Lead Designer, Product Motion & 3D at Atlassian
San Francisco, CA
About the Job
OverviewWorking at AtlassianAtlassians can choose where they work – whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two
That way, Atlassians have more control over supporting their family, personal goals, and other priorities
We can hire people in any country where we have a legal entity
Interviews and onboarding are conducted virtually, a part of being a distributed-first company.This is a remote position
To help our teams work together effectively, this role requires you to be located in or adjacent to Pacific Time Zone.Your future teamWe are looking for a Head of Design, Craft Foundation within the Teamwork Platform Design team
In this role, you will report into the Head of Design, Teamwork Platform and join an organization consisting of multiple teams across North America, Australia, and India
You'll play the central role in exploring, defining, and crafting immersive and interactive experiences that both help – and delight – our customers
You are a Team Captain leader, and with your deep understanding in motion design, 3D modeling, and visual craft within a UX context, you will both contribute work individually and build and lead a passionate team of designers
Your depth of experience in product/UX motion and 3D will enable you to have impact in close collaboration with your cross-functional partners in Product and Engineering to ensure seamless integration across platforms and frameworks from concept through to implementation.ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will:Lead and inspire: Direct a multi-disciplinary team of designers and technical professionals, cultivating a culture of inclusion, collaboration and innovation that inspires excellence in design.Drive creative vision: Develop and articulate a cohesive creative vision that integrates UX motion graphics, 3D design, visual design (and potentially audio/haptic) to ensuring alignment with product goals and user needs
Cross-functional collaboration: Partner closely with Product and Engineering leadership across the company and throughout the design process
Your understanding of various platforms and frameworks will be critical in ensuring that motion, 3D, and visual elements are effectively planned for and implemented to enhance the overall user experience
User-centric design: Advocate for user-centered principles through direct involvement in user research and testing, assessing how motion, 3D, and visual design influence overall usability and satisfaction, and iterating based on findings
Management: Oversee a variety of projects concurrently, ensuring projects meet deadlines while maintaining the highest standards of quality and creativity
Mentorship: Mentor and support junior and mid-career designers both within your team across the company by providing constructive feedback and fostering an environment of continuous learning and development
Contribute to programs outside of Teamwork Platform design which improve overall design capability
Stay ahead of trends: Remain informed on emerging trends in motion design, 3D technologies, visual design (and other related areas, like audio/haptics), and apply best practices to keep our offerings ahead of the competition
Partner with Head of Design and cross functional executives to build energy and coalitions at scale for motion and 3D design in product.QualificationsYour background:A strong portfolio that illustrates your diverse range of work in motion graphics, audio, 3D projects, and haptic design, demonstrating clear results and customer impact
A strategic and innovative thinker able to tackle complex design challenges and propose engaging solutions that harmonize visual and auditory elements with haptic experiences
Motivated by the goal of design excellence, eager to embrace new challenges that push the limits of what is possible in user experience
10+ years of experience in motion design, 3D modeling, and related areas (audio, haptic feedback, etc) feedback within a UX framework for complex/enterprise-level software High proficiency in industry-standard design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Figma, C4D, ProTools, etc.) and a solid understanding of various programming languages or frameworks used in design implementation
Demonstrable experience in creating clarity in high ambiguity through impactful design solutions to challenging problems A strong portfolio that illustrates your diverse range of work in motion graphics, 3D projects, and visual design, demonstrating clear results and customer impact
Passion for storytelling, the ability to bring design direction to life with compelling narrative
An effective communicator who excels in collaboration, with a firm understanding of design best practices, engineering principles, and the ability to articulate those concepts and technical requirements clearly across disciplines
Experience balancing customer needs with business goals, market viability, and technical feasibility Facilitation and cross-functional collaboration skills: you can demonstrate the ability to integrate the work of multiple teams, solicit and synthesize feedback, and facilitate design discussions that lead company wide outcomes Demonstrative experience in audio, visual, and haptics a big plusCompensationAt Atlassian, we strive to design equitable and explainable compensation programs
To support this goal, the baseline of our range is higher than that of the typical market range, but in turn we expect to hire most candidates near this baseline
Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate's skills, expertise, or experience.In the United States, we have three geographic pay zones
For this role, our current base pay ranges for new hires in each zone are:Zone A: $216,600 - $288,800Zone B: $194,900 - $259,900Zone C: $179,800 - $239,700This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity.Please visit go.atlassian.com/payzones for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones
However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.#LI-RemoteOur perks & benefitsAtlassian offers a variety of perks and benefits to support you, your family and to help you engage with your local community
Our offerings include health coverage, paid volunteer days, wellness resources, and so much more
Visit go.atlassian.com/perksandbenefitsto learn more.About AtlassianAt Atlassian, we're motivated by a common goal: to unleash the potential of every team
Our software products help teams all over the planet and our solutions are designed for all types of work
Team collaboration through our tools makes what may be impossible alone, possible together.We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians create our success
To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process
