Mercury is hiring: Motion +3D Designer in New York

Overview

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Mercury is a financial technology company building products that feel extraordinary to use. We help people and businesses accomplish more with their money by turning banking from a frustration into a catalyst for their ambitions. We’re looking for a motion designer to shape how Mercury shows up visually, emotionally, and creatively across our website, campaigns, social, and more. This role thrives in a highly collaborative environment where the best ideas drive progress.

*Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC.*

Responsibilities

• Help us create content for our website, campaigns, social media, and events.
• Develop a deep understanding of Mercury's brand, storytelling approach, and audience, and craft visuals that resonate and strategically elevate our content.
• Effectively balance multiple projects, from concepting through to final execution, managing timelines with clarity and calm.
• Collaborate proactively and communicate effectively in an environment that values diverse perspectives, creativity, and innovation.

What you’ll bring

• 2+ years of professional experience in motion design.
• A standout portfolio demonstrating a strong eye for motion and design.
• Good aesthetic judgment with deep understanding of timing, ease curves, basic composition, motion dynamics, and finishing details.
• A proactive problem-solving drive, ability to manage multiple deliverables, and ease in receiving or handing off projects.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in After Effects or similar 2D motion tools.
• Beginner to intermediate proficiency in Houdini, Cinema 4D, Blender, or similar 3D tools.
• Ideally, some exposure to scripting (like expressions in After Effects).
• Practical knowledge of aspect ratios, resolutions, file formats, and codecs to optimize export settings based on deliverables.
• Ability to storyboard motion design projects.
• Strong communication skills, able to articulate concepts, ideas, and creative decisions to internal teams and external partners.
• Passion for collaborating closely with other designers and cross-functional partners to enhance our creative execution.

Compensation & Benefits

The total rewards package at Mercury includes base salary, equity (stock options), and benefits. Our salary and equity ranges are competitive within the SaaS and fintech industry and updated regularly using reliable compensation data. New hire offers are based on experience, expertise, location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.

Salary ranges:

• US employees (any location): 97,400–109,600 USD
• Canadian employees (any location): 92,000–103,600 CAD

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

Mercury values diversity and belonging and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All individuals seeking employment at Mercury are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities or special needs. If you need assistance, or an accommodation, please let your recruiter know once you are contacted about a role.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology