Talent.com
Motion Designer & Character Animator (Contract-to-Hire) Job at Rilla in Austin

Motion Designer & Character Animator (Contract-to-Hire) Job at Rilla in Austin

MediabistroAustin, TX, United States
job_description.job_card.variable_hours_ago
serp_jobs.job_preview.job_type
  • serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
job_description.job_card.job_description

Overview

Motion Designer & Character Animator (Contract-to-Hire)

At Rilla, you’ll be at the forefront of transforming our product into an experience that feels as intuitive, playful, and rewarding as the best consumer games. You’ll design UI animations, build out our character universe, and bring it all to life with bold, innovative motion and art styles. As part of our Games team, you’ll collaborate closely with engineering, product, and design to craft animations that don’t just surprise and delight, but actively inspire our customers to hit their goals and celebrate every one of their wins along the way. The primary playground will be our mobile and desktop app, with opportunities to extend Rilla’s motion language into our website, marketing creative, and other key brand moments. This role is perfect for someone obsessed with game mechanics, passionate about creating joyful, immersive product experiences, and ready to thrive in a high-autonomy, high-expectation environment.

What We Value

  • An infinite learner. Someone who is relentless in their curiosity.
  • A customer obsessive. Someone who deeply cares about delighting customers and solving real pains, not vanity metrics.
  • A winning attitude. You thrive with extreme accountability, learning as a team, and both giving and receiving rapid feedback.
  • Extreme empathy. Our customers are not tech companies. They live and work in the real world. Empathy is critical to arriving at correct solutions.
  • Unafraid of failure. You take risks. You see failure as an opportunity to learn, grow, and be better the next time. You embrace failure as a path to new learning.

What We Require

  • Motion Design Mastery : 2+ years of experience in motion design, interactive media, game development — or a strong portfolio of personal projects showcasing diverse styles and technical excellence. Proficiency in After Effects, with a strong eye for detail and aptitude in learning new tools
  • Character Design : Skilled at bringing characters to life through AI-powered prompting and creative iteration, embracing video generation tools over traditional rigging, lighting, and shader pipelines
  • Implementation Skills : Hands-on experience with Lottie, Rive, and After Effects for production-ready animations
  • Technical Collaboration : Experience working with engineers on animation implementation, understanding technical constraints and optimization
  • Sound and Haptic Integration : Knowledge of how motion, sound, and haptic feedback work together to create cohesive user experiences
  • AI-Augmented Workflow : You're well-versed in AI tools and excited to experiment with new software to create compelling animations
  • Impeccable Taste and Brand Intuition : Ability to translate Rilla’s dynamic brand energy and art style into a motion design language
  • Passion for Games : An understanding of game design principles and player experience, with a sharp eye for what makes interactions addictive, rewarding, and fun using animations that engage and delight
  • Nice To Have

  • Experience with Rive and real-time animations
  • Examples of motion design work similar to Duolingo or other consumer game platforms
  • Experience with performance optimization for web and mobile
  • General 3D skills like modeling, texturing, rigging, and animating
  • Compensation

    This role is contract, open to remote, with the ability for full-time conversion to be in-person in NYC. Compensation : $60-$100 / hr.

    #J-18808-Ljbffr

    serp_jobs.job_alerts.create_a_job

    Motion Designer • Austin, TX, United States

    Job_description.internal_linking.related_jobs
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Motion Designer

    Motion Designer

    VirtualVocationsAustin, Texas, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Staff Motion Designer to create engaging animated assets for product and marketing initiatives. Key Responsibilities Design and produce animated graphics for various mar...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    • serp_jobs.job_card.new
    Premier Group is hiring : Character Animator in Austin

    Premier Group is hiring : Character Animator in Austin

    MediabistroAustin, TX, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Direct message the job poster from Premier Group.I fill the difficult vacancies.Data, ML, AI, Software Engineering, C-Level positions. A decade of recruitment experience.Are you a passionate charact...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_hours
    • serp_jobs.job_card.new
    2D Motion Graphics Animator Job at Twine in Austin

    2D Motion Graphics Animator Job at Twine in Austin

    MediabistroAustin, TX, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    This remote, project-based opportunity is ideal for a creative 2D motion graphics animator with a passion for producing engaging, short-form video content for social media platforms.You will be res...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_hours
    • serp_jobs.job_card.new
    Bungie is hiring : Marathon Senior ExDev Animation Artist in Austin

    Bungie is hiring : Marathon Senior ExDev Animation Artist in Austin

    MediabistroAustin, TX, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Marathon Senior ExDev Animation Artist.Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.We are looking for a Senior Animation ExDev Artist to champion our animation efforts with our Ex...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_hours
    • serp_jobs.job_card.new
    Media.monks is hiring : Motion Designer in Austin

