Technical Motion Designer Job at Apex Systems in Seattle

Job Description:

Technical Motion Designer (Rive / Front-End Focus)

Job #:

3033846

Location:

Seattle, Washington (Onsite)

Employment Type:

Contract

Role Overview
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 Statement
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.

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