Motion Designer - Remote

Overview

Argus Labs is building the next generation of massively multiplayer online (MMO) games by empowering players with the extensive freedom to build, extend, and influence the game worlds they inhabit. Our approach is centered around World Engine, our state-of-the-art onchain game server framework.

In Short

• Design and animate motion graphics for game trailers, teasers, in-game cinematics, and UI transitions.
• Collaborate closely with game designers, concept artists, and marketing to deliver engaging visual content.
• Animate assets including characters, effects, logos, and typographic elements in 2D (and ideally 3D).
• Create short-form content (GIFs, reels, clips) for social media, community engagement, and player education.
• Support visual storytelling across platforms while ensuring brand and lore consistency.
• Optimize animations for various screen sizes and platforms (mobile, PC, console).

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in motion design, preferably in games, animation, or entertainment.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating 2D animation, motion graphics, and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency in After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator.
• Familiarity with game engines (Unity, Unreal) or pipeline integration is a strong plus.
• Experience working with Figma, Blender, or Spine is a bonus.
• Solid understanding of animation principles, timing, pacing, and transitions.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative, remote-friendly environment.

Benefits

• A note for the game industry veterans: no crunch :-)
• Flexible PTO (2 weeks required) + holidays
• 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance (US)
• 401k (US)
• Up to $1500 desk set-up stipend
• Well-being allowance
• Company retreats