Role Overview
As an App Motion Designer at Stashfin, youll bring life to our mobile and web experiences through compelling animations, transitions, and interactive micro-motions. Youll work closely with product designers, graphic designers, and engineers to define motion language, enhance usability, and elevate the emotional impact of our digital interfaces. Your work will play a key role in building a delightful, intuitive, and engaging user journey across our ecosystem of fintech products.
Key Responsibilities
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Motion Design & Animation : Create high-quality animations, transitions, micro-interactions, and motion prototypes for mobile and web platforms.
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App Experience Enhancements : Use motion design principles to guide user attention, improve usability, and support intuitive navigation.
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Design Systems & Motion Language : Collaborate with the product design team to define and maintain a scalable motion system consistent with our brand.
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Collaboration : Work closely with UX/UI designers, product managers, and developers to integrate motion seamlessly into live products.
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Prototyping & Handoff : Build motion prototypes in tools like After Effects, Principle, or Lottie, and prepare assets for developer implementation.
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Innovation & Experimentation : Stay ahead of motion trends in fintech and mobile UI/UX to constantly evolve and improve our design expression.
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Performance Awareness : Design animations that are not only beautiful but also optimized for smooth
performance on a variety of devices.
Skills & Qualifications
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Bachelors degree in Animation, Motion Design, Graphic Design, or a related field.
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4 - 7 years of experience in motion design, with a strong focus on mobile and web apps.
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Proficiency in motion and design tools like After Effects, Figma, Lottie, Principle, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.
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Solid understanding of timing, easing, transitions, and user interaction principles.
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Experience working with development teams to implement animations using Lottie, CSS, or similar technologies.
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A strong portfolio demonstrating motion work integrated into app experiences (not just marketing videos).
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Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while juggling multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
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Prior experience in fintech, consumer tech, or similar industries.
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Familiarity with front-end development basics (CSS animations, JavaScript-based motion frameworks) is a plus.
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Experience designing for accessibility and performance in motion.
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