3D Motion Designer (Unity)

TL;DR

3D Motion Designer (Unity): Designing and implementing premium motion systems and real-time UI transitions for automotive HMI across clusters and next-generation cockpits with an accent on scalable motion frameworks and real-time implementation in Unity. Focus on optimizing VFX for embedded hardware, building advanced prototypes, and defining reusable motion patterns to elevate in-vehicle experiences.

Location: Must be based in the United States and able to work on-site at the Novi, MI studio as needed.

Salary: $108,750 - $159,500

Company

Global award-winning design studio creating integrated technology platforms for automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions.

What you will do

• Lead the design and implementation of high-quality motion for automotive HMI, including transitions, micro-interactions, and UI behaviors.
• Own real-time motion execution in Unity using Timeline, Animator, state machines, and VFX Graph.
• Define and scale reusable motion patterns, standards, and documentation across platforms.
• Collaborate with UX, UI, Product, and Engineering to align motion with technical feasibility and embedded constraints.
• Build advanced motion prototypes to validate concepts and accelerate stakeholder decision-making.
• Optimize animation and VFX for embedded hardware performance through profiling and best practices.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in motion design for digital products, real-time systems, or automotive HMI.
• Advanced Unity experience implementing animation and interaction behavior in production environments.
• Proficiency with After Effects and knowledge of 2D/3D pipelines (Blender or Cinema 4D).
• Strong understanding of performance optimization for embedded or real-time environments.
• Must be based in the US and authorized to work without visa sponsorship.
• English: C1+ proficiency required.

Nice to have

• Deep automotive HMI experience across cluster, IVI, or AR HUD.
• Familiarity with Unity URP, HDRP, Shader Graph, and VFX Graph.
• Experience integrating motion with real-time 3D scenes.
• Exposure to prototyping methods and usability testing.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environment and schedule promoting work-life integration.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, including HSA and FSA.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Employee discounts on hirify.global and Samsung products.
• Professional growth opportunities via hirify.global University’s academies.
• Access to on-campus fitness center and cafeteria.