Motion Designer

Role Overview

If Only Studios is looking for a Motion Designer who brings stories to life with movement, rhythm, and visual energy.

You’ll craft high-impact motion graphics, animated brand assets, reels, explainer videos, product visuals, motion design systems & motions across branding, marketing, UX, and content projects.

If you think in frames, love solving problems visually, and get excited by mixing design, storytelling, and movement, this role is built for you.

Company Description

If Only Studios is a fast-growing, multi-disciplinary creative agency building brands with clarity, storytelling, design excellence, and strategic creativity. We work across Branding, Marketing, UX, and Presentation Design, and are now expanding into Ads, Video Production, and Influencer-led content.

We operate with startup agility and global agency standards, ambitious, high-craft, fast-moving, and always raising the bar. Our mission is simple: help brands express themselves sharply and scale confidently.

Every project is approached with clarity, purpose, and intention, creating impactful brand experiences. Based in Mumbai, the studio partners with clients seeking more than just design—they seek innovative and purposeful solutions.

What you'll be doing

• Create motion graphics, animated assets, reels, and short-form visuals
• Motion design system, brand identities, campaign elements, social content, and presentations
• Work with designers, strategists, and marketing teams on integrated projects
• Translate static designs into dynamic, engaging motion pieces
• Maintain consistent brand language across animations
• Execute edits, transitions, typography animation, and micro-animations
• Bring concepts to life with strong timing, pacing, and storytelling sense
• Collaborate on video projects (if needed): cuts, sequences, transitions
• Manage multiple motion projects with clean organisation
• Explore trends, experiment with new techniques, and push creative boundaries

What you'll need

• Strong motion design skills across After Effects / Premier Pro / similar tools
• Solid understanding of animation principles (timing, easing, movement)
• Ability to build static visuals and then it  into compelling motion narratives
• Fast learner, proactive, and comfortable with creative challenges
• Ability to work across multiple briefs and timelines
• Curiosity about branding, marketing, product storytelling, and UX
• Strong communication skills and openness to feedback
• Comfortable using AI-assisted motion or AI design tools (a bonus)
• Knowledge of 3D software like Cinema 4D or Blender is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Cavalry and Rive is a huge plus!
• Familiarity with video compression and optimization for web and mobile platforms.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on ensuring high-quality video outputs, Good design sense, typography, layout, composition
• Experience in branding, digital design, or related industries is a plus

Bonus if you have

• 3D motion skills (Blender / Cinema4D)
• Experience creating product videos or app UI animations
• Editing + sound design understanding
• Experience in advertising, branding, or digital agencies
• Ability to storyboard or sketch rough visual concepts

Portfolio Requirements

This is a craft-heavy role. Please share:

• A showreel (1–2 minutes)
• Motion/animation samples
• Brand motion or content motion work (if available)