Upwork · 1 month ago
Contract: Motion Design Systems Expert
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior LevelUpwork is the world’s human and AI-powered work marketplace that connects businesses with highly skilled, AI-enabled independent talent from across the globe. They are seeking a Motion Design Systems Expert to establish reusable motion tokens, scalable guidelines, and cross-platform implementation that can grow with the design system.
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Responsibilities
Define motion tokens: duration, easing curves, delays, and reusable presets (e.g. transition-short, easing-emphasized)
Align tokens with engineering feasibility (web + mobile)
Create system-level motion principles (intentional, authentic, inclusive, grounded)
Document when to use motion and when not to
Define accessibility standards (reduced motion, alternatives)
Translate principles into patterns for components and interactions (e.g. overlays, toasts, navigation, micro-feedback)
Provide Figma prototypes and animation examples for designers
Partner with engineers to ensure tokens and guidelines are implementable
Run short workshops / reviews so our team can confidently apply motion after the contract ends
Qualification
Required
Has built motion systems at scale (design system or major product)
Fluent in both design & engineering language
Can work hands-on (tokens, animations, Figma libraries) while also setting strategy
Comfortable teaching and enabling a team to continue the work
Company
Upwork
Upwork is an online marketplace that connects corporate businesses and organizations with field professionals and independent talents.
Founded in 2014
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$168.8MKey Investors
BenchmarkDAG VenturesSigma Partners
2018-10-02IPO
2017-01-01Series Unknown
2016-10-27Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Hayden Brown
President and Chief Executive Officer
Erica Gessert
Chief Financial Officer
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