Plaid · 8 hours ago
Motion Designer
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$151K/yr - $209K/yrPlaid is a company dedicated to improving financial interactions through innovative tools and experiences. As a Motion Designer, you will create high-quality motion work across various surfaces, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to translate static designs into engaging motion assets.
BankingFinancial ServicesFinTech
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Company
Plaid
Plaid develops financial technology infrastructure that enables applications to connect with users' bank accounts and financial data.
Founded in 2013
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.31BKey Investors
Franklin TempletonAltimeter CapitalGoldman Sachs Investment Partners
2025-04-03Series Unknown· $575M
2025-04-03Secondary Market
2023-10-19Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Zachary Perret
Co-Founder & CEO
Eric Sager
COO
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