Academy - Senior Growth Visual & Motion Designer @ Superhuman (Contract)

Motion Graphic Designer is needed in San Francisco, United States.

Client: Academy

Location: San Francisco, CA

Contract: Freelance

Job Description

Superhuman, now part of Grammarly, is an AI productivity platform aiming to enhance human potential through innovative applications. We are seeking a curious, energetic, and craft-caring Visual Designer to join our Growth Design team. In this role, you will create graphic assets to enhance our customers’ end-to-end experience, collaborating with a diverse team passionate about user experimentation and product growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of visual assets for web and mobile product experiences, product experiments, and growth design materials.
• Develop and refine processes for intake, partnership, and visual asset production, and partner with Design Operations to socialize and scale systems.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, marketers, and other stakeholders to deliver cohesive and impactful design solutions, advocating for high-quality design standards.
• Motivate a culture of creativity, graphic excellence, and visual support by partnering closely with product and content designers.
• Incorporate data-driven insights and stakeholder feedback to iterate on and improve designs.
• Create moments of user delight and personality, storyboarding static and motion elements that enhance user engagement.
• Develop, maintain, and advocate for design systems, style guides, and brand standards in collaboration with Design Foundations and Brand Creative teams.
• Ensure visual consistency and brand alignment across user touchpoints.
• Share visual insights from growth experiments for collective knowledge building.
• Stay updated with industry trends, tools, and best practices to drive innovation and craft excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience as a visual designer or in a similar role.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and modern design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch).
• Strong portfolio showcasing a breadth of visual design projects, graphic design production, visual systems, communication design, and creative problem-solving.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:

• Experience with motion graphics or product animation.
• Curiosity and a desire to deepen product motion skills.
• Familiarity with UX/UI principles and web accessibility standards.
• Experience working in cross-functional and agile teams.

Details

Duration: 6 months

Compensation: $90 - $110 / hour

Commitment: 40 hours per week

Location:

• Hubs: San Francisco, Seattle, New York, or Vancouver.
• Not strictly required to be in a hub, but preferred for conversion potential.
• New York preferred (allows toggling between Berlin and SF offices).

Visa: We can only accept U.S. citizens and Green Card Holders for U.S.-based candidates, and Canadian citizens for Vancouver applicants.

Additional Information

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.