Senior Motion Designer

About the role

This role focuses on establishing and maintaining Fireblocks' brand motion system. The designer will be responsible for creating a scalable motion kit to ensure a unified visual identity across all company touchpoints. This involves producing 2D motion assets for a range of uses, from brand campaigns and product launches to web experiences and social media content.

A key part of the work includes designing UI and product animations for web, such as micro-interactions and transitions, specifically utilizing Lottie. The role also involves producing instructional videos and product demos that simplify complex workflows through clear motion graphics and visual storytelling. Additionally, the designer will edit live-action video content, including interviews and customer stories.

Success in this position means defining motion principles, documentation, and guidelines to ensure consistency and high quality for all motion design work. The individual will collaborate with various stakeholders to present and iterate on designs, demonstrating a strong commitment to craft and polish while working efficiently in a dynamic environment.

The competitive salary for this role ranges from $75,000 to $125,000 annually.

Skills that matter here

• Adobe After Effects: Expert-level proficiency in this software is required for creating 2D motion graphics and animations.
• Premiere Pro: Expert-level proficiency is needed for editing live-action video content, including interviews and brand narratives.
• 2D motion design: This role primarily focuses on creating 2D motion assets for various platforms, requiring deep expertise in this area.
• animation principles: A strong understanding of animation principles, including pacing, is essential for effective visual storytelling.
• visual storytelling: The ability to convey complex information clearly through motion graphics and visual narratives is crucial for product demos and instructional videos.
• Lottie animations: Experience in creating Lottie animations optimized for web performance is required for UI and product animations.

Who this role suits

• Someone with at least seven years of motion design experience, particularly within a B2B SaaS or enterprise tech company.
• An individual who understands how motion design supports product marketing and brand systems, with at least two years of SaaS industry experience.
• A designer who prioritizes high craft and polish in their work, but can also adapt and deliver quickly in a fast-paced setting.
• A collaborative communicator who is comfortable presenting designs and iterating with diverse internal teams.

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)