Director – Principal Motion Designer

Expedia Group

. Define and evolve Expedia Design's motion language .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $242,000 - $338,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in UI Motion Design and the ability to create engineering-ready motion specifications across iOS, Android, and web platforms. Strong storytelling and art direction skills, combined with a proven track record of mentoring and influencing design standards within organizations.

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UI Motion DesignMotion SpecificationsPrototyping ToolsMentorship and LeadershipCustomer Experience Strategy

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Hard Skills

Motion DesignAnimation SpecificationsPrototypingStoryboardingUser Experience Design3D DesignFront-End Animation CodeData Integration in DesignArt DirectionCraft Skills

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationInfluencingMentoringPlayer-Coach Approach

Tools & Technologies

After EffectsFigmaPrincipleRiveLottieCSS AnimationJavaScript AnimationCinema 4DBlender

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in DesignHCIUser Experience

Industry Keywords

Consumer MarketplacesHigh-Volume Consumer ProductsTravel IndustryDesign SystemsMotion Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidiOSJavaScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and evolve Expedia Design's motion language
Establish motion principles, patterns, and guidelines for Expedia products
Build motion into the design system for consistent, scalable use
Design UI motion including transitions, micro-interactions, state changes, loading and success moments, and moments of delight
Prototype motion concepts and advocate for motion that supports usability
Write implementable motion specifications covering timing, easing, springs, choreography, and triggers across iOS, Android, and web
Partner with engineering on implementation and review builds to ensure shipped experiences match design intent
Advise teams on motion implementation approaches including native animation frameworks, Lottie, Rive, and CSS/JS animation
Design, build, or direct sizzle reels, product launch videos, promotional pieces, and storytelling content
Develop concepts, storyboards, and narratives and guide them through production with internal teams and external partners
Serve as the motion expert and quality voice across Expedia Design
Mentor designers and partners and build motion capability across the organization
Influence product leadership, brand, and marketing on the role of motion
Define and drive organization-level customer experience strategy
Operate as a player-coach while remaining directly engaged in design work

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Design, Motion, HCI, User Experience, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5–10+ years of experience in product design or related disciplines, including leadership of large-scale teams
Proven ability to create engineering-ready motion specifications and hand off across iOS, Android, and web
Deep expertise in UI motion design, demonstrated through a portfolio of polished, purposeful product animation
Strong working knowledge of motion implementation in code across different technology stacks
Mastery of industry-standard motion and prototyping tools, such as After Effects, Figma, Principle, Rive, and Lottie workflows, or equivalent
Demonstrated ability to design, build, or direct editorial motion work, including brand films, sizzle videos, and promotional content
Strong storytelling, art direction, timing, rhythm, and craft skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience influencing senior cross-functional partners
Experience raising the craft bar for a team or organization through mentorship, standards, or leadership
Proven ability to define and drive organization-level customer experience strategy
Demonstrated ability to operate as a player-coach
Experience integrating customer insights, data, and AI-driven systems into design solutions
Nice to have: 3D design skills using Cinema 4D or Blender
Nice to have: experience building or contributing to a motion system within a design system
Nice to have: experience in travel, consumer marketplaces, or high-volume consumer products
Nice to have: hands-on familiarity with front-end or native animation code

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness and travel reimbursement
Travel discounts
International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) membership
Accommodation or adjustment support during the recruiting process for disabilities