UI/UX Animator

About Woven by Toyota Woven by Toyota is enabling Toyota’s once-in-a-century transformation into a mobility company.

Inspired by a legacy of innovating for the benefit of others, our mission is to challenge the current state of mobility through human-centric innovation — expanding what “mobility” means and how it serves society.

Our work centers on four pillars: AD/ADAS, our autonomous driving and advanced driver assist technologies; Arene, our software development platform for software-defined vehicles; Woven City, a test course for mobility; and Cloud & AI, the digital infrastructure powering our collaborative foundation.

Business-critical functions empower these teams to execute, and together, we’re working toward one bold goal: a world with zero accidents and enhanced well-being for all.

TEAM We are the Advanced UX Team at Woven by Toyota.

We are a cross-functional, multi-cultural team of talented designers and researchers dedicated to crafting intuitive, innovative, and visually compelling user experiences that define the future of automotive interfaces.

Our focus is on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving, leveraging thoughtful, data-validated designs to bring the next generation of driving experiences to life.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for a talented and experienced UI/UX Animator to join our ADAS UX team in Tokyo.

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping the user experience and bringing in-vehicle interfaces to life through motion and interaction for next-generation driver-assistance and automated-parking technologies.

This position blends creativity with technical expertise, requiring a strong grasp of motion design principles and the ability to collaborate across disciplines.

You will transform static concepts into dynamic animations that convey design behavior, timing, and intent – aligning stakeholders across product planning, design and engineering.

This highly cross-functional role demands excellence in both concept and execution.

You will craft intelligent, elegant, and empathetic design solutions that make complex systems feel simple, seamless, and safe.

Your work will directly drive the evolution of cutting-edge automotive experiences, influencing millions of users worldwide.

Collaborating closely with 2D and 3D designers, engineers, researchers, and project managers, you will contribute to Toyota’s long-term vision for mobility.

Success in this role requires openness to cultural diversity, a commitment to teamwork, and a collaborative mindset.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Translate 2D concept art into polished animation prototypes using industry standard animation tools

Collaborate with UX/UI designers to understand design intent, visual hierarchy, and storytelling goals

Partner with 3D artists and software implementation teams to facilitate the integration of animations into the final in-vehicle product

Serve as a bridge between design and engineering teams, clearly communicating, documenting, and aligning on specifications (timing, transitions, durations, etc.)

Facilitate alignment by visualizing often complex motion behaviors for reviews and stakeholder presentations

Support the creation of high-fidelity interactive prototypes using tools like Rive or ProtoPie to simulate in-vehicle experiences

Ensure animation deliverables are designed to be implemented in the final product, consistent with technical constraints

Contribute to building Woven’s animation library, motion guidelines, and prototyping best practices

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of experience as an Animator or Motion Designer, ideally with a focus on UX/UI projects

Strong working knowledge of design tools, including Figma, After Effects, Rive, ProtoPie, and equivalents

Proficiency in importing and rebuilding Figma components in After Effects

Understanding of 2D asset pipelines and formats (e.g., SVG, PNG sequences)

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and communicate effectively with non-technical team members and external stakeholders

Ability to balance creative ambition with technical feasibility

Strong understanding of UI/UX animation principles

Portfolio showcasing relevant UX animation or motion design work

Strong communicator able to build trust with engineers, stakeholders, and cross functional partners

Comfortable navigating multi-cultural environments

A deep listener that can translate research insights into meaningful user experiences

Must have a growth mindset and a collaborative work style

NICE TO HAVES

Experience in the automotive, transportation, or aviation industries

Familiarity with Github or other version control systems

Japanese language ability

Japanese driver’s licence

Experience with scripting or light coding (e.g., Python, JavaScript) to automate asset processes or prototype behavior

Experience with Jira or other agile project management systems

Employee

Important Points All interviews will be arranged via Google Meet, unless otherwise stated. The same job descriptions are available in both English and Japanese; therefore, we kindly ask that you apply to only one version. We kindly request that you submit your resume in English, if possible. However, Japanese resumes are also acceptable. Please note that, depending on the English proficiency requirements of the role, we may request an English version of your resume later in the process. WHAT WE OFFER Competitive Salary - Based on experience Work Hours - Flexible working time Paid Holiday - 20 days per year (prorated) Sick Leave - 6 days per year (prorated) Holiday - Sat & Sun, Japanese National Holidays, and other days defined by our company Japanese Social Insurance - Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insurance Housing Allowance Retirement Benefits Rental Cars Support In-house Training Program (software study/language study) Our Commitment We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. Any information we receive from you will be used only in the hiring and onboarding process. Please see our privacy notice for more details.