    Media.monks is hiring : Motion Designer in Austin

    MediabistroAustin, TX, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process.As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job pos...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_hours
    Schwarz+Matt GmbH is hiring : Motion Designer (m / w / d) in Austin

    Schwarz+Matt GmbH is hiring : Motion Designer (m / w / d) in Austin

    MediabistroAustin, TX, United States
    Deine Superpower? Motion Design und bewegende Animationen.Komm‘ ins Team und setze deine Superkräfte für unsere Kund : innen ein!. Du willst die Zukunft gestalten und die digitale Transformation von U...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_1_day
    • serp_jobs.job_card.new
    Chess.com, LLC is hiring : Product Motion Designer in Austin

    Chess.com, LLC is hiring : Product Motion Designer in Austin

    MediabistroAustin, TX, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    We are a team of 600+ fully remote people in 60+ countries working hard to serve the global chess community.We are here to support 200M+ chess players worldwide with the best possible product, cont...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_hours
    Realtor.com is hiring : Principal Animation and Motion Designer in Austin

    Realtor.com is hiring : Principal Animation and Motion Designer in Austin

    MediabistroAustin, TX, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Through its robust suite of tools, Realtor.Join us on our mission to empower more people to find their way home by breaking barriers to entry, making the right connections, and building confidence ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    • serp_jobs.job_card.new
    Motion Graphics Designer-Animator Job at WeVote in Austin

    Motion Graphics Designer-Animator Job at WeVote in Austin

    MediabistroAustin, TX, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Volunteer : Motion Graphics Designer-Animator, Video Team - This is a remote role (within the US), 2-3 hours per week.WeVote has an open volunteering position for a. Motion Graphics Designer-Animator...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_hours
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Brand & Motion Designer

    Brand & Motion Designer

    SweatPalsAustin, TX, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    SweatPals is the community-first fitness platform turning workouts into social adventures.Backed by a16z, Kevin Hart, and other world-class investors, we connect hundreds of thousands of “Pal...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    • serp_jobs.job_card.new
    Crossing Hurdles is hiring : Animator | Upto $65 / hr Remote in Austin

    Crossing Hurdles is hiring : Animator | Upto $65 / hr Remote in Austin

    MediabistroAustin, TX, United States
    serp_jobs.filters.remote
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    This range is provided by Crossing Hurdles.Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Direct message the job poster from Crossing Hurdles.W...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_hours
    • serp_jobs.job_card.new
    Hitapps Inc. is hiring : Motion Design Lead in Austin

    Hitapps Inc. is hiring : Motion Design Lead in Austin

    MediabistroAustin, TX, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    GameDev company specializing in Casual Games (Puzzle / Brain Teasers).We have several successful products in both categories with a combined total of over 130M+ downloads, and we are regularly featur...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_hours
    Principal Animation and Motion Designer Job at Realtor.com in Austin

    Principal Animation and Motion Designer Job at Realtor.com in Austin

    MediabistroAustin, TX, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Be among the first 25 applicants.Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Through its robust suite of tools, Realtor. Join us on our mission to empower more people to find their...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    • serp_jobs.job_card.new
    Cloudberry Animation Studio is hiring : Vyond Animator in Austin

    Cloudberry Animation Studio is hiring : Vyond Animator in Austin

    MediabistroAustin, TX, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.part_time
    This is a part-time remote role for a Vyond Animator.The Vyond Animator will be responsible for creating and editing explainer videos, music videos, and podcast clips. The animator will be in charge...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_hours
    • serp_jobs.job_card.new
    TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company is hiring : Product Motion Designer in Austin

    TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company is hiring : Product Motion Designer in Austin

    MediabistroAustin, TX, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.temporary
    What we're looking for : We're hiring a contract motion designer for a 3 month engagement, focused on creating branded product experiences using Lottie and Rive. This role will also include UX motion...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_hours
    • serp_jobs.job_card.new
    Animator Job at Crossing Hurdles in Austin

    Animator Job at Crossing Hurdles in Austin

    MediabistroAustin, TX, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.This range is provided by Crossing Hurdles.Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to le...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_hours
    • serp_jobs.job_card.new
    Instrument is hiring : Motion Designer, Freelance (Location : Asia) in Austin

    Instrument is hiring : Motion Designer, Freelance (Location : Asia) in Austin

    MediabistroAustin, TX, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Motion Designer, Freelance (Location : Asia).Motion Designer, Freelance (Location : Asia).Instrument is a remote-first digital product and brand experience agency with over 200 talented individuals o...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_hours
    • serp_jobs.job_card.new
    Chess.com, LLC is hiring : Motion Designer in Austin

    Chess.com, LLC is hiring : Motion Designer in Austin

    MediabistroAustin, TX, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Product Motion Designer to join their global design team.Collaborate with various stakeholders to translate goals into effective motion design. Conduct exploratory motion ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_hours