About Us:
Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world’s top provider of Wi-Fi devices. The company is committed to delivering innovative products that enhance people’s lives through faster, more reliable connectivity. With a commitment to excellence, TP-Link serves customers in over 170 countries and continues to grow its global footprint.
We believe technology changes the world for the better! At TP-Link Systems Inc, we are committed to crafting dependable, high-performance products to connect users worldwide with the wonders of technology.
Embracing professionalism, innovation, excellence, and simplicity, we aim to assist our clients in achieving remarkable global performance and enable consumers to enjoy a seamless, effortless lifestyle.
Overview:
We're looking for a Senior Motion Designer to bring our consumer hardware products to life through cinematic, precision-driven motion graphics. You'll create the launch videos, product feature films, and animated brand content that translate engineering detail into something people want to watch, work that sits at the intersection of industrial design, typography, and premium video production.
What you'll be doing:
- Design and animate motion graphics, style frames, and storyboards for major product launches, from concept through final delivery.
- Animate hardware mechanisms, exploded views, and functional product details with technical accuracy and clean, deliberate timing.
- Integrate 3D renders, kinetic typography, and live-action footage into cohesive, polished videos.
- Build and maintain motion design systems, templates, and asset libraries to keep output consistent across global markets and teams.
- Partner closely with industrial design, brand, and video production teams to make sure every animation reflects how the product works.
Requirements
*PLEASE PROVIDE LINK TO PORTFOLIO WITH APPLICATION
Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience as a motion designer or animator, ideally for a consumer product or tech brand.
- Strong command of After Effects, with working proficiency in Cinema 4D or Blender for 3D integration.
- A reel that shows mastery of timing, weight, and physics not just style, but motion that respects how real objects move.
Preferred Skills
- Experience animating hardware or mechanical products specifically (not just UI or abstract motion).
- Familiarity with generative AI video tools including Figma for fast concepting and prototyping.
Portfolio
Please apply with a working portfolio link. Applications without one will not be considered. Your work should show:
- Strong typographic and color taste.
Benefits
Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000
- Free snacks and drinks.
- Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)
- Contributions to 401k funds
- Bi-annual reviews, and annual pay increases
- Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
- Quarterly team-building events
At TP-Link Systems Inc., we are continually searching for ambitious individuals who are passionate about their work. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, collaboration, and drives our entrepreneurial spirit. As a global company, we highly value diverse perspectives and are committed to cultivating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Beyond compliance, we strive to create a supportive and growth-oriented workplace for everyone. If you share our passion and connection to this mission, we welcome you to apply and join us in building a vibrant and inclusive team at TP-Link Systems Inc.
Please, no third-party agency inquiries, and we are unable to offer visa sponsorships at this time.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 6+ years experience in motion design with a strong CGI portfolio
- Provide a link to portfolio with application
- Proven work with luxury or other premium hardware brands
- Advanced skills in Cinema 4D, Houdini, Blender, or similar
- Strong understanding of lighting, materials, simulation, and rendering
- Sharp eye for design, composition, and pacing
- Conceptual thinking (not just executional)
- Experience with 2D and 3D workflows and Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
- Pre-production and production skills
- Experience with Redshift, Arnold, or Octane
- Houdini or simulation work (fluid, particles, cloth)
- Studio background
- Experience working with global / Fortune 100 brands
- Knowledge of real-time rendering or AI-assisted workflows
What We Do
Ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction for Wireless Routers” by J.D. Power. TP-Link is an industry-leading provider of wireless networking products. With tens of millions of customers in more than 120 countries, TP-Link’s consumer and business products reflect the company’s substantial investment in research and development and meticulous in-house design, manufacturing and testing. TP-Link’s award-winning product line includes routers, range extenders, switches, network adapters, IP cameras, media converters, Powerline adapters and smart home products. TP-Link products are available from the world’s leading distributors, resellers and consumer tech retailers. TP-Link’s U.S. presence includes its headquarters in Brea, CA. For career-related inquiries, please contact [email protected].
