Overview

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode, pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.

About the opportunity

Come join the Emerging Creative (ECXD) Live creative team at Netflix as we invent what live events look and feel like for a global audience. In this role, you will be a key contributor in building out our design language for live event graphics, directly impacting how millions of fans experience our live moments.

About the team

We are a team that prioritizes culture just as much as the final product. You’re stepping into an environment where we lean on listening and learning equally, ensuring that every teammate feels supported both in the work and beyond it.

Culture requirements

  • We move fast and adapt quickly, especially during live broadcasts.
  • We thrive on collaborative critique and are open to new ideas that improve the work.
  • We lead with clarity and confidence to align our team, even when things are uncertain.
  • We hold ourselves and our work to a high standard, focusing on impact.
  • We invest in each other’s success and genuinely care about the team and what we are building.

About the role

We’re hiring a Senior Motion Designer to join our ECXD Live creative team, a small team focused on shaping the future of live entertainment at Netflix. This is a rare opportunity to help define a new visual language for live events, using motion design and typography to transform complex systems into experiences that captivate audiences worldwide.

You’ll work on the design system for live broadcasts, helping to create a cohesive visual experience for our events. You will play a key role in influencing how the design system comes to life and how it adapts to each live event. Your work will involve everything from designing motion guidelines to building animation systems that capture the energy and excitement of live events.

What you’ll do

  • Own the motion design system for live broadcasts, designing guidelines, components, and reusable motion assets.
  • Build a system that scales across a wide range of live event types, from award shows and sports to comedy specials and WWE.
  • Deliver high-quality motion design, creating detailed storyboards, style frames, and animated prototypes to communicate your vision.
  • Collaborate closely with creative directors, product designers, engineers, and producers to ensure motion design is seamlessly integrated into live broadcasts.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to translate complex systems into simple, intuitive, and visually engaging motion experiences.

About you

  • You are an expert motion designer with a deep understanding of the tools and technologies of live broadcast design, including real-time graphics systems, and love working in the space.
  • You have experience building motion design systems that are flexible, scalable, and adaptable across different formats and platforms.
  • You have a deep understanding of typography and how it works in motion, and you use type to create hierarchy, clarity, and emotion in your designs.
  • You are a systems thinker, able to connect the dots between creative vision, technical constraints, and business goals.
  • You have a passion for live entertainment and are excited by the energy and unpredictability of live events.

The must-haves

  • 7+ years of experience in motion design for live broadcasts, ideally within the entertainment or media industry.
  • Deep knowledge of motion design principles and production processes, including live broadcast systems, real-time graphics, and video workflows.
  • Proven experience designing and building design systems and motion libraries, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work.
  • Advanced skills in After Effects and Cinema 4D, with a strong understanding of other motion design tools and software.
  • Experience with 3D rendering and compositing, as well as knowledge of the latest technologies in motion design.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • A proven track record of delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Even better

  • You have experience working with Unreal Engine.
  • You have experience working on live events, especially sports broadcasts.
  • You have experience working in a creative leadership role.

Why this role matters

Live events are a major part of Netflix’s future. From award shows to sports, we are expanding our live offerings, and this role is critical in shaping how audiences experience these moments. You’ll help us build a design system that makes every live event feel uniquely Netflix, while also raising the bar for what live entertainment can be.

Compensation

Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $310,000.00 – $420,000.00. This compensation range will vary based on location.

Benefits

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.