The opportunity
At Affirm, we exist for the moments that matter—giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most.
What you'll do
Design motion-forward experiences across in-app surfaces, web, email,: lifecycle comms, and product marketing, with a focus on clarity, accessibility, performance, and storytelling.
Create animations, motion studies, animated illustrations, iconography, and: interaction patterns that explain product behavior, guide attention, and improve customer comprehension.
Own defined visual and motion-design projects from concept and storyboarding: through production and implementation, maintaining a consistently high level of craft.
Contribute to product-design initiatives by mapping user flows, developing: interaction concepts, and carrying solutions through high-fidelity design and prototyping.
Create and extend reusable visual assets, motion patterns, guidelines, and: components that strengthen Affirm’s product and communication systems.
Collaborate with Product Design, Design Systems, Product, Engineering, Brand,: Content Design, Lifecycle, and Growth partners to deliver cohesive end-to-end experiences.
What they're looking for
- Prepare production-ready assets and specifications, partnering with engineers: to ensure motion and visual details are accessible, performant, and implemented as intended.
- + years of professional experience in motion, animation, visual,: communication, or product design within a product-driven environment.
- A portfolio demonstrating strong motion and visual-design craft, including: animation, interaction, illustration, and storytelling across digital product experiences.
- Strong knowledge of animation principles, including timing, pacing, easing,: transitions, and choreography, and proficiency with tools such as After Effects, LottieFiles, Rive, or comparable software.
