Senior Motion Design Lead - Demo

As a Senior Motion Design Lead - Demo in Microsoft’s Design Studio for the Engines & Experiences (E&E) organization, you will lead a team focusing on creative development of motion and animation systems that bring product UI and new features to life.

• Translate strategic goals into scalable creative systems that drive brand consistency and audience engagement.
• Lead the creative direction and execution of motion design for product UI, demos, and feature storytelling.
• Define animation principles and motion systems that reinforce brand identity and enhance user understanding.
• Partner with product and engineering teams to visualize new functionality in ways that are intuitive, inspiring, and technically feasible.
• Develop high-fidelity prototypes and demo assets that showcase new features across platforms and devices.
• Build scalable motion libraries and toolkits that support consistency and reuse across teams.
• Provide clear, actionable feedback in creative reviews and mentor motion designers to grow their craft and impact.
• Collaborate across marketing and design teams to ensure motion aligns with broader brand and campaign goals.

• Bachelor's Degree or Certificate in Design, Fine Arts, Human Computer Interaction, Visual Communications or related art field AND 4+ years experience in art design or a related art field working on computer games or entertainment.
• 4+ years of experience in motion design, animation, or interaction design.
• 4+ years of experience leading motion teams in product-focused environments.
• 4+ years of experience in motion design tools such as After Effects, Figma, Lottie, Principle, or similar.
• A portfolio showcasing production-ready motion work for User Interface (UI), demos, or product storytelling.

• Industry leading healthcare
• Educational resources
• Discounts on products and services
• Savings and investments
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Opportunities to network and connect

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.