Job Description
We are looking for a visionary Senior 2D Animator to join our elite creative team in San Francisco. In this pivotal role, you will bridge the gap between static design and digital experience, breathing life into our products through fluid, purposeful, and high-performance motion graphics.
At Orbit Digital, we don't just build websites; we craft immersive digital ecosystems. As a Senior 2D Animator, you will work directly with UX researchers and product managers to define motion strategies that enhance usability and delight users. You will be responsible for translating complex user flows into elegant, lightweight animations that run seamlessly across all devices.
Key Highlights:
- Competitive base salary ($120k - $160k) plus performance bonuses and equity.
- Flexible hybrid work model based in our San Francisco office.
- Access to the latest Apple and NVIDIA hardware for high-fidelity rendering.
- Professional development budget for workshops and conferences.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop high-fidelity 2D animations for web and mobile applications using Adobe After Effects, Lottie, and CSS/JS libraries.
- Collaborate closely with the UX/UI design team to ensure animations align with brand guidelines and user experience goals.
- Optimize animation assets for performance, ensuring smooth frame rates (60fps) on low-end devices.
- Create comprehensive motion style guides and reusable animation libraries to streamline the development handoff process.
- Conduct motion research and A/B testing to validate the impact of animations on user engagement and conversion rates.
- Review code and design deliverables to ensure technical feasibility and visual polish.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of professional experience in 2D animation, motion graphics, or UI motion design.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator) and prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch).
- Strong understanding of web technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript) and animation libraries (Lottie, GSAP, Anime.js).
- A strong, portfolio showcasing commercial projects with a focus on micro-interactions and user-centric motion.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate the 'why' behind motion design decisions.