Motion Designer
We’re looking for a Motion Designer who creates fluid, modern, system-friendly motion for web and mobile interfaces. This role requires a strong understanding of how to design motion that is not only beautiful, but performAnt, responsive, and optimized for code-based implementation rather than traditional video exports. Your work will range from subtle interaction animations to full microinteraction systems crafted with intention, clarity, and technical efficiency.
What You’ll Do
- Design high-quality motion graphics and interaction animations for web and mobile products.
- Create motion that is lightweight, performant, and suitable for code-driven implementation.
- Work with product designers to bring UI concepts to life through motion that enhances usability and engagement.
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure animations translate accurately and efficiently into production.
- Develop motion templates, guidelines, and libraries that support a cohesive motion design system.
- Balance expressiveness with performance—knowing when subtlety has the most substantial impact.
- Iterate based on feedback and performance constraints across devices and platforms.
- Produce motion prototypes, storyboards, and timing specifications for handoff.
What We’re Looking For
- 3–7+ years of experience in motion design, product motion, or interactive design.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating modern, fluid motion for digital products, not just video reels.
- Experience designing motion intended for real-time rendering or code-based implementation.
- Understanding of performance considerations, easing curves, and animation principles.
- Proficiency with tools such as Figma, After Effects, Touch-designer or creative coding workflows.
- Ability to collaborate closely with engineers and speak to feasibility, performance, and implementation details.
- A clear perspective on when motion should be expressive vs. when it should be invisible.
- Strong communication and documentation skills for motion specifications.
- Familiarity with design systems and motion guidelines at scale.
Nice to Have
- Understanding of accessibility considerations in motion design
- Ability to create lightweight 3D animations or micro-illustrations.
What You Bring
- A refined sense of motion that elevates the experience while staying performant.
- A collaborative mindset and an ability to translate vision into code-ready assets.
- A passion for the details: timing, easing, cohesion, and subtle movement that feels “alive.”
How We Take Care of You:
- Competitive Salary & Stock Options
- Health Benefits
- New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500
- Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card
Alpaca is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.