Designer III – Motion Designer (Creative Tools)

Linda Werner & Associates

2d•Remote

About The Position

A leading consumer technology company is seeking an experienced Motion Designer to join its in‑product design studio. This role focuses on creating high‑quality motion assets for creative tools, including text effects, video transitions, and video effects used by millions of creators. The ideal candidate blends strong visual craft with technical fluency, working closely with creative coders and technical artists to bring motion systems to life in real-time environments. This is a hands‑on production role within a multidisciplinary design team that includes product designers, visual designers, creative technologists, animators, and art directors.

Requirements

5+ years of experience designing and producing motion graphics and visual effects for real‑time products, interactive experiences, or creative tools.
Proven expertise in VFX, animated graphics, and motion systems with strong timing, polish, and visual taste.
Advanced proficiency in After Effects and Figma, including:
Building and organizing effect systems
Iterating on motion studies
Preparing production‑ready files
Experience collaborating with technical artists or creative coders to translate designs into:
Shaders
Post-processing effects
Real-time implementations
Experience working within a technical creative pipeline, including prototyping, iteration, and engineering handoff.
Background in filmmaking, editing, or short-form video production.

Nice To Haves

Experience with 3D and real-time VFX, including:
Depth
Particles
Lighting styles
Real-time performance constraints
Proficiency with prototyping workflows and rapid iteration tools.
Familiarity with AI-assisted creative workflows, such as:
Texture generation
Motion exploration
Style variation
Knowledge of color grading, LUTs, and post-processing techniques.

Responsibilities

Design and produce motion assets for creative tools libraries, including:
Text effects
Video transitions
Video effects
Collaborate with creative coders to refine designs within internal prototyping tools and real‑time product builds.
Translate motion concepts into clear specifications for engineering partners, including:
Naming conventions
Parameters and constraints
Usage guidelines
Visual references and examples
Prepare detailed documentation and handoff materials to ensure smooth implementation.
Work under the direction of a Creative Director or Art Director to maintain consistency, quality, and alignment with the broader design system.
Iterate quickly in response to feedback, technical constraints, and evolving product needs.