Responsibilities TikTok Design Team is to provide first-class user experience for hundreds of millions of users around the world, thereby helping them create and express better, discover the diversity and beauty of the world, break down more barriers, and build bridges between people. We are an international design team with Product Designer, Creative Designer, Visual Designer, Content Designer and Localization Expert from all over the world working together to make every impossible possible. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume. Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Responsibilities - Lead effect concepts and design for TikTok's short-video and live streaming products, including dynamic typography, transitions, on-screen effects, filters, beautification, and retouching. - Co-create effect product solutions with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams-translate creative concepts into feasible designs and follow through development, testing, and launch to ensure fidelity. - Proactively identify emerging short-video trends, visual styles, and effect mechanics; actively participate in brainstorming sessions and drive high-quality proposals to execution. - Monitor user feedback and performance data; iterate on effects based on user needs and market shifts. - Integrate AIGC tools into daily workflows, leveraging AI capabilities to define and explore new effect features, and optimize effect toolchains. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications - Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor's, Master's degree in Arts, Design, HCI, Psychology, or a related discipline. - Strong aesthetic sensibility with solid design fundamentals; proficiency in AE, C4D, Photoshop, and other design/video post-production tools, with proven animation and effect design abilities. - Keen awareness of industry trends and AI advancements, with a sharp eye for post-production, visual styles, and motion design. - Self-motivated, hands-on, and learning-oriented, with a habit of reflection and continuous improvement. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills, optimistic, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. - Passionate about motion design, intellectually curious, with a global perspective. Preferred Qualifications - A strong portfolio of effects/motion design projects (AI-integrated work is a plus). - Proficiency in AI tools such as Stable Diffusion, Midjourney, or ComfyUI; experience with LoRA training or workflow building. - Additional skills in illustration, 3D, or motion graphics. Job Information [For Pay Transparency]Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $76000 - $136800 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure). The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice. For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: 1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues; 2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and 3. Exercising sound judgment.