UX Motion Designer - AI Ecosystem
@ Lenovo

Chicago, IL
$140,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 1 day ago

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About Lenovo

We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers. Lenovo is a US$69 billion global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, serving millions of customers in 180 markets. Our vision is to deliver Smarter Technology for All through innovation in AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices and solutions.

About the Role

Lenovo’s AI Ecosystems team is seeking a UX Motion Designer - AI Ecosystem who will lead the development of motion design systems that bring clarity, delight, and cohesion to AI-driven experiences. This role bridges interaction design, prototyping, and guiding design systems through to final implementation.

What You'll Do

  • Define and evolve UX motion design systems aligned with AI experiences.
  • Translate complex interactions into motion prototypes, specs, and handoff documentation.
  • Collaborate with design systems team to integrate motion into Figma libraries.
  • Partner with engineers to preserve motion intent across devices.
  • Create high-fidelity prototypes using After Effects, Figma, Framer, Principle, and other tools.
  • Lead motion critiques, mentorship, and cross-functional reviews.
  • Document design systems for consistency, scalability, and developer alignment.
  • Stay current with emerging prototyping tools and best practices in motion and AI design.

Basic Qualifications

  • 8+ years experience in UX or product design with a focus on motion design.
  • Experience contributing to or managing a design system.
  • Strong proficiency in After Effects, Figma, and modern prototyping tools.
  • Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Animation or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with motion design for AI or multimodal interfaces.
  • Familiarity with design constraints and handoff workflows across platforms.
  • Leadership in motion design workstreams and mentoring capabilities.
  • Expertise in emerging tools and generative design techniques.
  • Excellent collaboration, communication, and presentation skills.

Additional Information

This role is based at our downtown Chicago, IL office on a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote). The salary range is budgeted at $125,000 - $160,000, with potential bonus and/or commission. For more details, visit our benefits page at www.lenovobenefits.com.

Key skills/competency

  • UX Design
  • Motion Design
  • Prototyping
  • After Effects
  • Figma
  • AI Design
  • Animation
  • Design Systems
  • Collaboration
  • Documentation

How to Get Hired at Lenovo

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Lenovo's culture: Study their mission, values, and innovations.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight motion design and AI projects.
  • Showcase your portfolio: Include motion and prototyping work.
  • Prepare for interviews: Emphasize collaboration and problem-solving skills.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review After Effects and Figma tutorials.
Practice building motion prototypes in Framer.
Study AI-driven design case studies.
Brush up on design system documentation.

Behavioral Questions

Explain a conflict resolution experience.
Describe a challenging team project.
Discuss handling tight deadlines.
Share feedback you received.

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