Visual & Motion Designer
About Us
Tavus is a research lab pioneering human computing. We’re building AI Humans: a new
interface that closes the gap between people and machines, free from the friction of today’s
systems. Our real-time human simulation models let machines see, hear, respond, and even
look real - enabling meaningful, face-to-face conversations. AI Humans combine the
emotional intelligence of humans with the reach and reliability of machines, making them
capable, trusted agents available 24/7, in every language, on our terms.
Imagine a personal trainer that adapts to your schedule, a virtual assistant who can
understand and work around your emotional state. A fleet of medical assistants that can
give every patient the attention they need. With Tavus, individuals, enterprises, and
developers can all build AI Humans to connect, understand, and act with empathy at scale.
We’re a Series B company backed by world-class investors including Sequoia Capital, Y
Combinator, and Scale Venture Partners.
Be part of shaping a future where humans and machines truly understand each other.
The Role
We are seeking a talented, passionate, initiative-taking, and product-minded Visual and
Motion Designer to join our team. You will play a crucial role in shaping the future of
human-computer interaction, enabling users to create meaningful AI-first products such as
digital companions, employees and agents, emphasizing authentic human connections and
interactions.
You will collaborate with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment, contributing to all
stages of the design process, from concept to implementation, to bring novel interactive
experiences to life.
Join our small, creative team of designers, engineers, and product enthusiasts dedicated to
thoughtfully bridging the human-machine divide. We’re doing it right, sweating the details,
and we’re in it together.
This role is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
What You'll Do
Architect a scalable motion language: Define the visual physics and kinetic identity of our
"human layer" across any surface - web, mobile, or desktop - ensuring the experience feels
unified, whether the user is at a workstation or on the go.
Choreograph ambient presence: Solve the interaction design challenges of a persistent AI
companion. You will define how the interface seamlessly transitions between active focus,
passive monitoring, and backgrounded states without disrupting the user’s flow.
Systematize the interaction layer: Translate complex OS-level concepts like navigation, app
launching, and window management into intuitive, native-feeling UI patterns that work as
well on a touchscreen as they do with a mouse and keyboard.
Design the stage for human computing & connection: Create and evolve the structural UI
framework that houses the conversational interface. Think flexible containers, sidebars, and
overlays that support the video experience, ensuring the UI enhances and supports genuine
human computing connection.
Craft novel, satisfying, micro-interactions: Own the fidelity of the functional UI. You will
ensure that every toggle, menu, and transition feels responsive and premium, grounding a
futuristic AI experience in familiar, satisfying interaction patterns.
Who You Are
4+ years of Product Design experience with a specialized portfolio in Visual Systems and
Motion Design. You have a track record of shipping complex, interactive interfaces, not just
static pages.
A cross-platform Systems Thinker: You understand how to translate a design language
across different modalities. You can take a core interaction concept and adapt it natively for
different device constraints.
Master of spatial UI: You are comfortable designing interfaces that rely on layering, floating
elements, and dynamic states. You understand how to manage UI density and hierarchy in
always-on applications.
Nuanced with status & feedback: You know how to design non-intrusive visual cues that
keep the user informed of system status without overwhelming their cognitive load.
Technical & adaptive: You are comfortable collaborating with engineering to implement
motion standards in diverse environments, from modern web frameworks to native mobile
codebases.
Thrives in ambiguity: You don't need a fully detailed spec to get started. You are excited to
take high-level prompts like, "how does this AI live on a phone?" and explore the solution
space through design and motion.
Benefits & Culture
When you join Tavus, you’re joining a diverse and supportive team. Our work is driven by
our people, and our success is shared by all. This position has a flexible work schedule,
unlimited PTO, competitive healthcare, and gear stipends, as well as plenty of fun. At the
end of the day, we want Tavus to be a place for you to learn, directly drive impact, and work
with a team you love.
To learn more about our team culture and benefits, check out our hiring page.
Tavus is growing fast, and we’d like you to grow with us. If you’re excited to get your hands
dirty and help make machines more human, drop your resume and we’ll be in touch.
We are not looking for cultural fits, we are looking for culture creators. Diversity is what
drives our success – it’s at the core of how we hire, communicate, and work. We are
inclusive to all and combine our diverse backgrounds, skill sets, and perspectives to build
the best experiences for our clients.
