Ouryahoo

Motion Designer, Yahoo Finance

United States of America · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$96k-$200kDetected 14 days ago

SparkIllustratorAfter EffectsMotion DesignBlenderVideo ProductionResearchCollaboration

About the role

Yahoo Finance is the world's #1 finance destination, empowering investors with news, information, and tools to make financial decisions with confidence.
As Yahoo Finance evolves, we want our visual identity to carry more energy, personality, and ambition - in motion and everywhere else.
As Yahoo Finance evolves, we want our visual identity to carry more energy, personality, and ambition.

Video and show design:
Design and animate graphics for daily and weekly video programming, from market opens and breaking news hits to longer-form feature content.
Create show packages, opens, transitions, and lower thirds that are polished, on-brand, and editorially appropriate.
Build reusable motion templates and toolkits that support the video team's daily production needs without sacrificing visual quality.
Collaborate closely with video producers and editors to ensure motion work integrates seamlessly with footage, pacing, and editorial voice.
Support promotional and marketing animation needs across campaigns, series launches, and tentpole events.
Partner with the Creative Director and fellow designers on larger creative initiatives, contributing motion thinking early in the process and iterating quickly on feedback.
Advocate for quality and consistency in motion design, helping set a high bar for the work across the team.

Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects, with strong working knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop.
Your recruiter will let you know if a specific job requires regular attendance at a Yahoo office or facility.
If you have any questions about how this applies to the role, just ask the recruiter!
A strong portfolio demonstrating motion graphics work in a video, broadcast, or editorial context, with clear evidence of design thinking behind the animation.
Solid grasp of design fundamentals including typography, layout, color, and visual hierarchy, applied to motion.
Experience building motion templates and working within established brand systems.
Comfortable working at speed in a fast-paced newsroom environment, managing multiple projects against tight deadlines.
Strong communicator with a low-ego approach to feedback and collaborative iteration.
A genuine curiosity about financial news and how motion can make complex information feel clear and engaging.
An openness to exploring AI-powered design tools where they can accelerate your work.
[Bonus] Experience in broadcast or live video production environments, including familiarity with MOGRT workflows.
[Bonus] Familiarity with 3D tools such as Blender or Cinema 4D.
The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies

The compensation for this position ranges from $96,000.00 - $200,000.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience.The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the

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