Senior UX Motion Designer

Senior UX Motion Designer (Consumer Products)San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)6-Month ContractKindly apply only if you are local to San Francisco, CA (or at a drivable/commutable distance), no relocations.About the RoleWe are seeking a Senior UX Motion Designer to lead motion strategy and execution across large-scale consumer digital products. This role is focused on creating a cohesive motion language that enhances usability, storytelling, emotional engagement, and product consistency across mobile and web experiences.The ideal candidate combines strong visual craft with systems thinking and can translate complex product interactions into intuitive, polished motion experiences. You will work closely with UX Designers, Product Managers, Engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders to define scalable motion patterns, prototype interactions, and support implementation across platforms.This is a highly collaborative role requiring experience working in fast-paced product environments, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.What Exactly Is NeededCore Motion Design ExpertiseThe client is specifically looking for someone who can:Design high-quality motion systems for consumer-facing digital productsCreate animations that improve UX, not just visual aestheticsBuild transitions, micro-interactions, onboarding flows, loading states, and storytelling animationsDefine scalable motion guidelines and reusable animation patterns across productsUse motion to simplify complex user journeys and reduce perceived latencyThis is NOT a pure marketing animation or video-editing role.This is product-focused UX motion design.Required Skills & ExperienceProduct Motion Design Experience (Most Important)The candidate must have:6+ years of UX motion design experienceExperience designing consumer apps/productsStrong understanding of interaction design and user behaviorExperience shipping motion experiences in live productsThey want someone who has worked on:Mobile appsWeb productsLarge-scale user platformsCross-platform ecosystems (Android, iOS, Web)Motion Systems & Design LanguageThe candidate should know how to:Build a scalable motion systemDefine animation standards and reusable behaviorsEnsure consistency across teams and productsCreate motion documentation and implementation specsThis is more strategic than just "making animations."Advanced Prototyping & Animation ToolsStrong hands-on experience with:Adobe After EffectsFigmaLottieSkottie workflowsInteractive prototyping toolsThe candidate must be able to:Create production-ready animation assetsHand off AE files for engineering implementationWork with JSON-based animation workflowsEngineering CollaborationThis role requires close partnership with engineers.The candidate should understand:How animations are implemented in productsLottie/Skottie workflowsJSON animation structuresMotion performance constraintsCross-platform implementation challengesThey do NOT need to be engineers but must speak the technical language well enough to collaborate effectively.UX & Interaction Design ThinkingThis is not only animation work.The candidate should:Understand UX principlesSolve interaction problems using motionImprove usability through transitions and feedbackCreate intuitive user flowsSupport accessibility and platform consistencyStorytelling & CommunicationThe client wants someone who can:Present concepts to leadershipExplain motion rationale clearlyCreate narrative-driven user journeysTranslate abstract ideas into relatable experiencesStrong stakeholder management is important.Cross-Functional LeadershipThe designer will work with:UX teamsProduct ManagersEngineersResearchersMarketing teamsPlatform stakeholdersThe ideal candidate has experience:Leading motion initiativesManaging multiple projects simultaneouslyPrioritizing high impact workstreamsDriving alignment across teamsThis is a senior product motion design role focused on UX, interaction systems, and scalable product experiences.Thanks,Nandit

Created: 2026-05-16