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AffirmVisual Designer II
Affirm operates as a financial services company offering predictable payment alternatives that feature transparent terms and no hidden charges. The organization seeks a Visual Designer II…
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Affirm operates as a financial services company offering predictable payment alternatives that feature transparent terms and no hidden charges. The organization seeks a Visual Designer II to join its remote team, focusing on motion-forward design that bridges product functionality and brand identity. This position targets creative professionals skilled in animation, visual storytelling, and illustration who want to shape digital experiences across multiple channels. The selected candidate will collaborate with diverse…
Job Description
Affirm operates as a financial services company offering predictable payment alternatives that feature transparent terms and no hidden charges. The organization seeks a Visual Designer II to join its remote team, focusing on motion-forward design that bridges product functionality and brand identity.
This position targets creative professionals skilled in animation, visual storytelling, and illustration who want to shape digital experiences across multiple channels. The selected candidate will collaborate with diverse teams including Product Design, Engineering, Brand, and Marketing to build accessible, scalable systems that boost comprehension and user confidence. Responsibilities span across in-app interactions, animated illustrations, web pages, email messages, lifecycle journeys, and product releases.
The role requires managing distinct visual and motion assignments from initial storyboarding to final execution. Candidates should feel comfortable utilizing tools like Figma, After Effects, and various animation software while incorporating user experience principles into their visual storytelling. Affirm functions as a remote-first enterprise, offering flexible arrangements while providing comprehensive healthcare coverage, monthly technology and wellness stipends, equity opportunities, and flexible time off.
Responsibilities
- Design motion-forward experiences across applications, websites, emails, lifecycle journeys, and product marketing campaigns
- Produce animations, motion studies, animated illustrations, iconography, and interaction patterns to clarify product behavior
- Manage defined visual and motion assignments from conceptualization and storyboarding to final production
- Contribute to product design efforts through user flow mapping, interaction concept development, and prototyping
- Develop and expand reusable visual assets, motion patterns, and components for company design systems
- Collaborate with product, engineering, brand, content, and marketing partners to build cohesive end-to-end experiences
- Prepare production-ready assets and collaborate with engineers to guarantee proper implementation
Requirements
- Minimum of three years of professional experience in motion, animation, visual, communication, or product design within a product-focused setting
- Portfolio showcasing expertise in motion and visual design, including animation, interaction, illustration, and digital storytelling
- Thorough knowledge of animation principles like timing, pacing, easing, transitions, and choreography
- Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, and LottieFiles or Rive
- Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and technical production constraints for email and mobile environments
- Background in UX and product design, encompassing user flows, interaction design, and information hierarchy
Core Skills
Benefits
- 100 percent subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- Monthly stipends dedicated to technology setup, health, and wellness
- Flexible time off and holiday calendars
- Employee stock purchase plan to purchase company stock at a discount
- Equity rewards offered through the parent company
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this position remote?
Yes, Affirm operates as a remote-first organization, allowing most employees to work from anywhere within the country of employment, though some roles may occasionally require in-person office work.
What is the salary range for this job?
The annual base pay range for candidates based in Canada is $101,000 to $151,000. For other locations, the exact base pay is determined by factors such as location, experience, and job-related skills.
What experience level is required for this role?
Applicants must have at least three years of professional experience in motion, animation, visual, communication, or product design within a product-driven environment.
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