Metalab

MotionDesignSpecialist

United States; Canada Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Motion Design Specialist at Metalab. Skills: Motion design, Interaction design, Animation, User experience. Create high-quality animations. Create interaction flows”

What You'll Achieve.

Elevate the quality, feel and clarity of the products; Bring interfaces to life; Guide users; Communicate intent; Reinforce brand personality; Make complex interactions feel intuitive and seamless; Help teams align around how a product should feel in motion; Bring clarity to interaction behavior, pacing, transitions, and overall product feel

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Balance timing, movement, delight, and interaction design with usability, accessibility, and product goals

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3+ years of motion design experience, portfolio demonstrating motion craft, interaction thinking, and product sensibility, 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, visual design instincts with sensitivity to timing, pacing, composition, and movement, Ability to give and receive thoughtful feedback in collaborative environments, Proficiency with Figma, Lottieodymovin, and motion design workflows

Nice to Have

Experience with tools such as Rive, Spline, After Effects, or Cinema 4D, Familiarity with front-end implementation or creative development

What You'll Do.

Create high-quality animations

Create interaction flows

Create transition concepts

Create motion studies

Translate business goals into motion concepts

Translate product strategy into motion concepts

Bring client brands to life

Expand visual systems through motion

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate closely with designers, engineers, producers, and stakeholders; Partner closely with engineers; Communicate motion intent clearly; Communicate nuanced motion decisions clearly across disciplines; Advocate for thoughtful interaction design; Help promote an inspiring, collaborative and inclusive environment; Mentor and support other Motion Designers

Communication Scope

Communicate motion intent clearly; Communicate nuanced motion decisions clearly

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