Technical Motion Designer

Technical Motion Designer (Rive / Front-End Focus)

We are seeking an individual who operates at the intersection of motion design and front-end engineering. This role is for a front-end engineer with a deep understanding of motion who can build, structure, and ship interactive animations using Rive in products. You will work on expressive, real-time motion systems, designing how motion behaves, responds, and scales in code.
Key Responsibilities
Build and implement interactive animations using Rive across product surfaces.
Translate motion concepts into production-ready assets.
Own animation logic, state machines, and databinds inside Rive.
Optimize for performance, scalability, and reusability.
Help define best practices for how motion is built and implemented with Rive.
Build tools that can be used by designers to modify Rive files at runtime.
Required Qualifications
Technical Skills:
Strong front-end engineering skills, with a preference for JavaScript/TypeScript.
Experience with Rive, including state machines, advanced databinds, logic, and complex interactive animation systems.
Solid understanding of animation principles such as timing, easing, and choreography.
Experience integrating animation into real products.
Ability to debug, iterate, and refine motion directly in code.
Experience:
Must be comfortable working between design and engineering teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with React, React Native, or similar frameworks.
Familiarity with animation tools like After Effects.
Experience building design systems or reusable motion systems.
Interest in real-time, interactive, or generative animation.
Compensation & Benefits
The pay rate for this position is between $50.00 and $58.00 per hour. A comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees.
EEO Employer. Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.