Senior UI Motion Designer, Discord
$168-185k
+ Equity
Voice, video and text communication platform
Posted today
Voice, video and text communication platform
1001+ employees
Posted today
$168-185k
+ Equity
1001+ employees
Company mission
Discord's mission is to help friends and communities come together to hang out and explore their interests.
Role
Who you are
- A portfolio showcasing strong UI motion design skills and experience, demonstrating a diverse range of motion graphics applications. Your work should include expressive, storytelling-driven animations and captivating visuals that highlight both functional UI motion and broader motion design expertise
- 6+ years of experience in motion design, ideally in the tech or product design space
- You are an expert in motion principles, composition, timing, and easing
- You are highly proficient in Adobe After Effects, Lottie, Rive, and Figma
- You understand how motion enhances product usability and engagement
- You work effectively with designers, engineers, and other stakeholders
- You can articulate the rationale behind motion decisions and present creative concepts confidently
- You are receptive to constructive feedback and iterate quickly to achieve the desired outcome
- You are team-oriented, humble, and bring a positive attitude to your work
- Experience with 3D software such as Cinema 4D, Blender, or Maya
- Knowledge of web-based animation frameworks (GSAP, Three.js, WebGL)
- Familiarity with accessibility principles for motion in digital experiences
What the job involves
- The Discord Product Creative Team is seeking an exceptional Senior UI Motion Designer with expertise in motion graphics and digital experiences
- The ideal candidate is a master of their craft, blending technical precision to create engaging and functional motion experiences
- You'll play a key role in enhancing the user experience by seamlessly integrating motion into product design, making interactions more intuitive, delightful, and engaging
- We’re looking for someone who can independently craft compelling motion experiences, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and provide clear direction and feedback to vendors
- Collaborate with product designers and engineers to develop motion experiences that enhance usability and delight users
- Conceptualize, storyboard, and animate functional UI motion that improves the user journey
- Design motion systems that adhere to design principles, accessibility standards, and product constraints
- Execute a wide range of animation styles (UI transitions, micro-interactions, motion graphics, etc.), showcasing an eye for detail and fluid timing
- Partner closely with engineers to implement animations using tools such as Adobe Suite, Lottie, Rive, and Figma
- Ensure animations are optimized for performance across various platforms and devices
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, adapting to shifting priorities while maintaining quality
- Provide constructive feedback on the work of peers and vendors to elevate creative output
Our take
Discord is an industry giant in the chat app space. The free platform has rapidly become one of the most popular services in the sector since being founded in 2015. It counts over 150 million active users in 19 million communities, successfully expanding beyond its original focus on video game players to become a broader social networking app and public forum.
Discord's userbase has grown rapidly as remote work has become the norm and a new generation of internet users has come online, attracted to its youthful presentation and plethora of gaming and social tools. It has since fended off takeover bids from Microsoft and interest from other giants such as Amazon and Twitter, and has grown into a profitable company, funded by optional subscription fees and commissions from sales through the platform.
Discord’s remarkable growth, however, is not without obstacles. The company faces competition from deep-pocketed giants like Facebook, and regulatory concerns from those worried about the platform’s relatively light chat moderation. However, the company has the resources and expertise to adapt. For example, the acquisition of harassment detection software company Sentropy will go a long way towards placating the concerns of critics, as will the 2024 acquisition of teen app Gas used to give anonymous compliments to friends. All of these purchases are part of Discord's move to expand out of its mostly gaming-focused customer base.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
28% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Sep 2021
$500m
SERIES H
Dec 2020
$100m
SERIES H
Total funding: $979.3m
Company benefits
- Comprehensive medical insurance including Health, Dental and Vision
- Mental health resources and quarterly wellness stipends
- 16+ paid holidays, 4 weeks of PTO + use-what-you-need sick days
- Paid parental leave (plus fertility, adoption and other family planning benefits)
- Flexible long-term work options (remote and hybrid)
- Volunteer time off
- A diverse slate of Employee Resource Groups
- Plus commuter contributions and other perks for office-based employees
Company values
- Autonomy
- Mastery
- Purpose
- Compassion
Company HQ
Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA
Articles
Leadership
Jason Citron
(CEO)Started out as a programmer at Papaya Studio, Stormfront Studios and Doublefine Productions. Also founded OpenFeint, a global mobile social gaming company.
Worked as a Software Engineer at Casamba and then Kabam. Was Lead Software Engineer at GREE International, and founded social network Guildwork.com in 2009.
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