Lead Motion Designer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Lead Motion Designer (Fintech): Designing and animating motion graphics for marketing campaigns and product explainers with an accent on storytelling, visual consistency, and technical quality. Focus on leading creative direction, mentoring junior designers, and developing reusable motion design systems.

Location: Hybrid in Tokyo, Japan (minimum 3 days per week in office)

Company

hirify.global is a leading mobile-first insurance and financial services platform in Southeast Asia, expanding into spending, saving, and investing tools.

What you will do

• Lead the design and animation of motion graphics for marketing campaigns, product explainers, social content, and digital advertising.
• Conceptualize and develop storyboards and animation sequences aligned with brand objectives.
• Mentor junior motion designers and guide the creative execution of projects.
• Develop reusable templates and motion design systems to streamline production efficiency.
• Collaborate with Creative, Marketing, and Product teams to translate objectives into motion-driven content.
• Experiment with advanced VFX, 3D animation, and emerging digital formats to set new brand benchmarks.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in motion design, animation, or creative production.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro.
• Strong sense of storytelling, timing, and visual composition.
• Proven ability to lead creative direction and guide teams toward impactful outcomes.
• Strong English communication skills required.
• Must be based in Tokyo and able to work from the office at least 3 days per week.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in Cinema 4D or Blender.

Culture & Benefits

• Lean, high-output team environment that values speed, execution, and iteration.
• Ownership-driven culture where results matter more than titles.
• International and diverse team with over 20 nationalities.
• Opportunity to build next-generation financial products for millions of users.

Hiring process

• Online assessment or practical task.
• Role-specific interview.
• Final round interview with the CEO.