Senior Visual Designer, Affirm

• 5+ years experience in brand, visual, communication, and/or product design roles
• A strong portfolio showcasing high-quality visual design, with an emphasis on clarity, scalability, and impactful storytelling
• Hands-on experience designing for email, web, and in-product messaging, with an understanding of best practices for each medium
• High proficiency with Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and email design tools such as Contentful and SFMC
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, motion design (LottieFiles), and WCAG accessibility principles
• Ability to articulate design thinking and rationale clearly, effectively communicating the "why" behind design decisions and ensuring alignment across teams
• Experience building or contributing to design systems, with an understanding of scalable frameworks and documentation best practices
• Comfort working in ambiguity, with the ability to self-direct, prioritize, and clearly communicate with stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• A strategic mindset with an eye for detail—you are meticulous when it comes to typography, grids, balance, and whitespace

Desirable

• The Product Creative team at Affirm is a cross-functional group of brand designers, copywriters, and creative strategists focused on shaping the visual experience of Affirm's owned channels
• This team drives the evolution of Affirm’s product marketing communications, designing for channels such as email, in-app experiences, logged-out web, and other key touchpoints
• As part of the Product organization, we collaborate closely with Product, Growth, Content Design, and Engineering to create compelling, high-impact visuals that drive engagement and clarity for our users
• As Affirm continues to scale, the expectations for our Product Creative team have expanded significantly
• We are looking for a Senior Brand Designer to lead the next chapter of Affirm’s consumer communications by refining the visual language and overall experience across multiple product surfaces
• This role will be pivotal in defining scalable frameworks, bridging the gap between Brand and Product, and ensuring consistency across all communication touchpoints
• Lead the design and execution of Affirm’s marketing and product communications, ensuring a cohesive, high-quality visual experience across email, in-app messages, web, and beyond
• Partner with Product and Content Designers to develop a unified design ecosystem of assets that seamlessly integrates marketing and product communications, ensuring consistency, scalability, and a high standard of craft across all channels and platforms
• Partner closely with Engineering, Product Management, Growth, and Brand to create best-in-class communications that align with business objectives and user needs
• Contribute to the development and expansion of Affirm’s Communications Design System, building reusable components and documentation for designers, engineers, and marketers
• Co-design compelling in-app experiences in collaboration with the promo platform team, seasonal/holiday campaigns, and other growth initiatives that enhance Affirm’s product ecosystem
• Engage with teams across Affirm to educate and provide guidance on visual strategy, best practices, ensuring consistency and clarity across all communication efforts
• Drive innovation in how Affirm communicates with its users by leveraging new design techniques, motion, and interactive elements where applicable