About the job
As a Motion Designer, you’ll apply your passion for animation to simplify complex interactions and solve challenging design problems. You’ll help define and implement Google’s motion design language and you’ll think critically about how motion reinforces Google’s UX brand, enhances interactivity, and delights our users. As a Motion Designer on YouTube AI and Design Systems, you will define how movement and interaction shape the future of AI-powered experiences at YouTube. You will develop a motion language that makes technologies feel intuitive and responsive. You will focus on creating high-fidelity animations and interaction patterns that signal system intelligence and guide users through new journeys. You will also be collaborating with cross-functional partners and will ensure a unified experience for creators and viewers globally.
Responsibilities
Create a cohesive motion language for generative AI experiences that aligns with YouTube's brand personality and improves user comprehension of system states.
Use high-fidelity motion to visualize new tools, helping the community and leadership understand the future of the product.
Partner with engineers to ensure motion intent is accurately translated into production-ready code and optimized for performance.
Qualifications
Minimum
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
4 years of motion design experience in product design, UX design, or UX/UI animation.
Experience with motion design related to physics, patterns, and visual design elements.
Include a portfolio, website, or any other relevant link to your work in your resume (providing a viewable link or access instructions).
Preferred
Master's degree in design, human-computer interaction, computer science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
2 years of experience working in a cross-functional organization.
1 year of experience leading design projects.
Experience using agentic tools (e.g., Jetski or Gemini) to "vibe code" interactive prototypes and accelerate motion explorations.
Knowledge of front-end technical constraints, with experience with tools like Framer or code-based animation to bridge design and engineering.