We are seeking a talented Motion Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for storytelling through motion graphics and a keen understanding of how design and animation can enhance user experience. 

You will collaborate closely with product designers, brand designers, illustrators, and developers to create engaging animations that bring our products to life.

Responsibilities

• Animation and Motion Graphics: Create high-quality animations and motion graphics for product interfaces, and user interactions.
• Brand Expression: Create animations and define motion principles based on unique brand identity and positioning
• Collaboration: Work with product designers to conceptualize and develop motion design elements that align with the overall product vision and branding.
• User Experience Focus: Utilize motion design to enhance user experience, ensuring animations are intuitive and enhance usability.
• Documentation: Develop guidelines and resources to incorporate motion principles into the product experience at scale.
• Stay Updated: Keep abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in motion design and animation, applying best practices to projects.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Animation, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in motion design, preferably in a product design or tech environment.
• Software Proficiency: Strong proficiency in After Effects, Figma, Lottie, and other relevant design tools.
• Portfolio: A compelling portfolio demonstrating your motion design skills and previous work on product-related projects.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail and a strong understanding of design principles, color theory, and typography.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and decisions.

The compensation for this position ranges from $136,125.00 - $283,750.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions, in addition to equity incentives. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a great 401k, backup childcare, education stipends and much (much) more.

The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies; exercising sound judgment; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.

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