Senior Digital Experience Designer (Contractor)
Firsthand · New York, NY · 2 wk ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
Responsibilities
- Design interactive digital narratives from concept through launch, using design elements to supercharge business goals at all stages of the GTM lifecycle.
- Develop responsive, animated experiences that feel alive—leveraging transitions, states, scroll effects, and motion to guide user journeys.
- Build and maintain a reusable design system in Figma and/or other prototyping tools.
- Collaborate with product, engineering, solutions consulting, sales and marketing teams to deliver compelling, brand-forward digital experiences.
- Thrive within a dynamic environment with the ability to quickly adapt based on feedback from sales and client teams, while remaining grounded in product functionality.
- Use motion design and animation (After Effects, Lottie, Rive) to enhance storytelling and engagement.
- Stay ahead of emerging design trends, tools, and technologies (AI design tools, interactive frameworks, motion prototyping).
Qualifications
- 7+ years of digital design experience (agency, brand, or editorial background), with a history of working closely with go-to-market teams on client-facing work.
- Mastery of digital design tools and web technologies: Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or equivalent.
- Strong motion and animation skills—experience with After Effects, Lottie, Rive, or equivalent.
- A portfolio that demonstrates interactive storytelling—projects where motion, sequencing, and interactivity were central.
- Experience creating for responsive, accessible, and user-centered digital environments.
- Strong conceptual thinking and ability to translate brand values into digital experiences.
- Ability to analyze and optimize experiences for clarity, performance, or conversion.
- Collaborative spirit with excellent communication and presentation skills.