Overview

PostHog is the one platform for product analytics, feature flags, experiments, session replay, and error tracking. Our philosophy is to give every team the tools they need to improve their product, with no gatekeepers and no BS. We call it “the product’s context layer” – a way to understand and improve the product in the same place.

We are a natively remote company. We have engineers and designers all over the world who work together in the open. Our handbook is public and written by us, and you can read more about what it’s like to work here.

PostHog’s growth has been intentional: we haven’t had our growth driven by ads, partnerships, or conferences – our work and our words have been the main drivers. We believe that making great products in the open and writing honestly about what it’s like to build them is the best way to do marketing.

Our brand is bold, playful, and opinionated. It’s a reflection of the way we think about the world, and it’s a core part of how we stand out. Our mascot, the hedgehog, is a beloved part of our brand. If you’re a fan of our brand, you’ll fit right in.

About the role

We’re looking for our first in-house animator to join our team. You’ll be responsible for bringing our brand to life through motion, creating videos that help us tell stories about our product and our company.

We already have a strong brand and design system, but we have no in-house motion design. You’ll be the person to change that. You’ll be responsible for our motion design output, and you’ll be the one who defines our motion style.

This role is for you if you’re:

  • An experienced animator and motion designer who has worked in a product or brand team before
  • Able to create high-quality, polished animations that are on-brand and on-message
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly
  • A great storyteller who can take a complex idea and turn it into a simple, engaging animation
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently, with minimal direction
  • A fan of our brand and our approach to marketing

What you will be doing

  • Creating animations for our product launches, including launch films, product demos, and social content
  • Animating our hedgehog mascot and bringing it to life in new and interesting ways
  • Creating motion design for our website, including landing pages, product pages, and blog posts
  • Working with our design team to create motion design guidelines and templates
  • Collaborating with our content and marketing teams to create video content for social media and other channels
  • Helping us define our motion design style and ensuring consistency across all of our content

You will also be responsible for updating PostHog’s first official brand guidelines to incorporate motion design principles. Please include links to your reel or a portfolio of your work in your application.

We’re looking for someone who

  • Has 3+ years of experience in animation and motion design, ideally in a product or brand team
  • Is proficient in After Effects and other motion design tools
  • Has a strong portfolio of work that demonstrates your ability to create high-quality animations
  • Is a great communicator and able to work effectively with a remote team
  • Is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and able to manage multiple projects at once
  • Has experience with 3D animation (a plus, but not required)

Nice to haves

  • Experience with Cinema 4D or Blender
  • Experience with video editing tools like Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro
  • Experience with illustration or graphic design
  • A love of hedgehogs

What we offer

  • We have a generous vacation policy. The specific amount of vacation is dependent on your location, but the default is 25 days per year, with 10 days paid sick leave and 12 public holidays.
  • We offer a 4-day work week for the month of December.
  • We provide support for families. New parents are eligible for paid parental leave.
  • We offer a $500 budget for home office equipment, and a $200 monthly stipend for co-working spaces.
  • We offer a $100 monthly wellness budget.
  • We offer a generous stock option package.
  • We offer a $1,000 annual training budget.

Perks

  • $100 monthly budget for wellness
  • $1,000 annual budget for training
  • Generous stock options
  • $500 budget for home office equipment, and $200/month for co-working space
  • Health insurance: We’ll cover your health insurance if you’re in the US. If you’re outside the US, we’ll provide an equivalent monthly stipend.
  • Unlimited sick days
  • Paid parental leave: We offer paid parental leave for new parents.

What to expect

  • The first 30 days: You’ll get to know the team, the product, and the brand. You’ll start working on small projects and get familiar with our design system.
  • The first 60 days: You’ll start working on larger projects, like product launch films and social content. You’ll also start defining our motion design style.
  • The first 90 days: You’ll be fully integrated into the team and leading our motion design efforts. You’ll be responsible for our motion design output and our motion design guidelines.

After the interview process

  • The interview process will consist of a 30-minute intro call, a 1-hour technical interview, and a 1-hour culture interview.
  • We will be in touch within 5 business days of your application.