Visual Designer II

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 101,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage for you and dependents

Tech setup stipend

Flexible time off

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Visual Designer II to shape motion-forward visual experiences across digital touchpoints. You will own design work from concept through implementation, blending motion, interaction, and product design to create polished experiences.

Remote role for US-based candidates only. Compensation ranges from $101,000 to $151,000 annually, with health coverage and stipends. Work with cross-functional teams to deliver reusable assets and strong product systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in motion, visual, or product design in a product-driven environment.
• Portfolio showcasing motion and visual design skills, including animation and storytelling.
• Proficient with animation principles and tools like After Effects, LottieFiles, and Rive.

Responsibilities

• Design motion-forward experiences across platforms, emphasizing clarity and storytelling.
• Create animations and interaction patterns that enhance customer understanding.
• Own visual and motion design projects from concept to implementation, ensuring high-quality craft.
• Contribute to product design by mapping user flows and developing interaction concepts.
• Create reusable visual assets and motion patterns to strengthen product systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive experiences.
• Prepare production-ready assets and work with engineers to ensure proper implementation.

Skills

Motion design

Visual design

Product design

Tools

After Effects

LottieFiles

Rive

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Visual Designer II to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space.

This role will shape motion-forward visual experiences that improve clarity, storytelling, and customer understanding across digital touchpoints. You will own design work from concept through implementation, bringing together motion, interaction, and product design to create polished, production-ready experiences. The position partners closely with cross-functional teams and engineering to deliver reusable systems and assets that strengthen the overall product experience.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $101,000 – $151,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Design motion-forward experiences across various platforms, emphasizing clarity and storytelling.
• Create animations and interaction patterns that enhance customer comprehension.
• Own visual and motion design projects from concept to implementation, ensuring high-quality craft.
• Contribute to product design by mapping user flows and developing interaction concepts.
• Create reusable visual assets and motion patterns to strengthen product systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive experiences.
• Prepare production-ready assets and work with engineers to ensure proper implementation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in motion, animation, visual, communication, or product design in a product-driven environment.
• Portfolio showcasing strong motion and visual design skills, including animation and storytelling.
• Proficient in animation principles and tools like After Effects, LottieFiles, and Rive.
• Mastery of design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiarity with HTML/CSS and production constraints, especially for email and mobile.
• Experience in UX and product design, with a focus on user flows and interaction design.
• Ability to storyboard and communicate design decisions effectively.

Benefits

• 100% health coverage for employees and their dependents.
• Monthly stipends for tech setup and wellness options.
• Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars.
• Employee stock purchase plan allowing purchase of stock at a discount.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.