Motion Design Jobs

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Principal Product Designer, Moveworks

🇮🇳 Bengaluru, Bangalore North, India

Lead large, strategic cross-product initiatives to transform global work experiences and drive beautiful, productive product designs. Provide strategic vision and leadership for multidisciplinary teams while acting as an industry thought leader.

Onsite$150,000 - $200,000Full-timeSenior
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Principal UX Researcher, Consumer

🇺🇸 United States of America

The Principal UX Researcher will own the research strategy for the Growth product area, triangulating qualitative and quantitative data to influence product direction and business strategy. They will act as a strategic partner to executives and mentor designers and PMs on conducting evaluative research.

Onsite$140,000 - $170,000Full-timeSenior
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Principal Product Designer

🇦🇺 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

As a Principal Product Designer, you will lead the design for a complex operations platform, shaping how operational processes are experienced and improved. You will partner with cross-functional teams to define strategy and translate it into high-quality, scalable experiences.

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Principal Product Designer - Core Platform

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

Own the end-to-end design for the Core Platform and Fincrime areas, focusing on onboarding, treasury, and compliance systems. Partner with product and engineering leaders to define long-range strategy and mentor other designers within the organization.

Hybrid$120,000 - $180,000Full-timeSenior
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Principal Product Designer

🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America

Lead the design strategy and execution for complex product surfaces, integrating AI-forward thinking and behavioral design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product vision and mentor other designers to elevate craft and research practices.

Hybrid$180,000 - $230,000Full-timeSenior
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Principal Product Designer

🇦🇺 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

As a Principal Product Designer, you will lead the experience strategy for Money Management, collaborating with product and engineering teams to create coherent digital experiences. You will also drive continuous discovery and influence senior stakeholders to align on customer needs and product direction.

Onsite$120,000 - $150,000Full-timeSenior
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Principal UX Designer

🇺🇸 Ohio, United States of America

Define and drive the web experience strategy by translating complex business and product requirements into scalable, intuitive user experiences. Lead end-to-end design work from discovery to delivery while collaborating with Marketing, Product, and Engineering teams.

$101,900 - $132,450Full-timePrincipal
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Principal Product Designer - Loyalty

🇺🇸 Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

The Principal Product Designer will advocate for human-centered product strategy and design, tackling complex product challenges and shaping experience strategy. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create rewarding customer experiences and mentor other designers.

Onsite$242,000 - $338,500Full-timeSenior
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Principal Product Designer - Loyalty

🇺🇸 Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Lead the design strategy and execution for loyalty experiences across Expedia Group brands to drive traveler retention and engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate research insights into scalable, inclusive, and high-quality product solutions.

Onsite$208,000 - $387,000Full-timeSenior
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Principal Product Designer

🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States of America

Lead the end-to-end design of the Stash customer experience, simplifying complex financial problems through human-centered design and AI-assisted workflows. Mentor other designers and partner with Product, Engineering, and Marketing to ensure a coherent brand and high-quality product delivery.

Hybrid$171,000 - $255,000Full-timeSenior
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Principal Product Designer

🇺🇸 Austin, Texas, United States of America

Lead the design of region-specific features and journeys for US customers to grow market share in North America. Collaborate with a cross-functional team to create scalable, high-quality experiences that align with global patterns and local needs.

Onsite$214,000 - $290,000Full-timeSenior
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Principal Product Designer

🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom

Define and maintain scalable design systems and AI-native user experiences from high-level architecture to detailed interaction design. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to frame problem spaces and ensure design intent is preserved during delivery.

Onsite$120,000 - $180,000Full-timeSenior
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Principal Product Designer

🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

Define and maintain scalable design systems and AI-native user experiences while framing ambiguous problem spaces into actionable directions. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to ensure high-quality execution from high-level architecture to detailed interaction design.

Onsite$100,000 - $140,000Full-timeSenior
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Principal Product Designer - Group Guidelines & Finder

🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom

Lead the design direction for foundational platform areas including Guidelines, Finder, and Developer Experience to turn complexity into clarity. Define scalable UX/UI patterns and contribute to the design system to ensure a polished, consistent, and brand-aligned product experience.

Hybrid$120,000 - $180,000Full-timeSenior
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PRINCIPAL PRODUCT DESIGNER

🇲🇽 Mexico City, Mexico

Lead strategic product initiatives focused on sustainability, ESG, and net-zero objectives to create scalable, user-friendly experiences. Define product visions and roadmaps while mentoring design teams and managing senior stakeholder relationships.

Onsite$120,000 - $180,000ContractSenior
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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.