Effect Designer Graduate (TikTok-Design) - 2027 Start

Description

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.

Requirements

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.