Senior Motion Designer

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Senior Motion Designer to shape Google's motion language and collaborate cross-functionally with design, product, and engineering teams. You will define motion concepts and translate them into assets that enhance product experiences.

The role emphasizes iterative design, rigorous documentation for developers, and ensuring animations are technically viable while elevating user experiences across Google products in a fast-paced AI-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in design or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in product design or UX.
• Experience with motion design, physics, patterns, and visual design elements.
• Include a portfolio or link with accessible instructions.

Responsibilities

• Create initial motion concepts and high-fidelity mocks, exploring new approaches for Google's AI era design language.
• Partner with designers, product managers, and engineers to evolve bold ideas, respond to feedback swiftly, and refine motion concepts and specs in real time to keep the overall vision cohesive.
• Produce detailed documentation and rationale to guide developers in accurate motion implementation.
• Offer the necessary context for unique animations, ensuring expressive concepts are technically viable and integrate smoothly.
• Navigate ambiguity by translating complex ideas into tangible visuals that test user interface conventions.

Skills

Motion design

UX design

Cross-functional collaboration

Portfolio usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design/HCI/CS or equivalent

Tools

After Effects

Job description

Senior Motion Designer role at Google in Sunnyvale, CA, focusing on motion concepts and shaping Google\'s motion design language through cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Create initial motion concepts and high-fidelity mocks, exploring new approaches for Google\'s AI era design language.
• Partner with designers, product managers, and engineers to evolve bold ideas, respond to feedback swiftly, and refine motion concepts and specs in real time to keep the overall vision cohesive.
• Produce detailed documentation and rationale to guide developers in accurate motion implementation.
• Offer the necessary context for unique animations, ensuring expressive concepts are technically viable and integrate smoothly.
• Navigate ambiguity by translating complex ideas into tangible visuals that test user interface conventions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 6 years of experience in product design or UX.
• Experience related to physics, patterns, motion design, and visual design elements.
• Include a portfolio, website, or other relevant link in your resume with viewable access instructions.

Technologies

• After Effects

About the Job

At Google, the focus is on the user and building experiences that feel fluid, natural, and informative. Motion designers collaborate with cross-functional partners to create desirable and relevant product experiences that elevate the Google brand. User experience guides the development of intuitive, innovative, and beautiful products, with teams that include designers, researchers, content strategists, and engineers who are dedicated to quality, usability, and simplicity. We work on collaborative teams to solve complex challenges and craft experiences that highlight our products.

Compensation and benefits

• US: $159,000 - $230,000 per year + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
• Germany: €112,000 - €114,000 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Note: Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Learn more about benefits at Google.