Motion Designer

About Tessell:

Tessell delivers a highly differentiated

Database as a Service (DBaaS)

on the cloud platform of your choice, including AWS and Azure, with database engines such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, and SQL Server. Our customers choose Tessell for our exceptional user experience, empowering everyone to harness the power of data effortlessly.As a Motion Designer at Tessell, you&aposll play a key role in bringing our product and brand narratives to life through thoughtful, engaging, and high-quality motion design. From

product explainers

to

UI animations

and micro-interactions, your work will help communicate complex ideas simply and memorably. You&aposll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure Tessell&aposs motion language is expressive, cohesive, and scalable across platforms.

What will you do as a Motion Designer at Tessell

UI Animation & Microinteractions

• Design animations for UI transitions, hover effects, state changes, and onboarding flows.
• Partner with UX and visual designers to build motion into user journeys, enhancing interactions and usability.
• Prototype and experiment with motion to validate ideas and bring delight to our users.
  

Brand & Campaign Motion Design

• Translate Tessell&aposs brand identity into a motion language that&aposs consistent and scalable.
• Design animated infographics, logo animations, or visual loops to elevate storytelling.
• Create storyboards, style frames, and motion tests to visualize design ideas and bring them to life prior to production.
• Develop motion design concepts that effectively communicate the features and benefits of our product verticals.
• Contribute animated assets for Tessell&aposs marketing campaigns, social media, landing pages, and events.
  

Design Systems & Motion Guidelines

• Define motion guidelines and style guide that can be reused across components and platforms.
• Create a scalable system for animation speeds, easing curves, transitions, and interaction principles.
• Work closely with engineers to hand off motion assets with clear specs and documentation.
  

Collaboration & Delivery

• Collaborate with UX, product, engineering, and marketing teams to ensure animations are implemented as intended..
• Advocate for motion as a core part of the design language.
  

What types of challenges will you work on

• Explain Complexity Visually

  : Turn deep-tech or data-heavy concepts into clear, visual motion narratives.

• Balance Emotion & Utility

  : Use motion to enhance delight while supporting usability and clarity.

• Create Scalable Motion Systems

  : Build a repeatable system for product animations across features and flows.

• Optimize Performance

  : Deliver animations that are lightweight and accessible across web and mobile.

How do we execute great motion design at Tessell

• Clarity over Clutter

  : Every movement has intent, helping users focus or navigate with ease.

• Speed with Substance

  : Fast iterations, grounded in feedback and real-world performance.

• Brand-Consistent Motion

  : Our motion speaks Tessell&aposs tone: elegant, confident, and clear.

• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration

  : Motion lives best when shared early and built with product, brand, and engineering.

What skills & expertise are we looking for

Core Skills

• Motion Design & Storytelling

  : Strong understanding of visual rhythm, pacing, and narrative flow.

• UI Animation

  : Experience animating interface elements,pacing, transitions, and microinteractions.

• Video Editing & Compositing

  : Ability to craft polished explainer videos and demos from concept to render.

• Sound Design (Bonus)

  : Appreciation for or ability to integrate subtle sound design into motion projects.

Tools & Technologies

• Animation & Compositing

  : After Effects, Rive, Lottie, Jitter, Principle

• Video & Audio

  : Premiere Pro, Audition (or equivalents)

• Design & Illustration

  : Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop

Your Profile Would Stand Out If You Have:

• Experience working on SaaS, enterprise software, or data-driven platforms.
• A strong portfolio showcasing UI, motion graphics, and illustration work.
• Experience designing for both product interfaces and marketing.
• Familiarity with component-based design systems.
  

Who Are We Looking For

We&aposre seeking individuals with a

startup mindset

, those who bring

flexibility

to adapt to evolving priorities,

agility

to deliver quickly and iteratively, and

tenacity

to overcome challenges and drive impactful solutions. If you thrive in a dynamic, innovative environment and are passionate about shaping the future of cloud & database management, you&aposll fit right in at Tessell.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about crafting intuitive, data-driven experiences and want to shape the future of database management, we&aposd love to hear from you!

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Apply now by submitting your

resume and portfolio

showcasing your best work through our

Google Form

. For any questions, reach out to us at

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