New 
Motion Designer
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Oct 26, 2025 | |
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OverviewAs a Motion Designer in Microsoft's Design Studio for the Engines & Experiences (E&E) organization, you will contribute to the development of expressive, high-quality motion design that elevates brand storytelling across campaigns, social platforms, and experiential touchpoints. You'll work closely with the Creative Director and Account Creative Directors (ACD) to bring ideas to life through animation, transitions, and visual rhythm that reflect Microsoft's brand identity and resonate with global audiences. This role requires strong creative instincts, attention to detail, and a passion for storytelling through movement. You'll be responsible for producing polished motion assets that support product launches, brand campaigns, and social content. You'll also collaborate with designers, writers, and producers to ensure motion enhances clarity, emotion, and engagement. Job Location:The primary location for this position is Redmond, WA. Additionally, there are three other locations where this role may be based. Candidates who do notresidein one of these four areas will berelocatedto Redmond. This role is flexible in that you can work up to 50% from home. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positivelyimpactour culture every day.
ResponsibilitiesCreate high-quality motion design and animation assets for brand campaigns, social content, and experiential activations.Translate creative concepts into expressive motion narratives that reinforce brand identity and storytelling goals.Collaborate with Creative Directors, ACDs, and cross-functional teams to ensure motion aligns with campaign strategy and visual direction.Contribute to motion libraries and toolkits that support consistency and reuse across teams. Maintain a high bar for craft, quality, and attention to detail across all deliverables.Stay current with trends in animation, design, and technology to bring fresh thinking to the team. | |