UX Motion Designer (Unity / Mobile Games)

IGG.com Canada • Vancouver, BC

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

IGG Canada is seeking a talented and detail-oriented UX Motion Designer to join their team. This hybrid role focuses on designing and implementing high-quality UI/UX motion effects, animations, and interactive visual elements for mobile games. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Unity-based motion design workflows, a passion for mobile gaming, and a keen eye for visual storytelling and interaction design. The position reports to the Lead UX Motion Designer and is part of the 3D SLG Game Team. The role is based in Vancouver, Canada.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional experience in motion design, UX animation, or related roles
• Strong proficiency in Unity Animator / Animation systems
• Solid understanding of Unity UX motion workflows, including: Particle System, Sprite Sheet Animation, Sequence-based animations, Timeline / transition logic, Interactive UI states and feedback systems
• Experience creating polished motion graphics in Adobe After Effects
• Strong sense of motion design principles, timing, pacing, and visual storytelling
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop with solid image editing and asset preparation skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AI-powered creative tools is a strong plus, including but not limited to: Seedance 2.0, Kling, NanoBanana
• Video editing skills are considered a bonus
• Passion for mobile gaming, especially SLG (Strategy / Simulation / Live Ops-driven games)
• Familiarity with game UX best practices and player behavior patterns
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams
• A designer who understands both aesthetic quality and functional interaction
• Someone who can bridge the gap between creative vision and technical implementation
• A self-driven team player who stays updated on new tools, workflows, and trends in digital motion design

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-quality UI/UX motion effects for mobile game interfaces using Unity
• Create smooth, responsive, and visually appealing animations that improve usability and engagement
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, game designers, and developers to bring interactive concepts to life
• Optimize animations and effects for performance across mobile platforms
• Develop and maintain reusable motion systems and workflows within Unity
• Support visual consistency across game features, events, and live operations content
• Contribute creative ideas for enhancing user interaction and emotional impact through motion design
• Perform other duties as assigned by the team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits after 3 months including health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• 18 days of accrued paid Vacation + Sick Days.
• Reimbursement for Active Living Benefits and Training/Development fees after 3 months.
• Dependent/Child Benefits.
• Paid Holiday Closure between Christmas & New Year's week.
• Paid Statutory holidays.
• RRSP matching after 1 year.
• Monthly Commuter Allowance after 3 months.
• Monthly team lunches.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed