Alpaca
Developer APIs for stocks and crypto trading, investing apps, and embedded fintech.
Motion Designer
Location
United States
Posted
74 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Bachelor Degree3 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Design high-quality motion graphics and interaction animations for web and mobile products.
• Create motion that is lightweight, performant, and suitable for code-driven implementation.
• Work with product designers to bring UI concepts to life through motion that enhances usability and engagement.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure animations translate accurately and efficiently into production.
• Develop motion templates, guidelines, and libraries that support a cohesive motion design system.
• Balance expressiveness with performance—knowing when subtlety has the most substantial impact.
• Iterate based on feedback and performance constraints across devices and platforms.
• Produce motion prototypes, storyboards, and timing specifications for handoff.
Job Requirements
- 3–7+ years of experience in motion design, product motion, or interactive design.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating modern, fluid motion for digital products, not just video reels.
- Experience designing motion intended for real-time rendering or code-based implementation.
- Understanding of performance considerations, easing curves, and animation principles.
- Proficiency with tools such as Figma, After Effects, Touch-designer or creative coding workflows.
- Ability to collaborate closely with engineers and speak to feasibility, performance, and implementation details.
- A clear perspective on when motion should be expressive vs. when it should be invisible.
- Strong communication and documentation skills for motion specifications.
- Familiarity with design systems and motion guidelines at scale.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary & Stock Options
- Health Benefits
- New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500
- Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card
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