Simply inform our Recruitment team during your conversation with them.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit go.atlassian.com/crh.Job SummaryCategory: Design
That way, Atlassians have more control over supporting their family, personal goals, and other priorities
We can hire people in any country where we have a legal entity
Interviews and onboarding are conducted virtually, a part of being a distributed-first company.This is a remote position
To help our teams work together effectively, this role requires you to be located in or adjacent to Pacific Time Zone.Your future teamWe are looking for a Head of Design, Craft Foundation within the Teamwork Platform Design team
In this role, you will report into the Head of Design, Teamwork Platform and join an organization consisting of multiple teams across North America, Australia, and India
You'll play the central role in exploring, defining, and crafting immersive and interactive experiences that both help – and delight – our customers
You are a Team Captain leader, and with your deep understanding in motion design, 3D modeling, and visual craft within a UX context, you will both contribute work individually and build and lead a passionate team of designers
Your depth of experience in product/UX motion and 3D will enable you to have impact in close collaboration with your cross-functional partners in Product and Engineering to ensure seamless integration across platforms and frameworks from concept through to implementation.ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will:Lead and inspire: Direct a multi-disciplinary team of designers and technical professionals, cultivating a culture of inclusion, collaboration and innovation that inspires excellence in design.Drive creative vision: Develop and articulate a cohesive creative vision that integrates UX motion graphics, 3D design, visual design (and potentially audio/haptic) to ensuring alignment with product goals and user needs
Cross-functional collaboration: Partner closely with Product and Engineering leadership across the company and throughout the design process
Your understanding of various platforms and frameworks will be critical in ensuring that motion, 3D, and visual elements are effectively planned for and implemented to enhance the overall user experience
User-centric design: Advocate for user-centered principles through direct involvement in user research and testing, assessing how motion, 3D, and visual design influence overall usability and satisfaction, and iterating based on findings
Management: Oversee a variety of projects concurrently, ensuring projects meet deadlines while maintaining the highest standards of quality and creativity
Mentorship: Mentor and support junior and mid-career designers both within your team across the company by providing constructive feedback and fostering an environment of continuous learning and development
Contribute to programs outside of Teamwork Platform design which improve overall design capability
Stay ahead of trends: Remain informed on emerging trends in motion design, 3D technologies, visual design (and other related areas, like audio/haptics), and apply best practices to keep our offerings ahead of the competition
Partner with Head of Design and cross functional executives to build energy and coalitions at scale for motion and 3D design in product.QualificationsYour background:A strong portfolio that illustrates your diverse range of work in motion graphics, audio, 3D projects, and haptic design, demonstrating clear results and customer impact
A strategic and innovative thinker able to tackle complex design challenges and propose engaging solutions that harmonize visual and auditory elements with haptic experiences
Motivated by the goal of design excellence, eager to embrace new challenges that push the limits of what is possible in user experience
10+ years of experience in motion design, 3D modeling, and related areas (audio, haptic feedback, etc) feedback within a UX framework for complex/enterprise-level software High proficiency in industry-standard design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Figma, C4D, ProTools, etc.) and a solid understanding of various programming languages or frameworks used in design implementation
Demonstrable experience in creating clarity in high ambiguity through impactful design solutions to challenging problems A strong portfolio that illustrates your diverse range of work in motion graphics, 3D projects, and visual design, demonstrating clear results and customer impact
Passion for storytelling, the ability to bring design direction to life with compelling narrative
An effective communicator who excels in collaboration, with a firm understanding of design best practices, engineering principles, and the ability to articulate those concepts and technical requirements clearly across disciplines
Experience balancing customer needs with business goals, market viability, and technical feasibility Facilitation and cross-functional collaboration skills: you can demonstrate the ability to integrate the work of multiple teams, solicit and synthesize feedback, and facilitate design discussions that lead company wide outcomes Demonstrative experience in audio, visual, and haptics a big plusCompensationAt Atlassian, we strive to design equitable and explainable compensation programs
To support this goal, the baseline of our range is higher than that of the typical market range, but in turn we expect to hire most candidates near this baseline
Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate's skills, expertise, or experience.In the United States, we have three geographic pay zones
For this role, our current base pay ranges for new hires in each zone are:Zone A: $216,600 - $288,800Zone B: $194,900 - $259,900Zone C: $179,800 - $239,700This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity.Please visit go.atlassian.com/payzones for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones
However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.#LI-RemoteOur perks & benefitsAtlassian offers a variety of perks and benefits to support you, your family and to help you engage with your local community
Our offerings include health coverage, paid volunteer days, wellness resources, and so much more
Visit go.atlassian.com/perksandbenefitsto learn more.About AtlassianAt Atlassian, we're motivated by a common goal: to unleash the potential of every team
Our software products help teams all over the planet and our solutions are designed for all types of work
Team collaboration through our tools makes what may be impossible alone, possible together.We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians create our success
To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process
Simply inform our Recruitment team during your conversation with them.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit go.atlassian.com/crh.Job SummaryCategory: Design
