Job Description
Who we are:
PikPok is a global video game studio with more than 25 years of experience, with offices in New Zealand and Colombia. In New Zealand, we operate as a medium-sized company, while the current structure in Colombia is that of a small business. Our team is multicultural, making English the primary working language.
We have a portfolio that spans games at various stages of the product lifecycle, supported by diverse revenue models, with a presence on mobile, PC, consoles, and virtual reality platforms. Today, we distribute our titles in more than 30 countries, connecting with players around the world.
About the role:
We are looking for an experienced Motion Designer who can turn gameplay into clear, engaging, and high-performing marketing content. This role requires someone who understands product context, takes ownership of deliverables, and actively contributes to improving how we communicate our games to players.
We believe that valuable skills are gained from a variety of experiences, including those from non-traditional paths. Our commitment to flexible work arrangements and a supportive environment reflects our belief that a rewarding career should integrate with a full life. If you think you have what it takes to be our next Experienced Motion Designer and you’re passionate about growing with us, we strongly encourage your application.
Success in this role means delivering high-quality video content that is clear, engaging, and effective in communicating gameplay, while continuously improving workflows and production efficiency.
The Experienced Motion Designer’s responsibilities include:
• Create and edit high-quality gameplay and marketing videos, turning briefs and raw materials into polished deliverables that meet creative and technical standards.
• Plan and capture accurate, clean gameplay footage (and supporting assets) using studio-approved tools, ensuring coverage, readability, and editorial usability.
• Manage versioning and exports across formats and aspect ratios (e.g., 16:9, 9:16, 1:1), validating specs and platform requirements before delivery.
• Run review cycles efficiently by submitting versions through defined workflows, consolidating feedback, applying revisions, and communicating risks or trade-offs early.
• Coordinate requirements with cross-functional stakeholders (publishing, creative, product, UA partners) to align scope, timing, and dependencies for each deliverable.
• Improve production reliability by maintaining organized project files, templates, and documentation, and supporting best practices across the team when needed.
The Experienced Motion Designer’s required knowledge and experience should include:
• B2-C1 English proficiency (assessed)
• Proven experience creating and delivering marketing or publishing video content in a deadline-driven environment (games or live digital products preferred).
• Strong editing fundamentals, with a clear sense of storytelling, pacing, and audience engagement.
• Solid motion design skills for UI callouts, supers, and clarity-driven animations.
• Hands-on experience capturing gameplay and working with game builds and/or in-engine capture tools (Unity experience is a plus).
• Strong proficiency in post-production tools (e.g., Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve) and managing files/codecs reliably.
• Ability to follow brand guidelines and ensure accurate gameplay representation (no misleading visuals or claims).
• Ability to work cross-functionally through reviews, documentation, and iterations.
• Ability to leverage optimization and automation tools (including AI and plugins) to improve production efficiency and output quality.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Media, Arts, or Design studies (related creative fields preferred).
• 5 + years of proven experience in a studio environment, specializing in games, film, television, or other relevant creative industries.
Other desirable knowledge
• Experience maintaining templates/pipelines or supporting juniors with capture/edit best practices.
• Experience producing multi-platform deliverables (storefront videos, social short-form, feature packs) with spec awareness.
• Familiarity with localization workflows and adapting video safely across languages and regions.
• Basic understanding of app-store creative best practices (clarity-first messaging for store videos and promos).
- Hybrid work. PikPok has a flexible approach to splitting your time between working in the office and working from home.
- Health insurance.
- One-time home buyer bonus.
- Staff referral recruitment bonus.
- Partial rebate on mobile phone and tablet upgrades.
- Monthly self-directed Lab Days, annual game jams, and a variety of training and learning opportunities.
