About Hera
Hera (YC S25) is the first AI motion designer that creates professional animations through conversation. Unlike video-gen tools, Hera generates code-based animations where every parameter can be fine-tuned through prompts or on-canvas editing, giving users the control of After Effects with the simplicity of Lovable.
In our first two weeks after launch, users created over 200,000 animations. Hera has grown to a 6-figure ARR in less than 10 days after launching publicly.
Our founders: Peter Tribelhorn (CEO) built YouTube channels with 50B+ views. Chia-Lun Wu (CTO) was one of the first developers at Vyond, where he built their video editor used by 20,000 businesses today.
About the Role
- Partner with engineering to design intuitive experiences that make AI-powered animation creation accessible to everyone.
- Create the perfect AI-native interface that balances simplicity with power: hiding complexity while giving users control when they need it.
- Run user interviews and usability tests continuously to find new opportunities and validate design choices.
- Own designs from concept to launch, including prototypes, design systems, and pixel-perfect execution.
- Drive growth through design experiments, better onboarding, and conversion improvements.
- Shape go-to-market messaging and visuals that connect with our target audience.
What You'll Bring
You're hungry. Not just ambitious, but obsessed with building something massive.
You're entrepreneurial. You've built things before and demand ownership.
You thrive in ambiguity. No roadmaps, no PMs, just problems to solve.
You have a growth mindset. We're small today, but building something huge. To grow the company, each of us needs to grow personally.
You work like an athlete. High performance, consistent improvement, whatever it takes to win.
You want to work in-person in Berlin (we help you relocate if needed).
We hire for slope, not intercept. We don't care about credentials; we care about trajectory.
Nice to Have
You're NOT a Good Fit If:
You're picky about what you work on.
You lack curiosity or the hunger to learn.
You prefer structured environments with clear boundaries.
You think AI is just hype.
You want to specialize in one technology.
Compensation & Benefits
- €80K - €130K EUR.
- 0.75% - 1.50% equity stake.
- Life-changing equity stake.
- Above-market salary.
- Build a product used by thousands daily.
- The chance to redefine how millions of users create video.
- Office in Berlin Mitte (1 minute from Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz).
- All meals on us - we serve lunch and dinner 6 days/week.