Responsibilities
- Design high-quality motion graphics, animations, and video content to support product UI, feature launches, marketing campaigns, and user education across mobile and web.
- Collaborate closely with UI designers, product managers, and engineers to define and implement motion design solutions for in-app experiences, transitions, micro-interactions, and animations that enhance usability and delight.
- Create storyboards, animatics, and prototypes to effectively communicate motion concepts and user flows.
- Support occasional storytelling or internal communication needs with 3D renders or motion visuals.
- Maintain a consistent motion language and visual guidelines aligned with ByteDance and product branding.
- Stay current with motion design trends, tools, and especially the evolving space of generative AI in creative workflows.
- Manage project timelines and deliverables effectively, ensuring high-quality output within deadlines.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- 2–4 years of professional experience in motion design, animation, or related fields.
- A portfolio showcasing a diverse range of UI animation, motion graphics, and/or video-based storytelling.
- Proficiency in After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lottielabs and ideally some 3D tools (e.g. Spline, Cinema 4D, Blender).
- Demonstrated understanding of fundamental design principles (typography, color theory, composition, layout) and animation principles (timing, easing, anticipation, squash & stretch).
- High attention to detail with the ability to maintain consistency across assets.
- Clear communication skills and a collaborative, feedback-driven mindset.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with UX/UI design is a plus
- Experience in creating motion designs within digital product environments (apps, web platforms).
- Familiarity with design systems and working alongside product teams.
- Experience with or interest in generative AI tools (e.g., Runway, Sora, Firefly, Midjourney) for creative workflows.
- Background in fintech or other complex product domains is a plus.
Job Information
About Us
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.
Why Join ByteDance
Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.
As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.