Senior Motion & AI Video Designer

Job description

Groupon connects 42 million customers with local experiences - restaurants, events, wellness and travel - and the million-plus merchants who deliver them. Our mission is to get people offline and into the real world at prices that make it possible. We're an AI-native company in the middle of a platform transformation, moving from a deals marketplace to an experience discovery platform that works for customers and merchants at the same time. We're looking for a **Senior Motion & AI Video Designer** who can take campaign concepts from idea to polished, performance-ready video, raising the quality of Groupon's motion output across digital channels and working in an **AI-first** way at every step. You'll turn briefs into strong video ideas and produce **high-quality motion assets at speed and scale**, pairing generative AI video with real motion craft to deliver more, faster, without compromising quality. It's a chance to define what AI-first video looks like for a global marketplace brand. As a senior contributor on the video team, you'll concept and produce video across paid and owned channels, push our AI video pipeline forward, and uphold our visual identity in every frame. You'll work hands-on and independently, combining AI tools with industry-standard motion tools to set the bar for what our video creative can be. ## **💻 What You'll Do** ### **Lead AI-First Video Production** - Use **generative AI video tools** as your primary production engine for concepting, generation, and iteration, not as an afterthought. - Build and refine **AI-driven video workflows and pipelines** that multiply the team's output while protecting quality and brand consistency. - Apply strong **quality control and creative judgment** to AI outputs: knowing what to keep, what to fix, and what to redo. - Stay ahead of the **latest AI video models, techniques and tools**, testing new releases and bringing what works into production. ### **Craft High-Quality Motion** - Turn marketing briefs into clear video ideas and deliver them as **polished, on-brand motion assets**, from concept to final files. - Design and animate across formats and channels: **Meta, YouTube, CTV, App Store, display and owned channels**. - Bring real **motion design fundamentals** — timing, typography in motion, composition, sound awareness — so AI-generated footage becomes finished, branded creative. - Act as a **guardian of Groupon's visual identity** in motion, applying brand guidelines consistently and adapting them cleanly for local markets. ### **Build Performance-Driven Creative** - Create video that not only looks great but **delivers measurable results** in paid channels: strong hooks, clear messaging, format best practices. - Partner with Marketing/Growth to turn insights into **creative hypotheses, testing plans, and iterations**. - Capture learnings (what worked / why) to **improve future creative performance**. ### **Collaborate Across the Team** - Work closely with **Brand, Marketing and fellow designers** to turn briefs into strong, on-brand video. - Communicate clearly with stakeholders and contribute to a **supportive, high-craft team environment**. - Share knowledge on AI video techniques and bring **fresh perspectives and ideas** to elevate Groupon's storytelling across diverse markets. ## **🎒 What You'll Bring** - **5+ years** in motion design/video creative, ideally within **e-commerce, marketplaces, or performance-driven** environments. - Deep, hands-on **experience with generative AI video** e.g. **Veo, Sora, Kling, Runway, Higgsfield, Seedance**, with published work that shows you can take AI output to finished, branded creative. You should be confident with these (or comparable tools) and proactive about adopting new creative technologies. - Strong portfolio demonstrating **both AI-generated video and motion design craft** (concept, animation, edit). **Portfolio/reel required, only candidates with a portfolio will be considered.** - **Expert proficiency in Premiere, After Effects** and the Adobe Creative Suite; sound design skills is a plus. - Strong understanding of **video for paid channels** and what drives performance (hooks, first 3 seconds, format best practices, iteration). - Ability to **produce concepts and final assets independently and at speed**, from brief to delivery. - Available to work on a **contingent worker (contract)** basis, based in or able to work from **Madrid**. - **Assertive, independent, and reliable**. Comfortable taking creative ownership from day one, with strong stakeholder communication. ## **🚀 Why Join Us** - Define **AI-first video** for a global marketplace brand. - Work in an environment that values **experimentation, new ideas, and an AI-driven creative approach**. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams that care about **quality, impact, and performance**. - Influence how **millions of customers** interact with Groupon's brand every day. If you're excited to push what AI video can do, raise the bar on motion craft, and build performance-ready work at scale, this is your opportunity to have real creative impact. [**Groupon**](https://www.groupon.com) **is an AI-First Company** We’re committed to building smarter, faster, and more innovative ways of working and AI plays a key role in how we get there. We encourage candidates to **leverage AI tools** during the hiring process where it adds value, and we’re always keen to hear how technology improves the way you work. If you’re passionate about AI or curious to explore how it can elevate your role **you’ll be right at home here.** Groupon’s purpose is to build strong communities through thriving small businesses. To learn more about the world’s largest local e-commerce marketplace, click [here](https://www.groupon.com/articles/about). You can also find out more about us in the latest [Groupon new](https://www.groupon.com/articles/press)s as well as learning about our [DEI approach](https://www.groupon.com/articles/dei). If all of this sounds like something that’s a great fit for you, then click apply and join us on a mission to become the ultimate destination for local experiences and services. **Beware of Recruitment Fraud:** Groupon follows a merit-based recruitment process without charging job seekers any fees. We've noticed an increase in recruitment fraud, including fake job postings and fraudulent interviews and job offers aimed at stealing personal information or money. Be cautious of individuals falsely representing Groupon's Talent Acquisition team with fake job offers. If you encounter any suspicious job offers or interview calls demanding money, recognize these as scams. Groupon is not responsible for losses from such dealings. For legitimate job openings (and a sneak peek into life at Groupon), always check our official career website at [Groupon Careers](https://www.grouponcareers.com/)