Motion Designer, YouTube AI and Design Systems

Google • San Bruno, CA

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About The Position

At Google, we follow a simple but vital premise: "Focus on the user and all else will follow." Google’s Motion Designers collaborate with cross-functional partners to create desirable and relevant product experiences that consistently elevate the Google brand. They help people make sense of their world by choreographing experiences that feel fluid, natural, and informative.

Google User Experience (UX) is made up of multi-disciplinary teams of UX Designers, Researchers, Writers, Content Strategists, Program Managers, and Engineers: we care deeply about the people who use our products. The UX team plays an integral part in gathering insights about the attitudes, emotions, and behaviors of people who use our products to inspire and inform design. We collaborate closely with each other and with engineering and product management to create industry-leading products that deliver value for the people who use them, and for Google’s businesses.

As a Motion Designer, you’ll apply your passion for animation to simplify complex interactions and solve challenging design problems. You’ll help define and implement Google’s motion design language and you’ll think critically about how motion reinforces Google’s UX brand, enhances interactivity, and delights our users.

As a Motion Designer on YouTube AI and Design Systems, you will define how movement and interaction shape the future of AI-powered experiences at YouTube. You will develop a motion language that makes technologies feel intuitive and responsive. You will focus on creating high-fidelity animations and interaction patterns that signal system intelligence and guide users through new journeys. You will also be collaborating with cross-functional partners and will ensure a unified experience for creators and viewers globally.

At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $132,000-$189,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google [https://careers.google.com/benefits/].

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of motion design experience in product design, UX design, or UX/UI animation.
• Experience with motion design related to physics, patterns, and visual design elements.
• Include a portfolio, website, or any other relevant link to your work in your resume (providing a viewable link or access instructions).

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in design, human-computer interaction, computer science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience working in a cross-functional organization.
• 1 year of experience leading design projects.
• Experience using agentic tools (e.g., Jetski or Gemini) to "vibe code" interactive prototypes and accelerate motion explorations.
• Knowledge of front-end technical constraints, with experience with tools like Framer or code-based animation to bridge design and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Create a cohesive motion language for generative AI experiences that aligns with YouTube's brand personality and improves user comprehension of system states.
• Use high-fidelity motion to visualize new tools, helping the community and leadership understand the future of the product.
• Partner with engineers to ensure motion intent is accurately translated into production-ready code and optimized for performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level