Motion Designer

About Ronin Labs

Ronin Labs is a creative tech studio where storytelling meets design innovation. Founded by veterans with 20+ years of experience, we craft standout digital experiences for bold brands and agencies. From immersive campaigns to branded storytelling—if it moves, chances are we’re behind it. As a Meta Badge Partner, we blend design, technology, and culture to deliver scroll-stopping work.

About the Role

We are seeking a Motion Design Intern who is curious, quick to learn, and loves visual storytelling. This role is ideal for someone fresh out of design school or self-taught with a strong portfolio, who is eager to animate, edit, and experiment. You will be excited to make social-first content (Reels, Stories, Shorts), play with transitions, and bring design ideas to life with rhythm and flair. You are here to grow your craft and contribute creatively.

Key Responsibilities

• Create AI-driven, motion-first content tailored for social platforms
• Turn concepts, scripts, and prompts into engaging short-form video content
• Use AI tools to generate visuals, animate ideas, and accelerate production workflows
• Design and develop title graphics, transitions, and reusable motion templates
• Edit short-form videos with guidance from senior designers
• Collaborate with writers, art directors, and strategists to bring ideas to life
• Maintain brand consistency while experimenting with platform-native, trend-driven content
• Participate in script-to-screen ideation and storytelling, with a strong focus on motion and AI
• Continuously explore and experiment with new AI workflows and creative techniques

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic understanding of motion design tools (After Effects or similar)
• Familiarity with Photoshop, Illustrator, or Premiere Pro
• Hands-on or exploratory experience with AI creative tools (image/video/animation generation)
• Strong sense of layout, color, typography, and visual storytelling
• Ability to combine design, motion, and AI workflows into cohesive outputs
• A portfolio showcasing motion design, video editing, or AI-generated work
• Awareness of content trends on Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and emerging formats
• Curiosity, ownership, and a strong willingness to learn, experiment, and push creative boundaries

Qualifications

• Eagerness to animate, edit, and experiment
• Excited to make social-first content (Reels, Stories, Shorts)
• Passion for playing with transitions and bringing design ideas to life with rhythm and flair
• Desire to grow your craft and contribute creatively