Staff UX Motion Designer

MetaMask is used by millions of people as their gateway to web3. As the product grows, so does the need for experiences that feel clear, responsive, and human. Motion plays a big role in that.

We’re looking for a Staff Motion Designer to join our Design Systems team. In this role, you’ll shape how motion shows up across MetaMask—from small interaction details to larger moments of expression. A core part of the work is defining a shared motion language and building systems that help teams use it consistently across the product.

This role sits within the design system, but it’s not just about documentation. You’ll be making things—prototyping, exploring, refining—and working closely with designers and engineers to bring motion into the product in a way that scales.

What you’ll work on

• Use motion to make the product easier to understand—helping people see what’s happening, what changed, and what to do next
• Define a clear, shared motion language for MetaMask—how things move, respond, and feel across surfaces
• Build patterns, guidelines, and reusable assets that allow motion to scale across teams and platforms
• Introduce moments of delight where they add value, without getting in the way
• Partner with product designers and engineers to bring motion into the product in a way that feels natural and performs well
• Use prototypes to explore and communicate interaction ideas
• Contribute to the overall level of craft across the team through feedback and collaboration
• You’ve spent 6+ years working with motion in digital products, using animation and interaction to make complex experiences easier to understand
• Strong illustration skills, with the ability to create original, versatile visual assets that complement motion design.
• You define motion languages and patterns that create consistency across screens, features, and platforms
• You build scalable systems—guidelines, reusable assets, or components—that help teams apply motion without starting from scratch
• You work closely with engineers to bring motion into production in ways that feel smooth, perform well, and hold up across platforms
• You use prototyping to explore and communicate ideas, helping teams align on how things should move and respond
• You balance clarity and delight, knowing when motion helps guide someone and when it might get in the way
• You raise the bar for craft, through feedback, collaboration, and hands-on contribution

Don't meet all the requirements? Don't sweat it. We’re passionate about building a diverse team of humans and as such, if you think you've got what it takes for our chaotic-but-fun, remote-friendly, start-up environment—apply anyway, detailing your relevant transferable skills in your cover letter. While we have a pretty good idea of what we need, we're ready for you to challenge our thinking on who needs to be in this role.

The salary range listed for this role applies to US-based candidates only. Compensation for candidates based outside the US (including Canada, EMEA, and LATAM) will be determined based on location, experience, and skills during the interview process, and may differ from the listed US range.

US pay range (not including bonus, equity or other benefits)

$146,000—$218,000 USD

In the rapidly evolving Web3 space, we believe that everyone is a builder. This expansive paradigm requires a range of backgrounds, talents, skills, and experiences to influence and shape the future. At MetaMask, this diversity fuels our ability to shift control and redefine the realm of possibility. We are committed to ensuring that our technology empowers people and communities through decentralized technologies. We welcome the range of perspectives and differences and celebrate them. We're excited to see how your unique skills as a builder can contribute to our vision, drive innovation, and help us shape a more inclusive Web3.

MetaMask is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

MetaMask is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices and we encourage all applicants to review our best practices to protect yourself, which can be found on our page.

MetaMask may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, screening resumes, or conducting initial candidate assessments. These tools are designed to assist our recruiting team and improve efficiency — they do not replace human judgment. A human recruiter or hiring manager reviews every candidate, and all final hiring decisions are made by people, not AI.

It is a requirement of employment in this position that applicants may be required to submit to background and identity verification checks, including but not limited to employment, education, criminal record checks, and other such checks as determined necessary by the company.

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