Director / Principal Motion Designer, Expedia Design

At Expedia Group, we help travelers explore the world, one journey at a time. As a global travel company powered by passionate people, trusted partnerships, and leading technology, we connect travelers, partners, and advertisers through our consumer brands, B2B network, and travel advertising business.Here, you'll do meaningful work that helps millions of people discover, book, and experience travel with more ease, confidence, and joy. Our five Behaviors-Traveler First, Think Big, Operate with Excellence, Ownership Mindset, and Succeed Together-help foster a supportive environment where people can grow their careers and have the flexibility, benefits, and support to do their best work. Join us and build for travelers everywhere.Locations: San Francisco, Seattle, New York, Los Angeles, or AustinAbout the Role:Motion is how our products feel and how our stories land. As Director / Principal Motion Designer, you'll define Expedia Design's motion language and raise the bar for both product and brand.You are equally at home refining a micro-interaction in the app and directing a sizzle reel for a major campaign.You'll partner closely with product designers, engineers, brand, and marketing. You'll also act as the connective tissue between design intent and what actually ships.What You'll Do:Define and evolve our motion languageEstablish motion principles, patterns, and guidelines that make our products feel delightful, clear, and unmistakably ExpediaBuild motion into our design system so teams can use it consistently and at scaleDesign UI motion for productCraft the details that make an app feel polished: transitions, micro-interactions, state changes, loading and success moments, and moments of delightPrototype to explore and validate ideas, and advocate for motion that serves usability, not just decorationBridge design and engineeringWrite clear, implementable motion specs for engineers (timing, easing, springs, choreography, triggers) across iOS, Android, and webPartner with engineering on implementation and review builds to make sure the shipped experience matches the intentStay current on motion implementation approaches across tech stacks (e.g., native animation frameworks, Lottie, Rive, CSS/JS animation) and advise teams on the right approach for each use caseCreate editorial and promotional motionDesign, build, or direct sizzle reels, product launch videos, and promotional and storytelling piecesDevelop concepts, storyboards, and narratives, and guide them through production, whether you execute them yourself or direct internal teams and external partnersLead and elevateBe the go-to expert and voice for motion across Expedia Design, setting the quality bar and giving thoughtful, constructive critiqueMentor designers and partners on motion craft, and build motion capability across the organizationInfluence stakeholders, from product leadership to brand and marketing, on why and how motion mattersWhat You Bring:Must have:Deep expertise in UI motion design, with a portfolio that shows polished, purposeful product animationProven ability to create engineering-ready motion specs and hand off across iOS, Android, and webStrong working knowledge of how motion is implemented in code across different tech stacks, and the practical constraints of eachMastery of industry-standard motion and prototyping tools (e.g., After Effects, Figma, Principle, Rive, Lottie workflows, or equivalent)Demonstrated ability to design, build, or direct editorial motion work such as brand films, sizzle videos, and promotional contentStrong storytelling, art direction, and sense of timing, rhythm, and craftExcellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience influencing cross-functional partners at a senior levelExperience raising the craft bar for a team or organization, through mentorship, standards, or leadershipNice to have:3D design skills (e.g., Cinema 4D, Blender) and experience integrating 3D into product or brand storytellingExperience building or contributing to a motion system within a design systemExperience in travel, consumer marketplaces, or other high-volume consumer productsHands-on familiarity with front-end or native animation code, enough to prototype or contribute directlyWhat Success Looks Like:Our products have a recognizable, cohesive, and delightful motion identityEngineers have clear specs and ship motion that matches design intentBrand and campaign storytelling is elevated through compelling motion workMotion craft and capability grow across the design organizationMinimum Qualifications: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 define and drive organization-level customer experience strategy.Demonstrated ability to operate as a player-coach, balancing leadership with direct engagement in design work.Strong communication skills across design, research, and content strategy practices.Experience integrating customer insights, data, and AI-driven systems into design solutions.Preferred Qualifications:Track record of executing a large-scale customer experience vision.Experience building and scaling design systems.Success coaching senior creatives while maintaining craft quality.Expertise in storytelling and stakeholder influence.Experience leading AI/ML-enabled product design efforts.Passion for craft, with a history of personally influencing design outcomes through hands-on involvement, not just direction-setting.Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. To fuel each employee’s passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership. View our full list of benefits.The total cash range for this position in San Francisco is $242,000.00 to $338,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $387,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role. The total cash range for this position in New York is $242,000.00 to $338,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $387,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role. The total cash range for this position in Beverly Hills is $224,000.00 to $313,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $358,500.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role. The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $224,000.00 to $313,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $358,500.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role. The total cash range for this position in Austin is $224,000.00 to $313,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $358,500.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.Benefits and perksExpedia Group offers benefits and perks designed to support employees and their families, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness and travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) membership. Learn more about life at Expedia Group at .Accommodation requestsExpedia Group is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience. If you need an accommodation or adjustment due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a request at .About Expedia GroupExpedia Group includes three flagship consumer brands - Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo - along with a leading B2B travel business and travel advertising offerings. Across our brands and business, we help travelers explore the world with confidence and ease.Important noticeEmployment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group's Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never share sensitive personal information unless you are confident of the recipient. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or messaging tools to individuals with whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com. The official place to find and apply for roles is .Equal OpportunityExpedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.SummaryLocation: USA - California - San Francisco; USA - New York - New York; Austin Domain 11 - HomeAway; USA - California - West Hollywood; Washington - Seattle CampusType: Full time