands-on creative position requiring the ability to originate ideas from concept to delivery and work with or independently complete animation projects. The role is aimed at someone with a strong showreel, advanced skills in After Effects, Illustrator and Photoshop, and a portfolio across multiple styles."

What you would do

• Define and shape PostHog's motion and animation language.
• Illustrate and animate the hedgehog mascot and bring it to life in motion.
• Serve as the go-to person for motion in video, including documentaries, product launches and tutorials.
• Recreate or reimagine the PostHog UI in motion for 3D or screenshare visuals.
• Animate icons and build motion templates and brand elements for efficiency.
• Contribute to motion for ads, campaigns, website visuals and illustrations.
• Develop animated logos, lower thirds, transitions and other motion assets.
• Collaborate with the video producer and graphics lead when needed, or work independently from concept to delivery.
• Deliver animation pieces from idea/script to final cut, ensuring high quality standards.
• Create a toolkit of reusable motion assets to speed up future productions.

What they are asking for

• Advanced proficiency in After Effects, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Frescos is a bonus.
• Strong portfolio with technical excellence and varied styles (motion graphics, illustration-led animation, character work).
• Experience illustrating, designing and animating motion graphics and assets you created yourself.
• Ability to originate ideas and take projects from concept to delivery (script/voiceover and animation).
• High level of creativity and personal quality standards in craft.

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