Greenhouse ·
full-timeVisual Designer II
Affirm · Remote Canada
Affirm is a fintech company that provides a buy‑now‑pay‑later service, letting customers split purchases into clear, predictable payments without hidden fees. The Visual Design team translates complex financial products into understandable, trustworthy experiences through motion, illustration and visual storytelling, working closely with product, brand, engineering and content partners to create cohesive, accessible interfaces across the product ecosystem. In this role you will produce motion‑forward designs for in‑app interactions, web pages, email communications, lifecycle journeys and product launches, using animation to guide attention, explain product behavior and add moments of clarity and delight. You will own projects from concept through storyboarding, production and implementation, create reusable visual assets and motion patterns, and collaborate with designers, engineers and product managers to ensure specifications are accessible, performant and faithfully executed. The position suits designers with three or more years of professional experience in motion, animation, visual or product design, a strong portfolio demonstrating animation, illustration and storytelling skills, proficiency with tools such as After Effects, LottieFiles, Rive, Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite, a solid grasp of animation principles, and familiarity with HTML/CSS constraints in production environments.
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. About Our Team Visual Design turns complex financial products into experiences customers can understand, trust, and remember. Through motion, illustration, and visual storytelling, we connect brand promise to product reality, bringing clarity and cohesion to every moment, from discovery and onboarding to everyday use. We partner with Product Design, Brand, Content Design, Engineering, and Product Marketing to create expressive, accessible, and scalable experiences across Affirm’s ecosystem. Our role is to elevate the quality of execution, build visual systems that help teams move with consistency, and use craft to guide attention, explain value, and create moments of confidence and delight. We ensure Affirm does not simply work well - it communicates clearly, feels unmistakably our own, and earns customer trust at every touchpoint. About the Role We’re looking for a motion-forward Visual Designer who brings strong craft in animation, visual storytelling, and illustration. You’ll help elevate the quality and consistency of customer experiences across Affirm’s product ecosystem, using motion to guide attention, explain product behavior, improve comprehension, and create moments of clarity and delight. This role sits at the intersection of product and brand. Your work will range from in-product interactions and animated illustrations to web, email communications, lifecycle journeys, and product launches. You’ll pair deep motion and visual-design craft with UX thinking and an understanding of design systems to create experiences that are cohesive, accessible, scalable, and purposeful. You think holistically about end-to-end customer journeys, care deeply about craft, and understand how thoughtful motion and visual systems can make experiences both functional and emotionally engaging. 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. Prepare production-ready assets and specifications, partnering with engineers to ensure motion and visual details are accessible, performant, and implemented as intended. What We Look For 3+ 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. Mastery of tools including Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, LottieFiles, and relevant 2D/3D animation tools. Familiarity with HTML/CSS and the technical constraints of production environments (especially in email and mobile). UX and product-design experience, including an understanding of user flows, interaction design, information hierarchy, and how motion can support an end-to-end experience. Ability to storyboard, prototype, and articulate design decisions to technical and non-technical audiences alike. Ability to independently deliver defined projects, communicate design rationale, incorporate feedback, and collaborate effectively with designers, engineers, marketers, and other cross-functional partners. Pay Grade - J Equity Grade - 4 Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range . Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills. Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents). In addition, the employees may be eligible for equity rewards offered by
| Role | Visual Designer II |
|---|---|
| Company | Affirm |
| Location | Remote Canada |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-30 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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0/4Visual Designer II at Affirm: frequently asked questions
- What is the salary for this role?
- Affirm has not stated compensation in the listing. Check the original posting or ask during the application process.
- Is the Visual Designer II position remote, hybrid or onsite?
- The listing marks this role as remote, with Remote Canada as the location.
- What is the application deadline?
- Affirm has not listed a fixed deadline, so apply early in case the opening is filled.
- How do I apply for the Visual Designer II role?
- Use the Apply button on this page. It opens the original listing on job-boards.greenhouse.io, where you submit your application with the company.
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