Motion Designer at Alpaca
Worldwide
<p><strong>Who We Are:</strong></p> <p>Alpaca is a US-headquartered self-clearing broker-dealer and brokerage infrastructure for stocks, ETFs, options, crypto, fixed income, 24/5 trading, and more. Our <a href="https://alpaca.markets/blog/alpaca-raises-52-million-in-series-c-funding-to-fuel-global-expansion-and-category-leadership/">recent Series C funding round</a> brought our total investment to over $170 million, fueling our ambitious vision.</p> <p>Amongst our subsidiaries, Alpaca is a licensed financial services company, serving hundreds of financial institutions across 40 countries with our institutional-grade APIs. This includes broker-dealers, investment advisors, wealth managers, hedge funds, and crypto exchanges, totalling over 6 million brokerage accounts.</p> <p>Our global team is a diverse group of experienced engineers, traders, and brokerage professionals who are working to achieve our mission of <strong>opening financial services to everyone on the planet</strong>. We're deeply committed to open-source contributions and fostering a vibrant community, continuously enhancing our award-winning, developer-friendly API and the robust infrastructure behind it.</p> <p>Alpaca is proudly backed by top-tier global investors, including Portage Ventures, Spark Capital, Tribe Capital, Social Leverage, Horizons Ventures, Unbound, SBI Group, Derayah Financial, Elefund, and Y Combinator.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Our Team Members:</strong></p> <p>We're a dynamic team of 230+ globally distributed members who thrive working from our favorite places around the world, with teammates spanning the USA, Canada, Japan, Hungary, Nigeria, Brazil, the UK, and beyond!<br/><br/>We're searching for passionate individuals eager to contribute to Alpaca's rapid growth. If you align with our core values—Stay Curious, Have Empathy, and Be Accountable—and are ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.</p><h3><span><strong>Your Role</strong></span></h3> <p><span>We’re looking for a <strong>Motion Designer</strong> who creates fluid, modern, system-friendly motion for web and mobile interfaces. This role requires a strong understanding of how to design motion that is not only beautiful, but <strong>performant</strong>, <strong>responsive</strong>, and optimized for <strong>code-based implementation</strong> rather than traditional video exports. Your work will range from subtle interaction animations to full microinteraction systems crafted with intention, clarity, and technical efficiency.</span></p> <h2><span><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li><span>Design high-quality motion graphics and interaction animations for web and mobile products.</span></li> <li><span>Create motion that is <strong>lightweight, performant, and suitable for code-driven implementation.</strong></span></li> <li><span>Work with product designers to bring UI concepts to life through motion that enhances usability and engagement.</span></li> <li><span>Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure animations translate accurately and efficiently into production.</span></li> <li><span>Develop motion templates, guidelines, and libraries that support a cohesive motion design system.</span></li> <li><span>Balance expressiveness with performance—knowing when subtlety has the most substantial impact.</span></li> <li><span>Iterate based on feedback and performance constraints across devices and platforms.</span></li> <li><span>Produce motion prototypes, storyboards, and timing specifications for handoff.</span><br/><br/></li> </ul> <h2><span><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li><span><strong>3–7+ years</strong> of experience in motion design, product motion, or interactive design.</span></li> <li><span>Strong portfolio demonstrating <strong>modern, fluid motion</strong> for digital products, not just video reels.</span></li> <li><span>Experience designing motion intended for <strong>real-time rendering or code-based implementation</strong>.</span></li> <li><span>Understanding of performance considerations, easing curves, and animation principles.</span></li> <li><span>Proficiency with tools such as Figma, After Effects, Touch-designer or creative coding workflows.</span></li> <li><span>Ability to collaborate closely with engineers and speak to feasibility, performance, and implementation details.</span></li> <li><span>A clear perspective on when motion should be expressive vs. when it should be invisible.</span></li> <li><span>Strong communication and documentation skills for motion specifications.</span></li> <li><span>Familiarity with design systems and motion guidelines at scale.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <h2><span><strong>Nice to Have</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li><span>Understanding of accessibility considerations in motion design</span></li> <li><span>Ability to create lightweight 3D animations or micro-illustrations.</span><br/><br/></li> </ul> <h2><span><strong>What You Bring</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li><span>A refined sense of motion that elevates the experience while staying performant.</span></li> <li><span>A collaborative mindset and an ability to translate vision into code-ready assets.</span></li> <li><span>A passion for the details: timing, easing, cohesion, and subtle movement that feels “alive.”</span></li> </ul><h3><strong>How We Take Care of You:</strong></h3> <ul> <li><span>Competitive Salary & Stock Options</span></li> <li>Health Benefits</li> <li><span>New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500</span></li> <li><span>Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card</span></li> </ul> <p><em><span>Alpaca is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.<br/></span></em></p> <p><span><a href="https://files.alpaca.markets/disclosures/AlpacaRecruitmentPrivacyPolicy.pdf"><em><span>Recruitment Privacy Policy</span></em></a></span></p>
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