Sr. Motion Designer

About this role

Define and build the motion identity for SpaceXSI’s brand across its products and campaigns. This hands-on senior role owns motion work from concept through delivery and develops AI-assisted systems and tools to help teams create motion at scale.

About the company

Cursor builds an AI coding editor and agent workflows that help developers write and ship software faster. It serves software teams looking for tighter AI assistance inside the IDE.

The team

Brand Studio

Stack

What you'll do

• Define and document the brand’s motion system, including timing, transitions, logo animation, and typography in motion
• Build reusable AI-assisted motion templates, tools, and generators
• Concept and produce motion campaigns from storyboards through final delivery
• Partner with product designers and engineers on product interactions, transitions, onboarding, and launch moments
• Direct agencies, animators, and freelancers
• Present creative thinking to stakeholders and collaborate across marketing, product, engineering, and leadership

What we're looking for

• At least 6 years of motion design experience
• Professional experience with After Effects and at least one 3D tool, such as Cinema 4D or Blender
• Reel demonstrating shipped motion design work
• Able to work onsite in New York or San Francisco

Nice to have

• Fluency with AI coding tools, especially Cursor, and ability to build scripts, prototypes, or simple web pages
• Experience using AI video and image generation in production workflows
• Portfolio showing motion systems and shipped campaigns
• Experience building or relaunching a motion identity at a fast-growing tech company
• Experience with real-time or code-based motion, 3D, or sound design
• Experience leading agencies on large, multi-channel campaigns

Benefits

• Equity
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Discounts and other perks