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Senior Motion Design Lead - Demo
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Nov 02, 2025 | |
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OverviewAs a Senior Motion Design Lead - Demo in Microsoft's Design Studio for the Engines & Experiences (E&E) organization, you will lead a team focusing on creative development of motion and animation systems that bring product UI and new features to life. You will play a critical role in shaping how Microsoft's commercial experiences are demonstrated, understood, and adopted-through expressive, intuitive, and high-fidelity motion design. This role demands deep expertise in product-focused animation, interaction storytelling, and demo creation. You will define motion principles that enhance clarity, guide user behavior, and elevate the emotional impact of new functionality. You'll collaborate closely with product, engineering, and marketing teams to ensure that motion is not just decorative-but essential to how users experience innovation. You will also lead a team of motion designers and producers, driving excellence in craft, consistency in execution, and innovation in technique. You'll be responsible for building scalable motion systems that support product launches, demos, and feature education across channels.
ResponsibilitiesTranslate strategic goals into scalable creative systems that drive brand consistency and audience engagement.Lead the creative direction and execution of motion design for product UI, demos, and feature storytelling.Define animation principles and motion systems that reinforce brand identity and enhance user understanding.Partner with product and engineering teams to visualize new functionality in ways that are intuitive, inspiring, and technically feasible.Develop high-fidelity prototypes and demo assets that showcase new features across platforms and devices.Build scalable motion libraries and toolkits that support consistency and reuse across teams.Provide clear, actionable feedback in creative reviews and mentor motion designers to grow their craft and impact.Collaborate across marketing and design teams to ensure motion aligns with broader brand and campaign goals. | |