Senior Motion Designer
Role in brief
Fireblocks, a digital asset platform, is hiring a Senior Motion Designer to establish and implement their brand's motion design system. This role involves creating 2D motion graphics for various marketing and product needs, including Lottie animations. Candidates with extensive B2B SaaS experience in motion design, strong Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro skills, and a portfolio showcasing 2D animation expertise should apply.
About the role
This role involves defining and building a comprehensive motion system for Fireblocks, a company providing digital asset solutions to financial institutions and Web3 companies. The work includes developing a scalable motion kit to ensure visual consistency across all brand touchpoints. The designer will produce 2D motion assets for campaigns, product launches, web experiences, events, and social media, contributing to the brand's overall visual identity.
A key aspect of the position is creating UI and product animations for web, specifically micro-interactions, transitions, and storytelling elements using Lottie. The designer will also be responsible for producing product demo and instructional videos that simplify complex workflows through motion graphics. Establishing clear motion principles, documentation, and guidelines will be crucial for maintaining consistency and quality at scale.
Success in this role means unifying Fireblocks' visual identity through motion, simplifying complex product concepts, and enhancing user experience across various platforms. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high standard for craft and polish, while also being able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to present and iterate on designs.
The annual salary for this position ranges from $75,000 to $125,000.
Skills that matter here
- Adobe After Effects: Expert-level proficiency in this tool is required for creating 2D motion graphics and animations.
- Premiere Pro: Expert-level proficiency is needed for editing live-action video, including interviews and brand narratives.
- 2D motion design: Deep expertise in 2D motion design is essential, as this role is primarily focused on 2D animation.
- animation principles: A strong understanding of animation principles is necessary for creating compelling and effective motion graphics.
- visual storytelling: This skill is crucial for simplifying complex workflows and communicating brand narratives through motion graphics and videos.
- Lottie animations: The role requires proven ability to create Lottie animations optimized for web performance, particularly for UI and product animations.
Who this role suits
- Someone with at least 7 years of motion design experience, with a significant portion spent in-house at a B2B SaaS or enterprise tech company.
- An individual who understands how motion design supports product marketing and brand systems, demonstrated by at least 2 years of SaaS industry experience.
- A designer who values high craft and polish in their work, but can also adapt to a fast-paced environment.
- A collaborative communicator comfortable presenting and iterating with various stakeholders.
From the employer
What You’ll Do
- Define and build Fireblocks’ brand motion system, including a scalable motion kit that unifies our visual identity across touchpoints
- Design and produce 2D motion assets for brand campaigns, product launches, web experiences, events, and social
- Create UI and product animations for web, including micro-interactions, transitions, and storytelling moments using Lottie
- Produce product demo and instructional-style videos that simplify complex workflows through motion graphics and clear visual storytelling
- Edit live-action video, including interviews, customer stories, and brand narratives
- Establish motion principles, documentation, and guidelines to ensure consistency and quality at scale
What You’ll Bring
- 7+ years of motion design experience, with significant time in-house at a B2B SaaS or enterprise tech company portfolio required
- 2+ years of SaaS industry experience, with a strong understanding of how motion supports product marketing and brand systems
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro; familiarity with AI-first motion tooling
- Deep expertise in 2D motion design, animation principles, pacing, and visual storytelling. This role is primarily 2D; 3D experience is not required
- Proven ability to create Lottie animations optimized for web performance
- Experience animating SaaS or fintech product UI: feature reveals, onboarding flows, micro-interactions, and instructional content
- Strong collaboration and communication skills; comfortable presenting and iterating with cross-functional stakeholders
- High bar for craft and polish, paired with the ability to move quickly in a fast-paced environment
Nice to Have
- Experience working in digital assets, fintech, or infrastructure technology
- Familiarity with Figma for motion handoff and design system alignment
- Interest in or working knowledge of AI-assisted motion tools (e.g. Runway, Adobe Firefly, Kling)
Questions about this role
What is the remote work policy for this role?
This is a remote position, with no specific location restrictions mentioned in the job description.
What level of seniority is expected for this position?
This is a senior-level position, requiring extensive experience in motion design.
What are the core skills required for this role?
Key skills include expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro, deep expertise in 2D motion design, animation principles, visual storytelling, and the ability to create Lottie animations.
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