Motion Designer

Google

Job Overview

Location

New York, NY, United States

Employment Type

Contract

Work Arrangement

On-site

Sector

Information Technology & Software

Experience Level

Entry Level (0-2 years)

Application Deadline

March 23, 2026

About the Company

Google is a global technology leader renowned for its innovative search engine, cloud computing services, and a wide array of digital products. The company fosters a culture of creativity and collaboration, empowering its employees to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of technology.

Within Google, teams like Brand Studio are dedicated to building and enhancing the Google brand through compelling creative work. They produce a diverse range of content, including films, ad campaigns, and interactive experiences, all designed to communicate Google's values and innovations to a worldwide audience.

Job Description

Embark on a creative journey with Google's Brand Studio as a Motion Designer, contributing to the iconic Google Doodles. This 6-month fellowship offers hands-on experience, blending contemporary design aesthetics with technical expertise in motion, 3D, and traditional animation.

You will leverage a diverse toolkit to solve animation challenges across a broad spectrum of visual styles, and you'll be comfortable experimenting with AI technology to support your process. Your projects will range from independent contributions, such as GIF animations for Doodles, to collaborations with a larger team on short-form videos.

This role requires a conceptual approach to projects, demonstrating versatility in developing original artwork, animating within existing creative assets, and executing designs that cohere with established systems. Fellows will be employed as freelancers via one of Google’s staffing partners.

To apply for this role, click the Apply button on this page and follow the instructions.

Required Skills

Motion Graphics3D AnimationAnimationAdobe Creative SuiteAI Tools

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Google Doodles team with motion design.
  • Combine contemporary design aesthetics with technical expertise in motion, 3D, and traditional animation.
  • Leverage a diverse toolkit to solve animation challenges across a broad spectrum of visual styles and illustration techniques.
  • Experiment with AI technology to support the animation process.
  • Create GIF animations for Doodles.
  • Collaborate with a larger team on short-form videos.
  • Approach projects conceptually.
  • Develop original artwork.
  • Animate within existing creative assets.
  • Execute designs that cohere with established systems.

Qualifications

  • 0-5 years of experience in motion design.
  • Proficiency in motion graphics software.
  • Experience with 3D and traditional animation techniques.
  • Familiarity with AI technology in creative processes.
  • Strong conceptual thinking and design skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Work authorization in the United States as of June 2026.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Ability to commit to a full-time, six-month contract (mid-June 2026 – mid-December 2026).
  • Living in the city of application (New York, NY).

Benefits & Perks

  • Hands-on experience with Google's creative teams.
  • Ongoing mentorship and networking opportunities.
  • Exposure to various creative departments.
  • Enriching program experience.
  • Paid contractor role.
  • Lunch and snacks provided.

How to Apply

Select up to two creative roles that best fit your interests and skillset.

https://creativefellowship.google/

Posted Date

February 28, 2026

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