Staff Motion Designer

Google seeks a Staff Motion Designer to define motion language and drive animation driven product experiences, onsite in New York, NY, with location options in Mountain View, New York, or San Francisco, and a salary range of USD 188,000 to 275,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and engineers to craft motion mocks and define system patterns that enhance the Android user experience.
• Build consensus and influence design decisions across multidisciplinary teams.
• Partner with content designers and researchers to evaluate directions and elevate overall quality.
• Leverage AI tools to develop interactive prototypes and scalable solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in product design or UX.
• Experience in product design or UX/UI animation.
• Experience with Generative AI.
• Experience with Adobe creative suit.
• Experience using UX industry tools such as Figma.

Technologies

• Figma
• Adobe creative suit
• Lottie
• Generative AI
• Android

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 12 years of experience in product design or UX.
• 4 years of experience leading design projects.
• 3 years of experience working with executive leaders.
• Experience with 3D and vector animation (Lottie).

About the Job

Google emphasizes a user centered approach. Motion designers collaborate with cross-functional partners to create desirable and relevant product experiences that elevate the Google brand. They choreograph experiences that feel fluid, natural, and informative for users.