Motion Design Engineer

As a Motion Design Engineer at Capsule, your primary responsibilities include developing sophisticated motion templates using our custom JSON DSL, translating animated designs into effective code, and collaborating with motion designers to bring their concepts to life. You will also optimize template performance through rigorous testing and contribute innovative ideas to enhance our motion system.

To thrive as a Motion Design Engineer at Capsule, candidates should possess a degree in Computer Science, Design, or a related field, along with proficiency in Javascript and a solid grasp of creative workflows. Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for interactive design are essential, while experience with version control and real-time engineering is a definite plus.

Collaboration is at the heart of the Motion Design Engineer role at Capsule. You’ll work closely with our motion designers to implement their creative visions in code, ensuring that the end products are not only functional but visually stunning. Regular code reviews and team brainstorming sessions will enhance your collaboration experience.

Capsule offers a supportive work environment with competitive compensation, stock options, and comprehensive insurance benefits—including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Additionally, we provide generous paid time off to help our team maintain a great work-life balance.

Bonus skills for the Motion Design Engineer role at Capsule include experience with audio/video workflows, SVG animation, or other web animation technologies. Familiarity with creative coding and generative design is also valued, enhancing your contribution to our innovative video editing tools.

In answering this question, highlight any specific projects where you successfully implemented motion design principles. Discuss the tools you used, challenges you faced, and how your experience aligns with the responsibilities at Capsule.

Describe your process for understanding design specifications, including how you communicate with designers to clarify their vision. Mention your methods for maintaining design fidelity while coding efficiently.

Talk about techniques such as minimizing resource use, testing across devices, and iterating on designs to ensure they are responsive. Mention any specific tools or methods you utilize in performance optimization.

Discuss your proficiency with JSON syntax and how it applies to motion design systems. Provide examples of how you've used JSON in previous roles to create dynamic templates or manage data.

Share a specific project that highlights your skills in creating complex animations. Describe the ideation, execution, and any collaborative elements that contributed to the final product.

Explain your methods for ongoing learning, such as following industry blogs, attending conferences, or participating in relevant online courses. Highlight any communities you engage with to discuss emerging trends.

Speak about the value of teamwork in design environments. Illustrate with examples of how collaboration has helped you overcome hurdles and achieve great results in past projects.

Discuss your knowledge and experience with version control systems like Git, and how these tools have helped you in collaborative projects, ensuring organization and consistency.

Share your experience with audio/video workflows, detailing specific projects where you had to integrate these aspects into your motion designs. Highlight how you ensured synchronization and quality throughout.

Emphasize your openness to feedback as an opportunity for growth. Share strategies you might use to incorporate constructive criticism into your design process while maintaining your creative vision.