Motion Design Jobs
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Principal Designer / Design Manager (Energy)
🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Wsp 🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Act as the statutory CDM Principal Designer for HV and EHV substation projects, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance from concept to construction. Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver technically robust and buildable design solutions for electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure.
Principal Design Manager (Water Infrastructure)
🇺🇸 San Diego, California, United States of America
Arcadis 🇺🇸 San Diego, California, United States of America
Lead the design and construction of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure while managing multidisciplinary teams and project budgets. Foster client relationships and support business development through industry participation and proposal preparation.
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 define the global visual identity and interaction patterns for the company. Act as a strategic advisor to leadership and a mentor to the design organization to ensure design excellence.
Principal UX Designer
🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Amazon 🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, United States of America
The Principal UX Designer will define the UX vision for first-to-market industrial technology products and create intuitive interfaces for robotic systems. You will collaborate with engineering and safety teams to develop scalable design systems and complex user flows that simplify industrial operations.
Principal UX Designer
🇺🇸 Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Amazon 🇺🇸 Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Define the UX vision and execute intuitive interfaces for first-to-market industrial robotics and automation technology. Create scalable design systems, user flows, and prototypes while collaborating with engineering and safety teams to simplify complex operations.
Principal UX Designer, Prime Video Experience Design (PVXD)
🇺🇸 Culver City, CA 90232, United States of America
Prime Video & Amazon Mgm Studios 🇺🇸 Culver City, CA 90232, United States of America
Lead the design of experimental, AI-driven entertainment experiences, including conversational characters and generative video. Partner with cross-functional teams to prototype and advocate for bold, future-facing product visions.
Principal UX Designer, AWS Marketplace and Partner Services
🇺🇸 Arlington County, Virginia, United States of America
Amazon Web Services (aws) 🇺🇸 Arlington County, Virginia, United States of America
Lead the end-to-end UX vision and strategy for AWS Marketplace and Partner Central, transforming complex B2B procurement workflows into intuitive experiences. You will influence product direction, define cross-service design standards, and mentor designers to elevate the organization's design craft.
Principal UX Designer, AWS Marketplace and Partner Services
🇺🇸 Austin, Texas, United States of America
Amazon Web Services (aws) 🇺🇸 Austin, Texas, United States of America
Lead the end-to-end UX vision and strategy for AWS Marketplace and Partner Central, transforming complex B2B procurement workflows into intuitive experiences. Partner with senior leadership to influence product direction and mentor design teams to maintain high craft standards.
Architectural Design Manager for Architectural Lighting Design Firm
🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States of America
Archinect 🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States of America
Serve as a Designer and Project Manager working closely with the firm Principal in an atelier environment. Handle a broad array of projects including base building, institutional, retail, corporate, and residential designs.
Principal Design Manager (Water Infrastructure)
🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Arcadis 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Lead the design and construction of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning through execution. Manage multidisciplinary teams, foster client relationships, and support business development activities to drive regional growth.
12 - Principal, Design Engineering
🇺🇸 Richardson, Texas, United States of America
Celestica 🇺🇸 Richardson, Texas, United States of America
Architect, implement, and support thermal system solutions for AI-centric networking and compute systems from rack level down to board level. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to drive thermal technology roadmaps and ensure designs meet system specifications.
Principal UX Designer
🇺🇸 Palo Alto, California, United States of America
Striim, Inc. 🇺🇸 Palo Alto, California, United States of America
Lead the UX strategy for a next-generation data modernization and AI platform, transforming complex technical workflows into intuitive enterprise experiences. Establish design systems and collaborate cross-functionally to align UX vision with product and engineering goals.
12 - Principal, Design Engineering
🇺🇸 Richardson, Texas, United States of America
Celestica International Lp 🇺🇸 Richardson, Texas, United States of America
Architect and implement thermal system solutions for AI-centric networking and compute systems from the rack level down to board-level components. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure thermal designs meet system specifications and lead technical engagements with customers and suppliers.
Principal UX Designer, Hiring Intelligence
🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Amazon 🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Lead the design vision and agentic interaction models for AI-powered hiring tools across the Recruiter, Hiring, and Candidate Hubs. Define experience strategies that translate probabilistic AI outputs into trustworthy, deterministic user experiences while maintaining a high bar for visual and interaction craft.
Principal Software Engineer, Frontend - Design Systems
🇺🇸 United States of America
Hubspot 🇺🇸 United States of America
Lead the frontend technical direction for the Trellis design system to modernize HubSpot's UI and customer experience. Develop internal tooling, migration pipelines, and accessibility models while mentoring senior engineers and aligning with product roadmaps.
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.