Video & Motion Designer

About Karya:Why was Karya on the cover of the Time Magazine , highlighted by Satya Nadella , and invited to present its work to Sundar Pichai one on one? In part, because Karya is on a mission to provide AI enabled earning and learning opportunities to communities with high talent, but low access to opportunities. Karya achieves this while also delivering high quality, timely, and price competitive data to its clients. Karya builds high quality datasets for large companies like Google and Microsoft, while providing ethical work opportunities and fair wages to its workforce.Karya’s workers make nearly 20 times the Indian minimum wage and through our one-of-a-kind digital work platform, we have delivered over 40 million digital tasks and have positively impacted over 100 thousand workers. In the coming years, our goal is to rapidly scale our impact by bringing economic opportunities to millions of underserved users in India. With a rapidly growing global presence, we are also looking to expand our client base in the Indian market by partnering with leading Indian enterprises.About the Role:Karya is looking for a graphic design–led motion designer who thinks in layouts, systems, and visual clarity first — and uses motion as a tool to enhance understanding and storytelling.This is not a videography or filming role. We’re looking for someone grounded in visual design, typography, composition, and information hierarchy, who can translate static ideas into clear, lightweight motion.You’ll work across two core areas:Learning & Instructional Design: Motion-led training content for rural, multilingual, and first-time smartphone usersBrand & Storytelling: Explainers, motion systems, and visual narratives for partners, funders, and public-facing communicationThis role sits within the Storytelling Team and works closely with Product Design, Instructional Design, and Brand.What You’ll DoDesign storyboards, frames, and visual systems before animating.Create motion-first learning content: static + audio videos, simple animations, voiceover-led explainers, and walkthroughsTranslate scripts and concepts into clear visual sequences using layout, iconography, type, and motionDevelop reusable motion templates and systems aligned with Karya’s brandCollaborate with:Content writers, translators, and instructional designers for clarity and accessibilityProduct and learning teams to ensure content reflects real user needsDesign and brand teams to maintain visual consistency across motion assetsIterate quickly — low fidelity first, refined through testing and feedbackDesign for clarity over cleverness, especially for low-literacy or first-time digital usersWhat You Bring1-3 years of experience in graphic design with a strong motion design componentA solid foundation in:Layout and visual hierarchyTypography and iconographyStoryboarding and information designAbility to simplify complex ideas visually before animating themComfort with tools such as:After Effects (primary)Illustrator / Figma / Canva (for design-first workflows)Premiere Pro (basic edits only — not film-heavy)Familiarity with lightweight animation formats (Lottie, simple transitions, frame-based motion)Curiosity about how people learn visually and cognitivelyNice to HaveExperience designing for low-literacy, multilingual, or rural audiencesBackground in ed-tech, public-interest tech, or non-profitsComfort experimenting with AI-assisted design tools (image generation, rapid prototyping)Knowledge of Indian languages or regional media contextsWhat This Role Is NotNot a videography or filming roleNot focused on complex character animation or cinematic storytellingNot social-media-first motion for trends or reels aloneThis role is about design clarity, systems thinking, and purposeful motion.Why This Role MattersKarya’s work reaches people often excluded from mainstream design and technology. Motion design here isn’t decoration — it’s infrastructure. Your work will shape how people learn new skills, understand digital tools, and engage with AI-enabled work for the first time.What We OfferFlexible leave and vacation policyRemote / hybrid work optionsInsurance as per industry standardsAccess to leaders in technology and social impactMeaningful work at the intersection of AI, design, and equityKarya celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status.If you need accommodations to apply, please contact us at hr@karya.inOriginally posted on Himalayas