Rive Motion Designer and Animator (Contract-to-Hire)

About the role

Rilla is looking for a Rive Motion Designer and Animator to help turn its sales coaching product into a playful, game‑like experience. You will work on the mobile and desktop apps, creating UI animations, character motion, and immersive visual feedback that motivate users to achieve their sales goals.

Key responsibilities

• Design and produce production‑ready UI animations using Rive, Lottie, and After Effects.
• Develop a character universe and bring characters to life with AI‑powered prompting and creative iteration.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to implement animations while respecting technical constraints and performance budgets.
• Integrate sound and haptic feedback to create cohesive, engaging user experiences.

Required profile

• 2+ years of experience in motion design, interactive media, or game development, demonstrated through a strong portfolio.
• Passionate about game mechanics and creating joyful, addictive product experiences.
• Self‑starter who thrives in a high‑autonomy, high‑expectation environment and embraces rapid experimentation.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Rive, Lottie, and Adobe After Effects.
• Experience working with engineers on animation implementation and optimization.
• Knowledge of sound and haptic integration for user interfaces.
• Familiarity with AI tools for creative workflow augmentation.