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MetaLab, founded in 2006, is an established interface design agency based in Canada that specializes in product strategy, user experience, development, and inte

Motion Design Specialist

Location

United States

Posted

4 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree3 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Motion Design Specialist

MetaLab

• Collaborate closely with designers, engineers, producers, and stakeholders to identify opportunities where motion can improve usability, communication, and overall product experience. • Create high-quality animations, interaction flows, transition concepts, and motion studies that elevate the overall product experience. • Partner closely with engineers to communicate motion intent clearly and ensure thoughtful, high-quality implementation in production. • Translate business goals and product strategy into motion concepts and interaction systems that improve clarity, usability, and flow. • Communicate nuanced motion decisions clearly across disciplines, advocating for thoughtful interaction design throughout the product development process. • Bring client brands to life within digital products while expanding and extending existing visual systems through motion. • Help improve internal motion workflows, tooling, and processes that accelerate quality and collaboration. • Help promote an inspiring, collaborative and inclusive environment for the team. • Mentor and support other Motion Designers through feedback, collaboration and craft leadership.

Job Requirements

  • 3+ years of motion design experience at a studio, product company, digital agency, or as a freelancer
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating motion craft, interaction thinking, and product sensibility
  • Strong understanding of UX, interaction design, and user-centered thinking
  • Ability to translate complex ideas into intuitive, polished motion experiences
  • Experience communicating motion intent and interaction behavior clearly to engineering teams
  • Strong visual design instincts with sensitivity to timing, pacing, composition, and movement
  • Ability to give and receive thoughtful feedback in collaborative environments
  • Proficiency with Figma, Lottie/Bodymovin, and motion design workflows
  • Experience with tools such as Rive, Spline, After Effects, or Cinema 4D is a plus
  • Familiarity with front-end implementation or creative development is a strong bonus.

Benefits

  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Inclusive and diverse environment.

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