Motion Designer - Product Videos (Cinematic Product Storytelling Specialist – Remote, India) 🚀 About ScaleKraft ScaleKraft is a fast-growing explainer video studio helping top-tier SaaS, AI, health tech, and fintech startups tell world-class product stories . We don’t make generic explainer videos. We craft cinematic UI launch trailers — sharp, sleek, emotionally engaging videos that make apps feel premium, powerful, and built for scale. Our work sits at the intersection of product design, storytelling, and motion . We're building a new creative category — and we’re looking for someone to help lead that movement. 🔥 The Role: Cinematic UI Animator & Motion Specialist We’re hiring a UI-focused Motion Designer to help us turn real product designs into beautiful, fluid, and high-converting cinematic launch videos for SaaS and AI companies. You’ll work closely with the founder and creative team, taking real UI from Figma and animating it with precision in After Effects. You must understand usability, motion logic, and product flow — and be obsessed with the details. This is a full-time, remote position (India-based, ideally near Hyderabad). You’ll need to be self-directed, async-ready, and excited about building something category-defining. 🎯 Responsibilities ✦ UI Animation & Motion Execution Take real Figma files and turn them into premium-quality motion videos Use AEUX or other plug-ins to move layered designs into After Effects Animate transitions, flows, and micro-interactions with clear logic and cinematic timing ✦ Cinematic Storytelling & Visual Polish Collaborate on narrative structure, pacing, and feature sequencing Execute camera movements, easing, blur, and polish that elevate the UX Add sound cues or rhythm (if capable), or coordinate with audio designer ✦ Workflow & Creative Systems Optimize and document the Figma → AE → Final export workflow Recommend and experiment with tools like Flow, EaseCopy, Ray Dynamic Color, Overlord, and Lottie Help define and evolve the ScaleKraft motion language ✦ (Optional) Light 3D Integration Add depth via simple 3D mockups or animated scenes (using Blender or C4D) Collaborate with 3D artists when needed 🧠 Skills We’re Looking For ✅ Must-Haves Advanced After Effects skills (camera, easing, expressions, compositing) Strong understanding of UI/UX animation logic and interface behavior Experience importing and animating from Figma (AEUX, Lottie, manual prep) Portfolio showing UI motion for SaaS, product, or tech brands Detail-obsessed — you notice a 2px misalignment or off easing instantly Ability to self-manage, hit deadlines, and work async (Slack, Notion, Loom) ✨ Nice-to-Have Bonus Skills Familiarity with Blender, C4D, Octane, Redshift, or Cycles Experience using plug-ins like Flow, EaseCopy, Ray Dynamic Color, Overlord Sound design instincts or music-timed motion Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve for final cuts Real-time engines (Unreal/Unity) are a plus 🧬 Culture Fit: What We Look For We play long-term games with long-term people . We're building a creative culture that rewards: Ownership and speed, not micromanagement Polish, taste, and visual discipline Curiosity about product, design systems, and motion theory People who care deeply about their craft 📦 Compensation & Perks Competitive salary based on skills and speed Bonus incentives for innovation and polish Flexible, async-friendly remote work Long-term growth path as we scale toward $2M ARR Opportunity to build a name in a new creative category 🧪 Hiring Process Portfolio Review Initial Interview (to align vision, style, and expectations) Paid Test Project (15–30 second UI motion video using Figma file) Trial Month (fully compensated) Full-Time Offer 🎥 To Apply Please send: A link to your motion portfolio (Required) A short note on your favorite UI animation project Tools and plug-ins you use (Figma → AE, and any 3D if applicable) 🚫 Applications without a portfolio will not be considered 🌟 Why Join ScaleKraft? Help define a new category in product-focused motion design Work with cutting-edge SaaS, AI, and tech companies Be part of a fast-moving, design-first studio Make launch videos that actually move the needle — not fluff