Motion Designer
Plaid
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $151,200 - $208,800 per year
About the role
- Design and produce motion assets across product experiences, brand foundations, marketing campaigns, paid social, and organic channels
- Translate static designs and concepts into intentional, high-quality motion
- Collaborate cross-functionally with designers, marketers, engineers, and copywritersSupport production-heavy workflows, including batching, versioning, and managing high volumes of assets
- Create motion prototypes, animations, and documentation that support handoff and implementation
- Iterate quickly based on feedback, changing requirements, and evolving priorities
- Help raise the quality and consistency of motion across Plaid
Requirements
- Strong portfolio demonstrating an exceptional eye for design, composition, layout, and motion craft (timing, easing, and curves)
- Ability to independently execute moderately complex motion projects from concept through delivery
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners, including designers, marketers, engineers, and copywriters
- Strong production experience, including technical execution, batching, managing volume, and light VFX
- Clear communication of motion intent and design rationale
- Proficiency in After Effects and Figma
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to receive feedback constructively and maintain momentum through iteration
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
motion designanimationprototypingtechnical executionbatchingversioninglight VFXdesign compositionlayout designtiming and easing
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationfeedback receptioniterationindependent executionattention to detailcreativityproblem-solvingadaptabilityorganizational skills