General Motors

Join us on our journey toward a world with zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion.

Motion Designer – Visual Identity, Design System

3D Artist3D ArtistFull TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+Since 1908H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

New York

Posted

36 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Define and evolve motion principles that express GM’s brand behavior, tone, and personality • Design scalable motion systems—including guidelines, libraries, and toolkits—that support consistent application across teams and platforms • Explore motion as a key form of brand expression across UI, marketing, storytelling, vehicle interfaces, and experiential touchpoints • Design and produce high-quality 2D and 3D motion studies, prototypes, and reference animations • Translate brand strategy and visual identity into clear, repeatable motion patterns and behaviors • Collaborate closely with Visual Designers, UX/UI Designers, Brand Strategists, and Developers to integrate motion into design systems and products • Develop sketches, storyboards, and motion explorations to communicate concepts clearly before production • Ensure motion enhances usability and accessibility by guiding attention, hierarchy, and feedback • Maintain consistency and quality while adapting motion systems to different contexts, platforms, and technical constraints • Research, test, and thoughtfully apply new motion techniques and tools, keeping the brand current and relevant • Contribute to documentation and standards that help scale motion design across the organization • Provide feedback, guidance, and mentorship to elevate motion craft and consistency across teams.

Job Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional experience in motion design, with a focus on brand identity, product ecosystems, or design systems
  • A strong portfolio, online or shared privately, which demonstrates motion used intentionally to support brand expression, clarity, and storytelling
  • Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro; experience with 3D tools such as Cinema 4D or Blender
  • Strong foundation in visual design fundamentals, including typography, composition, timing, rhythm, and hierarchy
  • Experience designing motion for digital products, UI, and interactive experiences
  • Systems-level thinking with the ability to create motion solutions that scale across platforms and teams
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to articulate design rationale and present work to stakeholders
  • Collaborative mindset with experience working closely with designers, developers, and cross-functional partners.

Benefits

  • From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions.

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