As a Motion Designer - Demo in Microsoft’s Design Studio for the Engines & Experiences (E&E) organization, you will be responsible for crafting high-quality, production-ready motion design and animation assets that bring product UI, features, and demos to life. You’ll work closely with design leads, product teams, and producers to translate complex functionality into clear, expressive, and engaging motion narratives. This role requires strong craft in animation, attention to detail, and a passion for storytelling through movement. You’ll contribute to the development of scalable motion systems and help visualize new features across platforms and devices. Experience with—or a strong desire to learn—AI-enhanced creative tools is essential, as we continue to evolve our workflows to be more agile, intelligent, and future-forward.

Job Location: The primary location for this position is Redmond, WA. Additionally, there are three other locations where this role may be based. Candidates who do not reside in one of these four areas will be relocated to Redmond.     

This role is flexible in that you can work up to 50% from home. 

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.     

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.