Sr. Motion Designer

Kraken Digital Asset Exchange; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Motion Designer and help shape the future of crypto! In this fully remote role, you will collaborate with diverse teams to create compelling motion assets that elevate the brand's story. Your work will involve crafting high-quality animations and contributing to a vibrant design culture. This innovative firm values creativity and encourages you to explore new techniques while working in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about storytelling and have a strong design foundation, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio showcasing motion design and strategic creative execution.
• Expertise in After Effects and Adobe CC, with comfort in Figma.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and animate motion assets.
• Execute polished animations from ideation through final delivery.

Skills

Motion Design

Art Direction

Graphic Design Fundamentals

After Effects

Adobe CC

Figma

Generative AI Tools

3D Modelling

Sound Design

Interactive Motion Design

Tools

Cinema 4D

Rive

Lottie

Job description

Building the Future of Crypto

Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.

What makes us different?

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.

Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here.

As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.

Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!

The team

We’re looking for a highly skilled Motion Designer with a strong design foundation — a detail-oriented, conceptual thinker who’s passionate about storytelling and crafting meaningful experiences for our customers. As part of the design team, you’ll collaborate closely with brand, marketing, content, and product partners to bring Kraken’s motion language to life across a variety of touchpoints.

The opportunity

• Collaborate with stakeholders and Brand Design teammates to concept, design, and animate motion assets that elevate Kraken’s story

• Develop and evolve Kraken’s motion design language for consistency across products, campaigns, and brand touchpoints

• Execute polished, high-quality animations from ideation through final delivery, owning your work end-to-end

• Participate in design reviews, giving and receiving thoughtful, constructive feedback

• Contribute to a strong, inclusive, and creatively ambitious design team culture

• Explore emerging motion techniques and tools to keep our work bold and future-facing

• Partner closely with marketing, product, and design teams to deliver cohesive cross-functional creative

Skills you should HODL

• A strong portfolio showcasing motion design, art direction, and strategic creative execution

• Solid graphic design fundamentals — mastery of typography, layout, color, and composition

• Expertise in After Effects and Adobe CC, with comfort in Figma and generative AI tools

• Ability to conceptualize, direct, and execute motion projects that tell a compelling story

• Self-sufficient and collaborative — comfortable working solo or under direction from creative leads

• Clear, proactive communicator with experience sharing ideas and aligning with stakeholders

• Motivated by fast-paced, evolving creative challenges — with a passion (or curiosity) for crypto and emerging tech

Nice to haves

• Experience with 3D modelling and animation in Cinema 4D.

• Experience guiding DIY shoots of product demos.

• Experience with interactive motion design tools like Rive and Lottie.

• Experience with sound design.

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This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!

As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

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