Technical Motion Designer

Job#: 3033846

Job Description:

Technical Motion Designer (Rive / Front-End Focus)

Location:

Seattle, Washington (Onsite)

Employment Type:

Contract Role Overview We are seeking an individual who operates at the intersection of motion design and front-end engineering. This role is for a front-end engineer with a deep understanding of motion who can build, structure, and ship interactive animations using Rive in products. You will work on expressive, real-time motion systems, designing how motion behaves, responds, and scales in code. Key Responsibilities Build and implement interactive animations using Rive across product surfaces. Translate motion concepts into production-ready assets. Own animation logic, state machines, and databinds inside Rive. Optimize for performance, scalability, and reusability. Help define best practices for how motion is built and implemented with Rive. Build tools that can be used by designers to modify Rive files at runtime.

Required Qualifications Technical Skills:

Strong front-end engineering skills, with a preference for JavaScript/TypeScript. Experience with Rive, including state machines, advanced databinds, logic, and complex interactive animation systems. Solid understanding of animation principles such as timing, easing, and choreography. Experience integrating animation into real products. Ability to debug, iterate, and refine motion directly in code.

Experience:

Must be comfortable working between design and engineering teams. Preferred Qualifications Experience with React, React Native, or similar frameworks. Familiarity with animation tools like After Effects. Experience building design systems or reusable motion systems. Interest in real-time, interactive, or generative animation. Compensation & Benefits The pay rate for this position is between $50.00 and $58.00 per hour. A comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees. EEO Employer. Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or . Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.