Senior UI Motion Designer - Remote

Overview

Discord is used by over 200 million people every month for many different reasons, but there’s one thing that nearly everyone does on our platform: play video games. Over 90% of our users play games, spending a combined 1.5 billion hours playing thousands of unique titles on Discord each month. Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We are focused on making it easier and more fun for people to talk and hang out before, during, and after playing games.

In Short

• Collaborate with product designers and engineers to develop motion experiences that enhance usability and delight users.
• Conceptualize, storyboard, and animate functional UI motion that improves the user journey.
• Design motion systems that adhere to design principles, accessibility standards, and product constraints.
• Execute a wide range of animation styles (UI transitions, micro-interactions, motion graphics, etc.), showcasing an eye for detail and fluid timing.
• Partner closely with engineers to implement animations using tools such as Adobe Suite, Lottie, Rive, and Figma.
• Ensure animations are optimized for performance across various platforms and devices.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, adapting to shifting priorities while maintaining quality.
• Provide constructive feedback on the work of peers and vendors to elevate creative output.

Requirements

• A portfolio showcasing strong UI motion design skills and experience, demonstrating a diverse range of motion graphics applications.
• 6+ years of experience in motion design, ideally in the tech or product design space.
• You are an expert in motion principles, composition, timing, and easing.
• You are highly proficient in Adobe After Effects, Lottie, Rive, and Figma.
• You understand how motion enhances product usability and engagement.
• You work effectively with designers, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• You can articulate the rationale behind motion decisions and present creative concepts confidently.
• You are receptive to constructive feedback and iterate quickly to achieve the desired outcome.
• You are team-oriented, humble, and bring a positive attitude to your work.

Benefits

• Experience with 3D software such as Cinema 4D, Blender, or Maya.
• Knowledge of web-based animation frameworks (GSAP, Three.js, WebGL).
• Familiarity with accessibility principles for motion in digital experiences.