Technical Motion Designer

Apple • Cupertino, CA

4d

About The Position

Apple’s Product & Design team is seeking a Technical Motion Designer to work on
consumer software applications for Apple Platforms. The ideal candidate has a
solid understanding of principles of animation, strong proficiency in node-based
workflow, physics-based simulation, VFX and 3D design. The candidate is a
brilliant problem solver, a quick study, a self-starter, and an excellent
communicator with a passion for great motion design, and the ability to achieve
it. From brainstorming through implementation, the Technical Motion Designer
will work with members of the Product & Design team, as well as our engineering,
marketing, and QA groups. We are looking for a candidate who is ready to and
capable of taking software design to the next level.

Requirements

• 7+ years experience in node-based animation, motion graphics, VFX, compositing and 3D.
• Strong fundamentals in physics-based animation and simulation theory.
• Experience in building sophisticated particles, fluid and dynamic data-driven simulations using Houdini, Maya or similar software/tools.
• Experience with Python or similar scripting
• Proficiency in After Effects, Maya, Cinema 4D, or other 3D software.
• Proficiency in one of the rendering engines like Octane, Arnold, RedShift.
• Ability to translate creative intent into robust procedural systems.
• Good foundation and understanding of animation principles.
• Excellent collaborative skills.
• Highly professional, with the ability to deliver solid work on tight schedules and work independently with little directions.
• Effective time management with an ability to spearhead multiple projects and work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Passionate and curious about pushing graphical boundaries and experimenting with new visual languages and AI generative tools
• Knowledge of GPU-driven visuals, custom rendering pipelines, and/or novel graphical techniques
• Experience in building VFX which are optimized for real-time engine deployment.
• Understanding of shader programming and real-time rendering pipelines a plus.
• Experience with Design in mobile UI and prototyping is a plus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed