3D Character Artist at Blizzard Entertainment creating high - quality characters for Overwatch Rush. Collaborating with artists and animators to craft unforgettable game characters.
About the role
- UI/UX Animator creating dynamic animations for in-vehicle interfaces at Woven by Toyota. Designing intuitive user experiences for advanced driver-assistance and automated-parking technologies.
Responsibilities
- Translate 2D concept art into polished animation prototypes using industry standard animation tools
- Collaborate with UX/UI designers to understand design intent, visual hierarchy, and storytelling goals
- Partner with 3D artists and software implementation teams to facilitate the integration of animations into the final in-vehicle product
- Serve as a bridge between design and engineering teams, clearly communicating, documenting, and aligning on specifications (timing, transitions, durations, etc.)
- Facilitate alignment by visualizing often complex motion behaviors for reviews and stakeholder presentations
- Support the creation of high-fidelity interactive prototypes using tools like Rive or ProtoPie to simulate in-vehicle experiences
- Ensure animation deliverables are designed to be implemented in the final product, consistent with technical constraints
- Contribute to building Woven’s animation library, motion guidelines, and prototyping best practices
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as an Animator or Motion Designer, ideally with a focus on UX/UI projects
- Strong working knowledge of design tools, including Figma, After Effects, Rive, ProtoPie, and equivalents
- Proficiency in importing and rebuilding Figma components in After Effects
- Understanding of 2D asset pipelines and formats (e.g., SVG, PNG sequences)
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and communicate effectively with non-technical team members and external stakeholders
- Ability to balance creative ambition with technical feasibility
- Strong understanding of UI/UX animation principles
- Portfolio showcasing relevant UX animation or motion design work
- Strong communicator able to build trust with engineers, stakeholders, and cross functional partners
- Comfortable navigating multi-cultural environments
- A deep listener that can translate research insights into meaningful user experiences
- Must have a growth mindset and a collaborative work style
Benefits
- Competitive Salary - Based on experience
- Work Hours - Flexible working time
- Paid Holiday - 20 days per year (prorated)
- Sick Leave - 6 days per year (prorated)
- Holiday - Sat & Sun, Japanese National Holidays, and other days defined by our company
- Japanese Social Insurance - Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insurance
- Housing Allowance
- Retirement Benefits
- Rental Cars Support
- In-house Training Program (software study/language study)
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