Senior Art Director, Illustration & Motion

Expedia Group

. Own the illustration, iconography, and motion craft layer across Expedia’s products .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $161,000 - $299,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in illustration and motion design, with a strong focus on creating scalable asset systems and UI animations across multiple platforms. Proficient in leveraging AI tools to enhance creative workflows while maintaining brand consistency and quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Illustration ExpertiseMotion Design SkillsFigma ProficiencyAI Tools ExperienceArt Direction

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Hard Skills

IllustrationMotion DesignUI Animation3D SkillsScriptingAsset System DesignCompositionColor TheoryTimingVideo Editing

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCreative FeedbackProject Management

Tools & Technologies

FigmaIllustratorAfter EffectsRiveBlenderCinema 4DPythonJavaScript

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in DesignBachelor's Degree in MotionBachelor's Degree in HCIBachelor's Degree in User Experience

Industry Keywords

TravelConsumer MarketplacesHigh-Volume Consumer ProductsDesign SystemsAsset Versioning

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidiOSJavaScriptPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the illustration, iconography, and motion craft layer across Expedia’s products
Create icons, pictograms, spot illustrations, and illustrated system assets for iOS, Android, and web
Maintain and evolve the visual language while keeping assets consistent, accessible, and scalable
Craft UI animations, micro-interactions, and animated illustrations
Prepare motion assets and details for accurate engineering implementation using Lottie, Rive, or native animation
Review builds and provide feedback to match design intent
Design and maintain scalable asset systems with clear structure, naming, tokens, and versioning
Build organized Figma libraries and components
Partner with design system and engineering teams on asset packaging, delivery, and implementation in code
Create documentation, guidelines, and processes for asset contribution, updates, and deprecation
Build AI-assisted workflows and automate repetitive production work
Evaluate, adopt, and teach new AI tools while setting quality, brand, and ethical standards
Provide art direction and critique to designers, freelancers, and partners
Translate product and brand goals into creative direction
Manage multiple projects from concept through delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong portfolio showing illustration and motion work in a product context, including icons, pictograms, and UI animation
Hands-on expertise in illustration and motion tools such as Illustrator, Figma, After Effects, and Rive, or equivalent
Demonstrated experience using AI tools and automation to scale creative work while maintaining craft, taste, and brand consistency
Experience building or contributing to scalable asset systems in Figma, with understanding of implementation in code
Experience art directing or providing creative feedback to designers, freelancers, or agencies
Strong foundations in composition, color, shape, and timing, with attention to detail at small sizes
Working knowledge of handoff and implementation across iOS, Android, and web
Clear communication and ability to present work and rationale to cross-functional partners
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
Experience within a design system, including tokens, variables, and component architecture
3D skills such as Blender or Cinema 4D
Scripting or tooling skills such as Python, JavaScript, or Figma plugins
Experience in travel, consumer marketplaces, or high-volume consumer products
Video editing and sound design experience

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
Flexible benefits and support
Accommodation or adjustment support during the application or recruiting process