Role Overview

Grammarly, now part of Superhuman's AI productivity platform, is seeking a Staff Motion Designer to drive bold, expressive storytelling for our world-class products. With over 40 million users worldwide, we're transforming how people communicate, collaborate, and create.

This role sits at the intersection of brand creativity and product innovation. You'll conceptualize motion experiences that bring Grammarly's AI capabilities to life across product launches, marketing campaigns, social media, and more. Our dynamic hybrid model gives you flexibility while fostering the in-person collaboration that sparks innovation.

As a Staff Motion Designer, you'll set the creative standard for how our brand moves in a hyper-competitive landscape. From explainer videos that showcase our AI writing assistant to social animations highlighting Coda's collaborative workspaces, your work will reach millions and drive business results.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day will blend hands-on craft with strategic leadership:

• Develop creative concepts and visual storytelling solutions for product launches, brand campaigns, and marketing assets
• Create exceptional motion graphics, animations, and visual effects optimized for web, social, and presentations
• Partner cross-functionally with product managers, marketers, UX designers, and engineers to elevate user experiences
• Lead art direction and mentor junior designers while maintaining brand motion guidelines
• Research emerging tools like advanced After Effects techniques, Cinema 4D, and AI-assisted animation
• Pitch compelling motion concepts with clear rationale to executives and stakeholders
• Manage complex project timelines in our fast-paced environment while adapting to shifting priorities
• Contribute to process improvements that streamline creative workflows across teams

This role demands both pixel-perfect execution and big-picture thinking. You'll ship work that doesn't just look good—it drives user engagement and brand love.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate thrives in velocity and brings:

• 8+ years of motion design experience, preferably in tech/SaaS or consumer brands
• Expert After Effects, Cinema 4D, Premiere Pro, and Adobe Creative Cloud proficiency
• Proven portfolio of high-impact work: product launch videos, brand campaigns, social animations
• Strong storytelling instincts and understanding of brand evolution through motion
• Experience leading creative projects and mentoring design teams
• Proactivity to stay ahead in our fast-moving company culture
• Excellent collaboration skills across technical and creative functions
• Passion for emerging tech like AI-driven design tools and real-time rendering

If you've shipped motion that powered growth at scale, we want to see your work.

Salary & Benefits

Grammarly offers competitive compensation for senior design talent:

• Salary range: $165,000 - $225,000 base (depending on experience and location)
• Performance bonuses and equity in a high-growth public company
• Unlimited PTO with encouraged recharge time
• Comprehensive health benefits including mental health support
• 401(k) matching and financial wellness programs
• Professional growth stipend for motion design conferences and courses
• Remote-first with optional San Francisco team collaboration

Why Join Grammarly?

Grammarly isn't just another tech company—we're building the AI layer of human communication. Our 40M+ users trust us to make their writing clearer, more impactful, and more authentic every day.

Impact at Scale: Your motion work will reach millions across Grammarly, Coda, Superhuman Mail, and our new AI agents. Every animation you create influences how the world experiences productivity.

Cutting-Edge Creative: Work with world-class designers on products that integrate across 1M+ apps. We're pushing motion design boundaries with AI context understanding and proactive assistance.

Career Growth: As a Staff Designer, you'll shape our creative direction while mentoring the next generation. Clear paths to Principal Designer and Creative Director roles.

Culture of Ownership: We move fast and trust you to make decisions. No bureaucracy—just pure creative velocity and results.

Read about our values and see why designers love building here.

How to Apply

Ready to make motion magic at Grammarly?

1. Submit your resume and a portfolio link showcasing your best motion work
2. Include 2-3 examples of brand/product storytelling through animation
3. Tell us why you're excited about AI productivity and Grammarly's mission

We review applications on a rolling basis. Top candidates can expect a creative portfolio review followed by team collaboration interviews.

Grammarly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.