ABOUT THE TEAM
Our Brand & Design team is a group of creatives who shape how Basis shows up in the world through compelling marketing content — across product, marketing, campaigns, events, our website, and beyond.
WAYS YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE
This role owns how Basis moves across animation, video, and product UI. Working alongside a team of lead brand designers, you're the dedicated motion resource: translating complex ideas into powerful visual stories that are distinctly Basis and building a motion language that travels across every format and surface.
You take concepts, storyboards, and visual directions and translate them into polished output: long-form product videos, animated campaign assets, website animations, and fast-turnaround social content. You pick up visual intent quickly, execute with craft and precision, know when to ask questions and when to just run. You'll collaborate cross-functionally and closely with project stakeholders, brand, product, and growth teams to keep the brand ecosystem connected.
You will also contribute by:
Producing product demos, instructional videos, campaign videos, and social cuts that simplify complex SaaS workflows through motion graphics and clear visual storytelling — crafted to feel native to each platform without losing brand integrity
Designing UI and product animations for web, including micro-interactions, transitions, and storytelling moments -- Figma & Lottie experience is desired.
Jumping into storyboards and visual explorations early, bringing a motion perspective and flagging what will and won't translate well to animation
Partnering with internal teams to align creative output with both marketing goals and client needs across campaigns, product launches, and web experiences
Helping build and uphold Basis' motion standards, contributing to consistency across deliverables without defining them unilaterally
Owning your project workload and timelines, communicating clearly on progress and priorities
Staying sharp on motion trends, bringing curiosity and hands-on experimentation with AI-first tools, and emerging best practices
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
5+ years in motion design, animation, or video production, ideally in tech or SaaS — portfolio required
A strong online portfolio showing motion work across multiple formats
Expert in After Effects and Premiere Pro; fluent in Illustrator and Photoshop
Deep understanding of motion principles, pacing, and visual storytelling — you make intentional choices, not just pretty ones
Familiarity with front-end web technologies and integrating motion into live environments
Able to break down complex SaaS products into clear, engaging motion
Proven experience creating Lottie animations optimized for web performance
Experience documenting workflows and training others on tools and best practices
Comfortable in creative conversations from brief to delivery — you ask the right questions, know when to lead and when to support, handle feedback well, and manage multiple projects independently
Strong collaborator who communicates clearly, presents work with confidence, and partners well across teams — with the craft to do it beautifully and the agility to move fast.
Comfortable working on-site for choice projects with video (some travel ~5% for seasonal events)
BONUS POINTS
Open to operating a camera and mic to capture interviews or talking heads at events
Experience with Cinema 4D, Blender; curiosity with Maxon Autograph and Cavalry
An ear for music and sound design
Up to date on social platform trends and formats
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Skills Required
- 5+ years in motion design, animation, or video production
- Strong online portfolio showing motion work
- Expert in After Effects and Premiere Pro
- Fluent in Illustrator and Photoshop
- Proven experience creating Lottie animations
- Familiarity with front-end web technologies
- Experience with Cinema 4D, Blender
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
What the Team is Saying
Basis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave offers up to 16 weeks for birthing parents and 8 weeks for non-birthing parents, with adoption/surrogacy leave and up to $15,000 in assistance. Access to Maven fertility support and childcare-related resources further strengthens family benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off, year-round “Flex Fridays” (half-day Fridays), and a recurring paid three-week sabbatical create multiple avenues for rest and flexibility. Remote/hybrid options complement time off by supporting varied work arrangements.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are paired with employer HSA funding, wellness screenings, and dedicated mental-health resources including a Headspace membership. These offerings provide support for both physical and mental health needs.
Basis Insights
What We Do
Basis is a leading global provider of automation software designed specifically for enterprise marketers. Our platform, Basis, is the industry’s only comprehensive digital media solution that seamlessly integrates programmatic, site-direct, advanced TV, search, and social media within a single interface. By unifying these functions, Basis simplifies complex and disconnected media operations, automates repetitive tasks, and minimizes manual processes, enabling marketing teams to focus on strategy and creativity. Our software is built to consolidate various tools and systems, driving productivity while ensuring that advertisers maximize the performance of their multi-channel media investments. With features that streamline workflows and improve efficiency, Basis delivers a powerful solution for optimizing campaign outcomes across multiple channels. Headquartered in Chicago, Basis is recognized not only for our innovative technology but also for our dedication to creating an outstanding workplace culture. Our commitment to our people and our customers underpins everything we do, as we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in digital marketing automation.
Why Work With Us
Our mission is to make the ad industry better for everyone. We invest in our culture and support our employees – from development opportunities to competitive health and wellness programs. If you’re looking for a community that values your whole self, celebrates your wins, and has your back in challenging times – come change the industry with us.
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Remote Workspace
Employees work remotely.
Basis empowers employees to work where they thrive. As a remote-first company, we trust our people to work remotely, AND offer access to our Chicago HQ and shared workspaces across the U.S., ensuring team members are supported where they are.
