# Ali Said

> UX Motion Systems Designer — Visual UI & IxD Designer specialized in Product Motion Systems, Micro-Interactions, Lottie, Concept Design, Dev-handoff | Ex-Google, LinkedIn, Intuit, Dropbox, BMW

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/alisaid

I’m a Senior Product UI & Motion Systems Designer with 15+ years of experience building scalable interface systems across mobile, desktop, SaaS, and emerging platforms.

I began my career in visual effects and animation, which shaped the way I think about timing, rhythm, and spatial continuity. Today, I apply that foundation to digital products — designing motion systems that improve usability, clarify interactions, and elevate brand perception.

My work focuses on system-level motion architecture, not just transitions. I audit products to identify motion opportunities across every interaction state, define systemic vs bespoke patterns, and produce developer-ready specifications that map choreography frame-by-frame.

I’ve contributed to teams at Google, LinkedIn, Intuit, BMW, and surgical robotics platforms — building motion libraries and interface systems that scale across iOS, Android, Web, Wearables, XR, and Voice.

I care deeply about making products feel smoother, clearer, and more premium — through intentional UI and motion design.

## Work Experience
### UX Motion Designer / Brand UI Visual Designer @ Temporal
Jan 2020 – Present
At Temporal, I lead UI and motion design for early to mid-stage startups, helping them scale through conversion-focused interfaces and intuitive user flows. I combine UX laws with motion principles to create high-performance UI systems in Figma, coordinating closely with engineers to ensure pixel-perfect implementation. Every engagement is tailored—whether on a retainer or project basis—to elevate product experience while aligning with business goals.

### UX Motion Designer / Brand UI Visual Designer @ Da Vinci Robotic Surgical Systems
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022
For the Da Vinci Heads Up Display (HUD), I designed app interfaces in Figma and worked closely with engineers to ensure accurate implementation. Built UX motion libraries to unify interactions and improve product flow.

### UX Motion Designer / Brand UI Visual Designer @ Google
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021
For the Material Design 3 design system, I designed app interfaces in Figma and worked closely with engineers to ensure accurate implementation. Built UX motion libraries to unify interactions and improve product flow.

### UX Motion Designer / Brand UI Visual Designer @ LinkedIn
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Sunnyvale, California
For the flagship mobile app, I designed app interfaces in Figma and worked closely with engineers to ensure accurate implementation. Built UX motion libraries to unify interactions and improve product flow.

### UX Motion Designer / Brand UI Visual Designer @ Intuit
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Mountain View, California
For the Quickbooks design system, I designed app interfaces in Figma and worked closely with engineers to ensure accurate implementation. Built UX motion libraries to unify interactions and improve product flow.

### UX Motion Designer / Brand UI Visual Designer @ Walgreens
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Greater Chicago Area
For the enterprise prescription verification Walgreens platform, I designed app interfaces in Figma and worked closely with engineers to ensure accurate implementation. Built UX motion libraries to unify interactions and improve product flow.

### UX Motion Designer / Brand UI Visual Designer @ BMW Technology Corporation
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Greater Chicago Area
For the mobile, wearable, and in-vehicle user experiences, I designed app interfaces in Figma and worked closely with engineers to ensure accurate implementation. Built UX motion libraries to unify interactions and improve product flow.

### Product Designer | UI/UX & Motion Design @ BMW Technology Corporation
Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 | Chicago, IL

### Product Designer | UI/UX & Motion Design @ Technology With Spirit
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Greater Chicago Area
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### Art Director @ Fuse Creative
Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Chicago, Illinois

### 3D | VFX Artist @ Legend3D
Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 | Greater San Diego Area


## Education
### Computer Science
University of Illinois Chicago

### Directing for Film
Second City

### Mentorship in Concept Art
Robot Pencil

### Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Media Arts and Animation
Illinois Institute of Art

### Biochemistry
Illinois State University

### Biology in General
Rock Valley College


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/alisaidux
- Portfolio: https://www.saidux.co/
- Dribbble: https://dribbble.com/tmprlux
- Portfolio: https://youtu.be/SxIfih-35Pw?si=dzZxw8vJEYfPuvYR

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Last updated: 2026-04-13