Job Description

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok enables everyone to be a creator, and encourages users to share their passion and creative expression through their videos.

We are looking for a full-time Senior level Motion Designer to work on AR effects and animation based tools that will lower the creation barrier and enrich the platform's content. The ideal candidate has strong design and conceptual abilities, is able to lead projects, provide direction and mentorship. He/she possesses a confident, passionate, self-driven attitude, always embraces challenge and growth, and thrives in a team environment.

Responsibilities

- Brainstorm with design team members and create AR effect designs that can increase creation.

- Review AR effect proposals and share feedback or direction that can make the concept more robust.

- Create AR related prototype from beginning to end.

- Provide art-direction mentorship to junior motion designers.

- Apply design knowledge to in-app creation tools, to increase content creation.

- Conduct research about new industry standards.

Qualifications

- 5+ years work experience as a motion graphic artist or related position.

- Has mentor experience and project management skills.

- Basic leadership experience and people-management abilities.

- Strong conceptual thinker. Designers are expected to not just execute ideas but also be a part of the initial creative process.

- Good communicator and ability to design and articulate your concepts in a clear, concise manner.

- Good time management skills and creative situational awareness ability.

- Must understand and be able to comply with product value and goals.

- Understanding of visual design elements, color, and composition, as well as sensitivity to aesthetic and seasonal trends.

- Ability to conceptualize across a broad range of aesthetics and styles, and visualize in 3 dimensions.

- Detail oriented. Ability to deliver a polished product under tight deadlines with strong attention to detail.

- Familiarity with standard mobile platforms and AR technology. Experience with realtime systems and engines is recommended.

- Intimate knowledge of industry tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, specifically After Effects. Advanced knowledge of Cinema 4D. Creating advanced particle effects and complex, visually sophisticated animation should be natural.

- Ability to learn and apply new knowledge and skills quickly, in a fast-paced work environment.

- Must be dependable, positive, open-minded, and be able to clearly communicate both verbally and visually.

TikTok 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 TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. 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 believe individuals shouldn't be disadvantaged because of their background or identity, but instead should be considered based on their strengths and experience. We are passionate about this and hope you are too. TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please reach out to us at Recruiting.Corp@tiktok.com.