Principal, Motion Designer
Hut 8 is seeking a Principal Motion Designer to join their creative team in Miami, Florida. This role involves crafting and animating motion graphics for various media, including videos, social media content, presentations, and internal events. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with brand and content teams to produce polished, on-brand visuals that effectively communicate complex ideas.
Key responsibilities include designing and animating motion graphics for both short-form and long-form video content, social media, and presentations. The role also entails supporting the entire production process of animated content, from storyboarding to final delivery, creating and maintaining templates and recurring motion graphic elements, and collaborating with producers, designers, and marketing partners to bring concepts to life within tight timelines. Additionally, the position involves editing and enhancing video footage with motion graphics, transitions, and visual effects using tools like After Effects and Premiere Pro, building and maintaining a library of reusable motion graphic templates, and assisting with static design needs such as social graphics, decks, and thumbnails.
Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience in motion design, animation, or a related creative role, with proficiency in Adobe After Effects and familiarity with other Adobe Creative Suite tools such as Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator. A strong portfolio demonstrating motion graphics and animation work is essential, along with a solid understanding of design principles, including typography, color, and composition. The role requires the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. Experience with 3D motion design tools like Cinema 4D and Blender, as well as AI tools for automation such as Kling and Weavy, is a plus.
This is a full-time, in-office position based in Miami, Florida. Hut 8 offers a benefits and wellness program that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as paid time off. The company fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, radical transparency, and a relentless growth mentality, providing opportunities to work with a diverse team and contribute to innovative projects in the technology and energy sectors.
Hut 8 is on a mission to build and operate some of the world's largest data centers for next-generation computing workloads, including AI, Colocation, Cloud, and Bitcoin Mining. Joining Hut 8 means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to solving significant challenges at the intersection of energy and technology. The company values thinkers and builders who embrace innovation and are committed to making a meaningful impact in the industry.