PERMANENT

FULL_TIME

ADAPTED_NOW

YEAR

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Leadership: A track record of leading design and animation teams and partnering with marketing and production to produce high-quality motion graphics, video, animation, and graphic design across channels (Required). This role leads creative direction for visual and motion design across Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile, working inside Full Bars (our in-house agency) to deliver brand design, animation, and multi-format visual storytelling that support marketing objectives.

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation package - this is Total Rewards. Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches. That's how we're UNSTOPPABLE for our employees! This role leads creative direction for visual and motion design across Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile, working inside Full Bars (our in-house agency) to deliver brand design, animation, and multi-format visual storytelling that support marketing objectives. The work spans concepting, art direction, motion, visual systems, and execution across Ecommerce, Media, Brand, and Retention channels. The role partners closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to translate strategy into design and animation that holds a distinct visual identity for each brand, engages our audiences, and continually elevates the creative standard our team is known for. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead and mentor the design and animation teams to develop high-quality visual and motion work that meets brand and marketing goals across Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile</li><li>Provide actionable feedback through quarterly reviews and ongoing coaching to strengthen craft, career growth, and creative range for designers and animators</li><li>Manage team dynamics and performance to keep a productive, collaborative, innovative environment for the team to do its best work</li><li>Maintain a consistently high standard of design, animation, and visual storytelling across both brands while evolving aesthetics as business needs change</li><li>Partner with the Creative Director, Copy as a dynamic duo to deliver breakthrough integrated creative across promotional campaigns, social, experiential/brand activations, and customer communications</li><li>Collaborate with marketing partners, Creative Account Management, and external partners to plan and execute creative projects against shared deadlines</li><li>Translate briefs (and more often, conversations) into ideas and visual concepts that drive action</li><li>Present creative concepts, rationale, and a persuasive creative vision to senior leadership and stakeholders to secure alignment and buy-in</li><li>Also responsible for other duties/projects as assigned by business management as needed</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree and 7 years of related work experienceOR a combination of education and experience deemed equivalent (Required)</li><li>Acceptable areas of study include Design, Animation, Fine Arts, Creative, Advertising, Film or related field (Preferred)</li><li>8+ years directing design and animation for national or global brands as a creative director or like creative leader. (Preferred)</li><li>You've worked with leading brands and led design/animation teams to produce award-winning work. (Preferred)</li><li>D2C brand experience a strong plus (Preferred)</li><li>Mastery of design and animation software including Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and motion tools (Preferred)</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:<ul><li>Leadership: A track record of leading design and animation teams and partnering with marketing and production to produce high-quality motion graphics, video, animation, and graphic design across channels (Required)</li><li>Creative Direction: Customers aren't thinking about "marketing teams" when they interact with our brands. You have a vision for how every customer touchpoint is evolving visually (from a piece of social to a checkout flow) and can steer the work that direction. We want passionate creative thinkers who are also seasoned enough to know when to push back, when to take feedback, and when to move on. (Required)</li><li>Presentations: Confidently and persuasively presenting creative concepts to secure buy-in (Required)</li><li>You work independently and proactively. You can take a brief (or more often, a conversation) and turn it into a visual idea. You know when to get others involved and how to work with peers inside and outside Creative. (Required)</li><li>Problem Solving: Identify problems and provide solutions, or resolve with a sense of urgency, in a high-volume, fast-turnaround environment (Required)</li><li>Love storytelling: Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile have grown by crafting motivational stories around people and purpose through design and animation. We create work that speaks with, not at, our customers. You should be able to design, art-direct, and steer work against this mission. (Required)</li></ul> <ul><li>At least 18 years of age</li><li>Legally authorized to work in the United States</li><li>At least 18 years of age</li><li>Legally authorized to work in the United States</li></ul> Travel: Travel Required (Yes/No): Yes DOT Regulated: DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No Base Pay Range: $114,600 - $206,700 Corporate Bonus Target: 20% The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidate's actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range. At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee's eligible earnings in the prior year. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance. To find the pay range for this role based on hiring location, click here. At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - paid parental and family leave, family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile's amazing benefits, check out www.t-mobilebenefits.com. Never stop growing!As part of the T-Mobile team, you know the Un-carrier doesn't have a corporate ladder-it's more like a jungle gym of possibilities! We love helping our employees grow in their careers, because it's that shared drive to aim high that drives our business and our culture forward. By applying for this career opportunity, you're living our values while investing in your career growth-and we applaud it. You're unstoppable!T-Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religious affiliation, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination, retaliation or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with how we do business and will not be tolerated.Talent comes in all forms at the Un-carrier. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing ApplicantAccommodation@t-mobile.com or calling 1-844-873-9500. Please note, this contact channel is not a means to apply for or inquire about a position and we are unable to respond to non-accommodation related requests. EOE StatementWe Take Equal Opportunity Seriously - By ChoiceT-Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with our Company values and will not be tolerated. Furthermore, such discrimination or harassment may violate federal, state, or local law.

