Niantic, Inc. - Visual & Motion Designer (Short-term)

Motion Graphic Designer is needed in Seattle, United States.

Client: Niantic, Inc.

Location: Seattle, WA

Contract: Full-time, Full-time, Full-time

Job Description

Niantic’s Design Team seeks a Visual & Motion Designer to work together to help craft the future of Niantic’s games and platform technology. This role involves collaboration with product managers and engineers to create high-impact and strategic projects that push the boundaries of spatial computing and mapping. The designer will work closely with the user experience (UX) team to shape the visual and interactive elements of Niantic’s augmented reality (AR) and mapping experiences.

As a Visual & Motion Designer, you will be responsible for designing visually compelling concepts, wireframes, mockups, specs, and final designs to convey UX flows, motion design, and spatial computing concepts. Additionally, you will iterate on designs based on research study outcomes, product goals, and feedback from key collaborators and leadership.

Requirements

• 2+ years professional experience in visual and motion design.

• 2+ years professional experience working on high-quality projects with engineers, product management, and UX.

• Strong portfolio showcasing 2D and 3D design experience.

• Ability to convey spatial concepts to diverse audiences.

• Capable of managing multiple projects with acute attention to detail.

• Proficient in typography, layout, and color.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced hybrid environment and handle stress appropriately; adaptable to handle dynamic situations with little advance notice.

• Experience working on cross-functional teams with effective communication through written and verbal communications.

• Passionate about augmented reality and its potential!

• Plus If: Professional experience includes production design for mobile (including mobile AR), spatial design, and/or virtual or augmented reality headsets, and proficiency in end-to-end user experience design or prototyping.

Benefits

The hourly rate for this role is between $55.00/hr - $90.00/hr. This is a contractor position, and the work will be performed based on a service agreement and SOW. Niantic will not offer Contractor direct employment contracts, salary, benefits, equities, or any compensation associated with employment.

Additional Information

Niantic Art/UX/Design works with advanced AR technologies to design visually innovative mobile experiences for millions of users worldwide, encouraging discovery, exercise, and meaningful social experiences.