Apex Systems is hiring: UI Motion Designer in Redmond

UI Motion Designer

Location: Redmond, Wa

Duration: 11/29/24 - 5/29/26

Pay Range: $30/hr - $40/hr

Our studio has an exciting opportunity for a Motion Designer. You will be working with the UI Content Director and UI team to create pre-visual concepts for bringing life and excitement to our UI and screen transitions through motion. The ideal candidate would have experience in creating UI content and motion graphics, a strong sense of user interface and user experience design, a cultivated aesthetic sense of motorsport and contemporary visual interface design.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality motion graphic assets; videos; transitions, animated UI elements, etc.

• Ensure that all UI motion graphics are consistent with the overall design aesthetic, brand guidelines, and product vision.

• Collaborate with the UI design team to understand the project's visual design goals and requirements and develop motion graphics that enhance the user experience and bring the UI to life.

• Design and create animations that help users understand how to use the product, provide feedback on actions, and communicate important information.

• Work closely with the development team to ensure that motion graphics and animations are correctly implemented and optimized for performance.

• Balance quality with efficiency while managing timely deliveries in a fast-paced production environment.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Able to take direction and incorporate feedback.

• Strong understanding of User Experience and User Interface

• Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite (primarily Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop).

• Cultivated aesthetic sense and keen sense of energy through dynamic motion.

• Self-motivated team player with excellent communication & interpersonal skills.

• Ability to quickly learn new/proprietary software.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Broad knowledge of UI implementation with in-engine tools and restraints

• Post-production & Motion Designer skills including, but not limited to, color grading, typography, transitions, and compositing.

• Familiarity experience with Unreal, Unity, or other game engines.

• Automotive enthusiast with a passion for racing games.

PORTFOLIO SUBMISSIONS

• Examples of good graphic design.

• Examples of transitions to demonstrate pacing, rhythm, and flow.

• Examples of high-resolution Motion Designer.

• Please submit a demo reel/portfolio & breakdown with relevant examples of your work.