Motion Design Jobs
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Principal UX Designer, Amazon Advertiser UX
🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States
Amazon 🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States
The Principal UX Designer will lead end-to-end design innovation for Amazon's advertising tools, transforming complex workflows into intuitive user experiences. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data-informed design decisions and mentor emerging talent within the organization.
Head of Design / Principal Designer
🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan
Boostdraft 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan
You will lead the user research practice and define the company's design philosophy to drive product direction through rapid, prototype-driven testing. Additionally, you will build and scale a design system while coaching a team of product designers to adopt research-led, iterative workflows.
Senior Principal Engineer, Physical Design Engineering
🇮🇳 Bengaluru, Bangalore North, India
Analog Devices 🇮🇳 Bengaluru, Bangalore North, India
Lead the execution of complex SoC projects from specification to silicon, driving technical strategy and product roadmaps. Coordinate across hardware and software engineering domains to ensure high-quality, first-time-right silicon success.
Senior Principal Engineer, Physical Design Engineering
🇮🇳 Bengaluru, Bangalore North, India
Analog Devices 🇮🇳 Bengaluru, Bangalore North, India
You will lead SoC execution from specification to silicon, driving technical strategy and architecture for complex digital systems. You will also govern silicon sign-off and collaborate across hardware and software domains to ensure product success.
Principal Product Designer
🇺🇸 Palo Alto, California, United States of America
Nubank 🇺🇸 Palo Alto, California, United States of America
Lead the creation of 0-1 product experiences and evolve the global visual identity and illustration system. Architect core interaction patterns for the homepage and unify the design language across Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia.
Principal Design Manager
🇯🇵 Tōkyō, 1, Marunouchi 1, Chiyoda, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan
Microsoft 🇯🇵 Tōkyō, 1, Marunouchi 1, Chiyoda, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan
The Design Manager will oversee the engineering scope, schedule, and budget for datacenter projects across the APAC region, managing internal and external resources. They are responsible for facilitating the delivery of datacenter infrastructure from site due diligence through design, construction, and operational turnover.
Principal Product Designer, Remitly Card
🇺🇸 Arlington County, Virginia, United States of America
Remitly 🇺🇸 Arlington County, Virginia, United States of America
The Principal Product Designer will own the end-to-end design vision for card products, including onboarding, funding, and account management. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to define customer problems and delivering high-fidelity prototypes and interaction designs.
Principal Product Designer, Remitly Card
🇺🇸 Arlington County, Virginia, United States of America
Remitly 🇺🇸 Arlington County, Virginia, United States of America
The Principal Product Designer will own the end-to-end design vision for card products, including onboarding, funding, and account management. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define customer problems and deliver high-fidelity designs that ensure clarity and trust.
Principal Product Designer, Core Experience
🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Tin Can 🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, United States of America
The Principal Product Designer will own the end-to-end software experience for Tin Can, from initial onboarding to long-term user retention. They will conduct user research, establish design patterns, and partner with product and engineering teams to shape the product roadmap.
Principal Product Designer, Core Experience
🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Tin Can 🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, United States of America
The Principal Product Designer will own the end-to-end user experience for Tin Can, from initial consideration to long-term retention. This role involves conducting user research, establishing design patterns, and collaborating with product, engineering, and brand teams to create a cohesive hardware and software experience.
Principal Product Designer
🇺🇸 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Gitwit 🇺🇸 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Lead zero-to-one product design for new AI-native ventures, owning the product experience from early concept through prototype and first launch. Collaborate closely with engineering, strategy, and research teams to set design standards and iterate based on user signals.
Principal Product Designer
🇺🇸 Bentonville, Arkansas, United States of America
Gitwit 🇺🇸 Bentonville, Arkansas, United States of America
Lead zero-to-one product design for new AI-native ventures, owning the product experience from early concept through launch and iteration. Collaborate closely with engineering, strategy, and research teams to set design quality standards and build functional, user-centered products.
Principal Design Manager
🇺🇸 Tampa, Florida, United States of America
Arcadis 🇺🇸 Tampa, Florida, United States of America
Lead and manage project delivery for municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater projects in West Florida. Collaborate with area leaders and technical experts to win new projects and ensure high-quality design and construction execution.
Principal Design Manager
🇺🇸 Orlando, Florida, United States of America
Arcadis 🇺🇸 Orlando, Florida, United States of America
Lead and manage the delivery of municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater projects in West Florida while fostering strong client relationships. Oversee the preparation of construction documents, perform QA/QC reviews, and mentor junior engineering staff to ensure project compliance and quality.
Principal Design Manager
🇺🇸 Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America
Arcadis 🇺🇸 Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America
Lead and manage the delivery of municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater projects in West Florida. Collaborate with area leaders and technical experts to win new projects and ensure high-quality design and construction execution.
About Motion Design careers
Motion is no longer just flair; it is functional feedback in modern interfaces.
Motion designers create the kinetic language that guides users through complex AI workflows and spatial environments. Using tools like After Effects, Rive, and Lottie, they design transitions that reduce cognitive load and bring digital products to life.
Companies like Apple and TikTok invest heavily in motion design to create distinct, high-energy brand experiences that thrive on high-refresh-rate screens and AR/VR platforms.
We feature motion designers, animators, motion graphics artists, and 3D designers working across UI animation, AI-generated content, brand motion, and interactive experiences. Opportunities span tech companies like Apple, Google, and Spotify, AI companies like Midjourney and OpenAI, and streaming platforms like Netflix and TikTok.
Absolutely! Many companies hire remote motion designers, especially AI and tech companies like Discord, Canva, and Framer. Studios and agencies also offer remote freelance work with hybrid flexibility for in-house positions.
After Effects is industry standard, with growing use of Cinema 4D, Blender, Principle, Rive, and Lottie for web animation. AI tools like Midjourney and Runway are increasingly used for concept work. Many roles also require strong graphic design fundamentals. Browse exceptional motion design portfolios for inspiration.
Junior motion designers earn $55k–$75k, mid-level $80k–$120k, and senior/lead positions $130k–$180k+. Companies like Apple, Netflix, and Spotify pay at the top of market. Freelance rates range from $60–$250/hour depending on specialization. See our salary guide for detailed data.
While craftsmanship in After Effects remains vital, the industry has shifted toward functional motion. This means understanding how animation affects user cognitive load and using tools like Rive or Lottie to deliver high-performance, interactive motion for web and mobile apps. Browse Motion Design roles to see these skills in demand.
Don't just show a showreel. Break down your process for specific UI transitions or brand motion systems. Show the "before and after" of a user flow to demonstrate how your motion solved a specific UX problem. Browse our top motion design portfolios for inspiration from designers at Apple and Netflix.