Visual Designer

Summary

Join Affirm's Product Creative team as a Visual Designer to lead the evolution of consumer communications. You will refine the visual language across multiple product surfaces, build scalable frameworks, bridge the gap between Brand and Product, and ensure consistency across all communication touchpoints. Lead the design and execution of marketing and product communications, partnering with various teams to create a unified design ecosystem. Contribute to the development and expansion of Affirm’s Communications Design System, and co-design compelling in-app experiences. Educate teams on visual strategy and best practices, and drive innovation in communication methods. This role requires a strong portfolio showcasing high-quality visual design and experience designing for various mediums.

Requirements

• 4+ years experience in visual design, communications design, 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
• Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
• Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge
• ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount