Technical Motion Designer (Contract)

Location: Remote-friendly in the United States, with priority for candidates local to Bellevue, Washington and open to occasional onsite collaboration.

Pay: $42.26–$61.25 per hour, with overtime pay when applicable.

Company

hirify.global develops and publishes online games, including the Guild Wars series and Guild Wars 3.

What you will do

• Translate static designs into interactive in-game experiences that improve clarity and usability.
• Define, build, and maintain scalable motion systems, materials, and reusable toolkits for UI and gameplay.
• Partner with UI, Tech Art, Engineering, UX, and VFX to implement assets, materials, and animations in the game engine.
• Create polished motion work using strong animation fundamentals.
• Use storyboards and animatics to communicate interaction concepts and behavior.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Motion Design, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Animation, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of experience in games, interactive media, or a related field.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong motion design, visual design, and UX fundamentals.
• Proficiency with Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, or similar tools; working knowledge of Figma, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Working knowledge of Unreal Engine, UMG, shaders/materials, and implementation workflows.
• Self-motivated, versatile, and comfortable working creatively in an ambiguous, iterative environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-friendly contract lasting 1+ year.
• Occasional onsite collaboration may be required for candidates working with the Bellevue area team.
• Benefits eligibility through a third-party employer, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) and flexible/dependent care accounts.
• Overtime pay when applicable.

Hiring process

• Applications were accepted until Monday, November 2 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, subject to extension or early closure.