Senior Motion Designer

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

9h

About The Position

Microsoft Copilot is redefining how people work, and voice is central to making Copilot feel human, trustworthy, and delightful. We’re looking for a systems-minded Senior Motion Designer to help shape the future of AI-powered experiences within Microsoft Copilot across voice, screen, and vision modalities. You’ll design intuitive, inclusive, and delightful interactions, working at the intersection of UX, AI, and multimodal interaction.
The M365 Core Design Studio is a global, multidisciplinary team at Microsoft dedicated to bringing humanity to AI experiences. We design intelligent, human-centered solutions that seamlessly integrate into people’s lives and transform how they find, ask, and do across Microsoft 365.
Our studio combines technical depth with creative excellence, blending expertise in UX, motion, voice, storytelling, and systems architecture. We work on some of Microsoft’s most impactful experiences, including Copilot, Windows companions, People experiences, and Search—all with a focus on responsible AI and inclusive design.
Why join the M365 Core Design Studio?
Shape the Future of AI: Work on cutting-edge AI experiences that redefine productivity for millions.
Global Impact: Collaborate with diverse teams worldwide.
Human-Centered Innovation: Make AI more intuitive, inclusive, and trustworthy.
Growth & Learning: Access world-class resources and mentorship.
Culture of Creativity: Join a team that values experimentation, storytelling, and bold ideas.
You will partner across design, engineering, research, and brand to deliver experiences at scale and will help to shape the future of voice in AI.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 4+ years experience working in product or service design
• OR Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 5+ years experience working in product or service design
• OR equivalent experience (e.g., demonstrated experience working in product or service design or using design thinking to solve problems).
• All application submissions must include a digital portfolio showcasing diverse motion work, from UX to creative 2D and 3D animation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with software/tech production teams
• Professional working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Premier Pro, After Effects and Photoshop) and Cinema 4D
• Experience using Figma and design systems to generate and export assets into your workflow
• Prototyping experience using such tools as Figma and Protopie
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a growth mindset
• An ability to self-start in an ambiguous and rapidly changing environment
• Attention to detail, problem solving, creative, and communication skills
• An ability to work quickly, efficiently and to a tight deadline
• A passion for working as part of a team and building great products that delight customers
• A drive for excellence and self-motivation, self-direction, and independence
• An interest in using new AI technologies for high quality storytelling

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of Producers, Designers, Writers, Video Artists, and Motion Designers
• Create style frames and execute the motion design for product experiences and videos
• Bring products to life with design system components and expressive UX motion design
• Curate, create, and animate imagery, iconography, composition, color and voice into dynamic communications for presentations, decks, and motion pieces
• Work closely with design and product owners across Microsoft AI to create product explorations, showcasing our experiences to internal and external audiences
• Simplify complex ideas into easy-to-understand stories (data visualization, concept maps, storyboards, etc.)
• Contribute to and reflect the vibrant and inclusive team culture in the works you create.

What This Job Offers

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