Senior Motion Designer, Robinhood
$145-170k
+ Bonus plan + Equity plan
Commission-free stock trading platform
Open for applications
Commission-free stock trading platform
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$145-170k
+ Bonus plan + Equity plan
1001+ employees
Company mission
To democratize finance for all.
Role
Who you are
- The business is seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures and systems; playing a key-role as we launch into our ambitious future
- If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we’d love to have you apply
- We’re looking for a motion designer who thrives in After Effects, understands how to build scalable animation systems, and has hands-on experience with Lottie (Bodymovin) workflows for product implementation
- 5+ years of experience in motion design, ideally with experience in fast paced product or brand teams
- Mastery of After Effects, including expressions, structure, and plugin based workflows
- Strong experience using Lottie/Bodymovin to export animations for implementation in web and mobile environments
- A deep understanding of animation principles, pacing, and how motion supports UX
- Familiarity with Figma design workflows and proper file conversion
- Strong design eye/typography, composition, timing, and clarity all matter to you
- Clear communicator with the ability to advocate for motion in cross-functional settings
- Experience collaborating directly with engineers or working within a design system
- Familiarity with prototyping tools such as Rive
- Experience with Cinema 4D or 3D pipelines (a plus, but not required)
What the job involves
- Robinhood’s in-house creative team is looking for a Senior Motion Graphic Designer to help define and elevate how motion brings our brand and product to life
- From lightweight UI animations to launch campaigns and brand storytelling, you’ll shape motion at every layer of the customer experience
- Design and animate high quality motion assets across product, marketing, social, and brand experiences
- Build pixel perfect UI animations using After Effects and export with Lottie for in-product use
- Create re-usable animation libraries and systems that scale across surfaces and teams
- Collaborate closely with product designers, engineers, brand creatives, and researchers to ensure motion enhances both utility and delight
- Contribute to and help evolve Robinhood’s motion principles and documentation
Our take
For years, traditional brokers ruled the share trading realm, charging hefty fees that locked out everyday investors. Robinhood emerged as a disruptor, offering commission-free trading and opening the door to a new generation. Its innovative model thrives on premium features like increased buying power and extended trading hours, attracting a younger audience drawn to meme stocks like AMC and GameStop.
But Robinhood's not just about quick thrills. The company claims its mission lies in catering to "the unmet needs of the next generation," evidenced by its "Robinhood Retirement" launch, targeting gig-economy workers often excluded from financial planning. This commitment to accessibility aligns with its core values.
However, 2023 brought unexpected turbulence, as Robinhood became entangled in the FTX cryptocurrency exchange bankruptcy scandal when it emerged that the US Department of Justice seized hundreds of millions of dollars of the company's shares tied to FTX founder Bankman-Fried. Despite these challenges, Robinhood successfully bought back the missing stock, and its impact on democratizing finance remains undeniable.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 13 rounds)
Feb 2021
$2.4bn
CONVERTIBLE
Jan 2021
$1bn
LATE VC
Total funding: $5.6bn
Company benefits
- Well-being - Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Family & home life - Parental leave, personal prosperity benefits
- Comfort & care - Annual lifestyle stipend
- Office life - Catered meals and fully stocked kitchen, commuter benefits
- Growth - Education and training, community events, career mentorships
Company HQ
Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Leadership
Vlad Tenev
(Co-Founder)Studied Mathematics at Stanford University, where they met their fellow co-founder. Dropped out of a PhD to start Robinhood.
Baiju B.
(Co-Founder)Studied Mathematics and Physics at Stanford University, where they met their fellow co-founder.
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