Technical Motion Designer (Rive)

We are seeking a talented Technical Motion Designer with a focus on Rive technology to join our innovative team. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend motion design with front-end engineering in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement interactive animations using Rive across various product surfaces.
• Translate motion concepts into production-ready assets while ensuring performance and scalability.
• Own the animation logic, including state machines and databinds within Rive.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to integrate animations into real products.
• Define best practices for motion design and implementation.
• Build tools for designers to modify Rive files at runtime.

Skills

• Strong front-end engineering skills, particularly in JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Proficiency in Rive, including experience with state machines and advanced databinds.
• Solid understanding of animation principles such as timing and choreography.
• Ability to debug and iterate on motion directly in code.
• Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively between design and engineering teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with React, React Native, or similar frameworks.
• Familiarity with animation tools like After Effects.
• Background in building design systems or reusable motion systems.
• Interest in real-time, interactive, or generative animation.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued and empowered. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and contribute to our vibrant team culture. By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex. Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at www.horizontaltalent.com/job-board. Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $33 - $67 per hour based on qualifications and experience.