UX Motion Designer (Unity / Mobile Games)

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Vancouver, BC, CAN
In-Office
60K-75K Annually
Junior
Gaming • Software
The Role
Create engaging UI/UX motion designs and animations for mobile games using Unity, collaborating with designers and developers to enhance user experiences.
Summary Generated by Built In

IGG Canada is a premium mobile game and video production studio located at 988 West Broadway, Vancouver, Canada.

With spectacular views of the downtown skyline, coastal mountains, and English Bay, our new studio is spacious, high-tech, and inspiring. IGG Canada is a division of IGG (I Got Games), a global interactive digital entertainment company specializing in developing and operating Mobile Games. Established in 2006, IGG was founded with the aim of becoming a leading multiplayer game publisher and developer. The company has rapidly expanded its global operations, through strategic partnerships with popular gaming platforms such as Facebook, iOS, Amazon, Google Play, Kongregate, and many others. IGG currently operates studios in China, Philippines, Singapore, the U.S., and Canada (opened in 2013).

If you're passionate about creating mobile games that reach millions of players around the world and are interested in becoming an integral member of our Canadian team of superheroes, we want to hear from you!

Position: UX Motion Designer (Unity / Mobile Games)[This is a hybrid role combining UI motion design and Unity implementation for mobile game UX systems.]

Report to: Lead UX Motion Designer
Department: 3D SLG Game Team

Hiring Level: Experienced
Location: 8/F, 988 West Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia  V5Z 1K7

Compensation: $60,000 - $75,000 annually(depending on experience and leveling within our UX Motion framework)

Employment Terms:

  • Less than 1 year of relevant experience: Initial 3-month contract
  • 1-3 years of relevant experience: Initial 6 months to 1-year contract
  • More than 3 years of relevant experience: Permanent position

Note: Contract durations are subject to individual assessment and may vary based on specific qualifications and experience.

Hiring Processes:

1. Resume & Showreel/Portfolio review;

2. Art Test;

3. Interview(s);

4. Offer;

We are looking for a talented and detail-oriented UX Motion Designer to join our team and help create engaging, polished, and intuitive user experiences for mobile games. This role focuses on designing and implementing high-quality UI/UX motion effects, animations, and interactive visual elements that enhance player engagement and overall product quality.
The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with Unity-based motion design workflows, a passion for mobile gaming, and a sharp eye for visual storytelling and interaction design.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement high-quality UI/UX motion effects for mobile game interfaces using Unity
  • Create smooth, responsive, and visually appealing animations that improve usability and engagement
  • Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, game designers, and developers to bring interactive concepts to life
  • Optimize animations and effects for performance across mobile platforms
  • Develop and maintain reusable motion systems and workflows within Unity
  • Support visual consistency across game features, events, and live operations content
  • Contribute creative ideas for enhancing user interaction and emotional impact through motion design
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the team.

Requirements:

Core Skills

  • 2+ years of professional experience in motion design, UX animation, or related roles
  • Strong proficiency in Unity Animator / Animation systems
  • Solid understanding of Unity UX motion workflows, including:
    • Particle System
    • Sprite Sheet Animation
    • Sequence-based animations
    • Timeline / transition logic
    • Interactive UI states and feedback systems
  • Experience creating polished motion graphics in Adobe After Effects
  • Strong sense of motion design principles, timing, pacing, and visual storytelling
  • Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop with solid image editing and asset preparation skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with AI-powered creative tools is a strong plus, including but not limited to:
    • Seedance 2.0
    • Kling
    • NanoBanana
  • Video editing skills are considered a bonus
  • Passion for mobile gaming, especially SLG (Strategy / Simulation / Live Ops-driven games)
  • Familiarity with game UX best practices and player behavior patterns
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams

What We’re Looking For:

  • A designer who understands both aesthetic quality and functional interaction
  • Someone who can bridge the gap between creative vision and technical implementation
  • A self-driven team player who stays updated on new tools, workflows, and trends in digital motion design

What We Offer:

  • Comprehensive benefits after 3 months including health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
  • 18 days of accrued paid Vacation + Sick Days.
  • Reimbursement for Active Living Benefits and Training/Development fees after 3 months.
  • Dependent/Child Benefits.
  • Paid Holiday Closure between Christmas & New Year's week.
  • Paid Statutory holidays.
  • RRSP matching after 1 year.
  • Monthly Commuter Allowance after 3 months.
  • Monthly team lunches.

Perks:

  • Car and bike parking.
  • Work hours: 10 am to 6 pm with paid lunch time.
  • On-Site table tennis.
  • On-Site Gym.
  • Casual Dress Code.
  • Gifts for employee's children.
  • Snacks and drinks provided.
  • Festival Bonus/Gifts.
  • Referral Bonuses.

Your work will directly impact player engagement and retention across millions of SLG players globally. If you are passionate about crafting immersive motion experiences and love the world of mobile games, we’d love to hear from you.

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The Company
HQ: Vancouver, British Columbia
88 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

IGG Canada is a premium mobile game and video production studio located 5 East 8th Ave. Vancouver, Canada. With spectacular views of the downtown skyline, coastal mountains and English Bay, our new studio is spacious, high-tech and inspiring. IGG Canada is a division of IGG - I Got Games, a global interactive digital entertainment company that specializes in the development of and operation of Mobile Games. Established in 2006, IGG was founded with the aim of becoming a leading massively multiplayer game publisher and developer. The company has rapidly expanded its global operations, through strategic partnerships with popular gaming platforms such as Facebook, iOS, Amazon, Google Play, Kongregate and many others. IGG currently operates studios in China, Philippines, Singapore, the U.S. and Canada which opened its doors in 2013. If you're passionate about creating mobile games that reach millions of players around the world and are interested in becoming an integral member of our Canadian team of superheroes, we want to hear from you! Download our new mobile game Mythic Heroes: Idle RPG at: Googleplay: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.igg.android.mythicheroes&hl=en_CA&gl=US Appstore: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mythic-heroes-idle-rpg/id1580031550

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