Senior Brand Designer, Systems & Motion

Remote $113k–$148k senior 4 months ago full-time quality 9/10

Role in brief

Circle is looking for a Senior Brand Designer to enhance and scale visual systems for its brand and sub-brands. Ideal candidates will have experience in brand design and motion graphics, and a strong portfolio showcasing their work.

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About the role

In this role, you will define and evolve scalable brand design systems for Circle and its sub-brands. You will be responsible for developing visual frameworks that ensure brand consistency while allowing for clear differentiation. This position requires a blend of design systems thinking and motion design to create engaging brand experiences.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing and product, to translate brand strategy into expressive motion systems across various channels. The role also involves leveraging AI tools to enhance workflows and support the creation of reusable components and documentation that facilitate consistent execution.

The competitive salary range for this role is between $112,500 and $147,500.

Skills that matter here

  • Design Systems: You will define and evolve scalable brand design systems.
  • Figma: Proficiency in Figma is essential for creating design components and frameworks.
  • Motion Graphics: This role involves translating brand strategy into expressive motion systems.
  • Adobe Creative Suite: Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly After Effects, is required for motion design.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: You will work with various teams to ensure brand consistency across projects.
  • AI tools: You will leverage AI tools to enhance motion workflows and design system development.

Who this role suits

  • Candidates should have at least four years of experience in brand or visual design.
  • A strong portfolio showcasing systems thinking and motion design is essential.
  • Experience in the crypto, fintech, or Web3 sectors is preferred.
  • You should be comfortable collaborating with diverse teams and adapting to a flexible work environment.

From the employer

  • Define and evolve scalable brand design systems for Circle and associated sub-brands.
  • Develop visual frameworks that balance consistency with clear brand differentiation.
  • Build reusable components, templates, and documentation to support internal teams and external partners.
  • Translate brand strategy into expressive motion systems across campaigns, web, and digital experiences.
  • Create motion toolkits and patterns that extend the brand consistently across channels.
  • Leverage AI tools to enhance motion workflows, creative exploration, and scalable system development.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product, and agency partners to ensure high-quality, on-brand execution.
  • 4+ years of experience in brand, visual, or systems design within an in-house, agency, or hybrid environment.
  • Demonstrated experience building and scaling brand design systems.
  • Strong portfolio and personal website showcasing systems thinking, brand identity work, and motion design.
  • Experience creating documentation and toolkits that enable scalable, consistent execution.
  • Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effects or comparable motion tools.
  • Demonstrated experience incorporating AI tools into motion or design system workflows.
  • Experience collaborating cross-functionally with marketing, product, and external creative partners.
  • Experience within crypto, fintech or Web3.
  • Experience supporting multi-brand or sub-brand ecosystems.
  • Competitive salary range: $112,500 - $147,500.
  • Flexible work environment.
  • Opportunity to work on innovative projects in a leading financial platform company.

Questions about this role

What is the remote policy?

This role is remote, allowing flexibility in your work environment.

What level of experience is required?

Candidates should have a minimum of four years of experience in brand, visual, or systems design.

How do I apply?

You can apply through Circle's career website at https://careers.circle.com.

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