T-Mobile USA, Inc

Creative Director, Design & Animation

Adobe Creative Suite

Advertising Creative

Animation

Animation Software

Art Direction

Brand Marketing (Branding)

Coaching

Consumer Branding

Cross-Functional

Customer Support/Service

Film

Fine Art

Global Branding

Graphic Design

Graphics

Identify Issues

Leadership

Marketing

Marketing Objectives

Mentoring

Persuasion Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Promotional Programs

Sales

Sales Management

Software Design

Stock Purchase Plans

Storytelling

Team Lead/Manager

Team Player

Time Management

Willing to Travel

eCommerce

monster

UNKNOWN

An online portfolio featuring simple consumer mobile apps + The highest bar for visual design and interaction details + Fluency in creating high fidelity prototypes quickly + Experience shipping products at scale in a product organization + The ability to explain your work and decisions simply and concisely + A big appetite for feedback to help you make your best work + A bravery in solving hard problems within ambiguity and complexity ?Exceptional candidates will have. + The desire to make decisions fast + Know-how using AI and LLMs to make interesting ideas from scratch + Deep understanding for brand, and a brand's role in business + Skills shaping motion and animation for user interfaces + A track record of career growth within previous companies + A reputation of being a top performer and is sought after by other leaders The offered salary is dependent upon several factors, including work experience, skills, and internal peer comparisons.

Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. It's a big mission, and even though we've made a lot of headway, we still have work to do - and that's where you come in!

Duolingo's designers care about creating high-quality experiences that look and feel fun (https://www.instagram.com/duolingodesign/?utm\_source=greenhouse.com&utm\_medium=referral&utm\_campaign=designig\_gh\_091224) . From animators to writers, product designers to researchers, Design brings purpose, feeling, and delight to every interaction with our brand, inside the app and out. As a designer, you'll join a culture of creativity and craft, where we have a high bar for excellence and an endless curiosity about how to bring more unexpected quirk and fun to the pursuit of learning. 

Join us in our mission to develop education for our half a billion (and growing!) learners around the world.

 About the role 

This role is an important part of the Design team, partnering with other designers and cross-functional teammates on features across our mobile apps, website, and communications. From polishing learner flows to supporting campaigns and community moments, you'll help shape friendly, intuitive experiences that feel distinctly Duolingo. We care deeply about craft, so you'll grow your skills while contributing to work that's both user-friendly and fun, sweating the details to get them just right. 

??You will...

+ Design and prototype simple, playful learning experiences for the Duolingo app

+ Drive large work streams across your team with independence-you'll lead!

+ Be a peer leader and mentor across Duolingo Design

+ Work with other designers and artists to expand Duolingo's design language

+ Partner with engineers and product managers to define what we build, and how we get there

+ Consider every part of a finely crafted experience: animation, copy, UI to business impact

? You have...

+ An online portfolio featuring simple consumer mobile apps

+ The highest bar for visual design and interaction details

+ Fluency in creating high fidelity prototypes quickly

+ Experience shipping products at scale in a product organization

+ The ability to explain your work and decisions simply and concisely

+ A big appetite for feedback to help you make your best work

+ A bravery in solving hard problems within ambiguity and complexity

?Exceptional candidates will have...

+ The desire to make decisions fast

+ Know-how using AI and LLMs to make interesting ideas from scratch

+ Deep understanding for brand, and a brand's role in business

+ Skills shaping motion and animation for user interfaces

+ A track record of career growth within previous companies

+ A reputation of being a top performer and is sought after by other leaders

The offered salary is dependent upon several factors, including work experience, skills, and internal peer comparisons. The posted range is subject to change in the future. For this role, base salary is supplemented by equity compensation. We encourage you to talk with your recruiter for more information related to compensation for this role!

Salary Range: 

 $150,000 - $200,000 USD 

Take a peek at how we care for our employees' holistic well-being with our benefits here (https://careers.duolingo.com/#benefits) .

We will do everything we can within reason to make sure that your interview takes place in an environment that fairly and accurately assesses your skills. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact accommodations@duolingo.com.

Duolingo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

By applying for this position your data will be processed as per the Duolingo Applicant Privacy Notice (https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTX9GKeRMOMA9Vtm0vfGibrYPYz8ysl0Dg8KSXgj\_PxeT5ChsdnNZZWtpxu4t7xillTPGnngnKCjIbV/pub) .

