TikTok · 6 hours ago
Senior Creative Designer (AI Effects) - TikTok Design (San Jose)
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$111K/yr - $243K/yr
3+ years expTikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a Senior Creative Designer (AI Effects) to join their design team. The role involves owning the full lifecycle of AI effects creation, developing innovative visual and motion effects, and collaborating closely with various teams to enhance user experiences.
Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo
Responsibilities
Own the full lifecycle of AI effects creation, including creative ideation, content strategy, effects design, creative packaging, launch, and post-launch iteration
Develop innovative AI-driven visual and motion effects aligned with TikTok’s global content trends, user behaviors, and creative ecosystem
Leverage internal AI video models, tools, and emerging industry capabilities to explore new creative formats, interaction patterns, and use cases
Apply a strong user-first mindset to help creators unlock new ways of creating content, balancing creative quality, usability, and real-world performance
Analyze performance data and user feedback to refine effects quality, engagement, and scalability across markets
Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to drive effects from concept through production, testing, and launch
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in design or a related field
3+ years of experience in visual, motion, creative, or effects-focused design
Strong skills in graphic design and animation, with hands-on experience using tools such as Figma and motion/effects tools
Experience or strong interest in using AI tools to enhance visual creation, animation workflows, or effects design
Preferred
1+ years of experience in AI effects, creative design, or short-form video content strategy; experience with TikTok or similar platforms is a strong plus
Proven track record of launching effects or creative works that achieved strong visibility, adoption, or cultural impact
Strong creative instincts for global content trends, with sensitivity to overseas markets, viral mechanics, and visual styles
Hands-on experience with AI creative tools and workflows, such as Midjourney, GPT, ComfyUI, Stable Diffusion, Kling, Sora, Gemini, or similar
High learning agility and curiosity about emerging AI technologies, especially AI-generated motion and dynamic effects
Benefits
Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance
A 401(k) savings plan with company match
Paid parental leave
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
Wellbeing benefits
10 paid holidays per year
10 paid sick days per year
17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)
Company
TikTok
TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance.
10001+ employees
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CEO
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