Senior Motion Designer, Google Design Platform _corporate_fare_ Google _place_ Munich, Germany; New York, NY, USA; 3 more; 2 more Mid Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area. _info_outline_ XApplicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Munich, Germany; New York, NY, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 6 years of experience in product design or UX. Experience related to physics, patterns, motion design 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 qualifications: Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field. 8 years of experience in product design or UX. Experience with using animation tools (e.g., after effects or similar), and understanding of basic principles of animation. Experience using motion to reduce perceived latency. Ability to fuse creativity and code to deliver interactions, using motion to a narrative effect and understanding the future of interactive motion. Ability to utilize AI workflows to scale creative output, from conceptual storyboarding to advanced motion flows. About the job At Google, we follow a simple but vital premise: "Focus on the user and all else will follow." Googleu2019s Motion Designers collaborate with cross-functional partners to create desirable and relevant product experiences that consistently elevate the Google brand. They help people make sense of their world by choreographing experiences that feel fluid, natural, and informative. Google User Experience (UX) is made up of multi-disciplinary teams of UX Designers, Researchers, Writers, Content Strategists, Program Managers, and Engineers: we care deeply about the people who use our products. The UX team plays an integral part in gathering insights about the attitudes, emotions, and behaviors of people who use our products to inspire and inform design. We collaborate closely with each other and with engineering and product management to create industry-leading products that deliver value for the people who use them, and for Googleu2019s businesses. As a Motion Designer, youu2019ll apply your passion for animation to simplify complex interactions and solve challenging design problems. Youu2019ll help define and implement Googleu2019s motion design language and youu2019ll think critically about how motion reinforces Googleu2019s UX brand, enhances interactivity, and delights our users. User experience is at the forefront of how we create intuitive, innovative, and beautiful products that people love. We strive to learn and understand our usersu2019 needs, behaviors, and emotions to gather insights that inform product strategy and design. Our UX teams include designers, researchers, content strategists, and engineers who are passionate about quality, usability, and simplicity. We work on collaborative teams to solve complex challenges and craft experiences that highlight our productsu2019 unique capabilities and personalities. Our work touches billions while exemplifying a key principle that is core to Googleu2019s philosophy: u201cFocus on the user and all else will follow.u201d The US base salary range for this full-time position is $159,000-$231,000 bonus equity benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more aboutbenefits at Google (https://careers.google.com/benefits/). Responsibilities Create initial motion concepts and high-fidelity mocks, radically exploring new approaches for Googleu2019s AI-era design language. You will navigate ambiguity by translating complex ideas into tangible visuals that test UI conventions. Partner with designers, product managers, and engineers to evolve bold ideas. Quickly and precisely respond to feedback, leveraging high-order teamwork skills to refine motion concepts and specs in real-time and ensure the collective goal remains cohesive. Create detailed documentation and logic for developers to accurately implement motion designs. Provide the necessary context for unique animations, ensuring that even the most expressive concepts are technically viable and seamlessly integrated. Information collected and processed as part of your Google Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Google'sApplicant and Candidate Privacy Policy (./privacy-policy). Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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