Unfortunately, there is a rise in scammers pretending to be real Duolingo employees. Duolingo and our employees will never ask for your Social Security number, bank details, or passport info, and we'll never ask you to deposit a check, purchase equipment, or exchange money during the interview process. Real Duolingo employees always use an email that ends in @duolingo.com or @recruiting.duolingo.com. Stay alert and double-check these details before sharing any information.

Sign up for job alerts here (http://my.greenhouse.io/users/sign\_in?job\_board=duolingo) .

Duolingo

Senior Product Designer

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Business Skills

Campaigns

Community Support

Mobile Applications

Online Communications

Organizational Skills

Polishing

Product Design

Product Shipments

Prototyping

Purchasing/Procurement

Top Sales Rep

User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)

Writing Skills

FEED

Animators and Principal Designers to define the most appropriate motion direction, methods, and approaches for each project, balancing storytelling craft with the practical realities of product delivery. In this pivotal role, you'll be at the forefront of defining how animation behaves inside our products, directly shaping immersive experiences and infusing them with personality and purpose for millions of users.

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<h5>Overview</h5>Placement Type:TemporarySalary:$58.60-65.11 HourlyStart Date:Jun 12, 2026Join a premier entertainment and experience company, a leader in crafting unforgettable digital interactions that captivate millions globally. Aquent, a trusted talent partner, is seeking a visionary Sr. Product Designer to bring motion, character, and interaction to life across our digital platforms, creating charming and engaging story moments that delight our audience. In this pivotal role, you'll be at the forefront of defining how animation behaves inside our products, directly shaping immersive experiences and infusing them with personality and purpose for millions of users.This role is open to candidates located in Orlando, FL, Seattle, WA, or Glendale, CA. This role is 4 days on site and Friday's are remote.As a Sr. Product Designer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our digital experiences by applying your expertise in motion, character, and interaction design. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to innovative projects, and help define the future of interactive storytelling within our products. This is an opportunity to move characters with personality, design motion systems with purpose, and see your creative vision come to life at scale.*What You'll Do*** Create 2D and 3D character animations, motion graphics, and interactive motion experiences for mobile applications and web platforms. * Build and deliver production-ready interactive animations, including state machines, transitions, and character rigs. * Design micro-interactions, loading animations, icon animations, transitions, and effects optimized for product delivery. * Collaborate with various departments and teams to understand scope, project needs, and technical delivery requirements. * Expand and explore established motion styles and visual systems of existing products to meet industry standards. * Pitch and present motion explorations to managers, principals, and executive leadership. * Export and deliver production-quality animation assets optimized for various technical platforms. * Participate in visual critiques, brainstorms, project kickoffs, and design critiques. * Partner with other Sr. Animators and Principal Designers to define the most appropriate motion direction, methods, and approaches for each project, balancing storytelling craft with the practical realities of product delivery. * Broaden your core skillset and share best practices and ideas for production innovation within the team.**Must-Have Qualifications:*** Minimum of 3 years of professional animation, motion design, or UX motion design experience, working on branded campaigns, commerce, hospitality, or entertainment products. * Expert-level skills in at least two of the following: 2D/3D character animation, motion graphics, or interactive UX motion design. * Demonstrated ability to animate characters with personality, weight, and emotional expressiveness across a range of styles. * Proficiency in interactive animation tools, including state machines, interactive animations, and character rigs for real-time product delivery. * Well-versed in After Effects, and comfortable working across animation tools such as Maya, Cinema 4D, or equivalent. * Strong understanding of motion principles - timing, easing, anticipation, staging - and how they apply to both storytelling and product UI. * A strong portfolio showcasing character animation, motion graphics, and/or interactive product motion in a variety of styles. * Art degree or equivalent work experience. * Exceptional creative problem-solving skills with the ability to balance craft and production constraints. * Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to present ideas in a clear, concise, and professional manner. * Affinity for leading entertainment brands and experiences. * Ability to multi-task effectively and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment. * A positive, enthusiastic attitude with a proactive approach to work. * Ability to take direction and incorporate feedback constructively. * Good written communication skills for clear documentation and collaboration. * Self-starter, reliable, and passionate about their work. * Keen eye for detail with a clear understanding of the big picture. * Team player who understands the value of regular and effective communication. * Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent relevant experience.**Nice-to-Have Qualifications:*** Strength in all three disciplines (2D/3D character animation, motion graphics, and interactive UX motion design) is highly valued. * Familiarity with Figma.**About Aquent Talent**Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.#LI-LB1

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