Overview Founded in 2018, with employees across the world, The Block is the leading research, analysis, and news brand in the digital asset space. The Block's team spans 5 continents and 15+ time zones, covering the global cryptocurrency space 24/7. At The Block, we see digital assets as a ubiquitous part of the future. As this space continues to evolve, we view our role as the trusted moderator and authoritative voice for those who invest in, work with, make decisions about, or seek to understand digital assets. The Block delivers deep insight into how the emerging digital assets sector interacts with traditional finance, technology, governments, and markets. We reach hundreds of thousands of technologists, financial market participants, Fortune 500 professionals, global service providers, policymakers, and more through our main website, dedicated Research Portal, podcast, and events.
Why Join The Block Shape the narrative of crypto education, media, and research
Join a company that's respected in the space and has the audience, platform, and reach to move markets
Work remotely with a high-performance team that values ownership, speed, and clarity
Be part of a business that's expanding beyond media into SaaS, certification, and enterprise offerings
Competitive comp, equity, and benefits package
About The Role We're looking for a Motion Designer who's as comfortable crafting beautiful layouts as they are making them move. As part of our small but ambitious Brand & Media team, you'll play a hands-on role in extending our social reach, elevating our content offerings, and bringing editorial stories to life through motion. This role is about more than just pushing pixels—you'll be shaping how audiences experience our brand across platforms. From concept to final render, you'll design, animate, and edit assets that are visually compelling, on-brand, and made to resonate with a global audience
The ideal candidate is a visual storyteller who thrives on independence and experimentation, blending design, motion graphics, and video editing to create content that both inspires and informs
What You'll Do Design compelling visuals and bring them to life through motion
Create GIFs, videos, templates for web, social, and other digital platforms
Produce detailed visualizations and motion assets to support marketing and promotional initiatives
Transform complex data into clear, engaging motion graphics that enhance storytelling
Help build and maintain a robust motion library to empower editors and the media team
Uphold and evolve the brand identity, ensuring all creative output aligns with guidelines while identifying opportunities to refine and elevate the visual style
Collaborate cross-functionally with teammates to translate strategic objectives into impactful creative solutions
Incorporate feedback professionally, balancing creative vision with business needs to deliver polished, high-quality results
Manage multiple projects independently, setting and meeting deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and design standards
Stay current on design trends and tools, exploring new techniques and technologies to improve creative output and workflow efficiency
Tackle unexpected challenges and projects with creativity and adaptability
What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field, or equivalent professional experience. A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in design, motion, typography, and layout
Proficiency in After Effects, plus working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
Experience with storyboarding, visual design principles, and animation/rendering
Strong design sensibility with excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective cross-team collaboration
Outstanding organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Bonus if you have experience working in a global or distributed team
Bonus if you have experience working at a fast-paced startup
Bonus if you have experience with Cinema4D
Familiarity with motion design for digital products (UX/UI, micro-interactions, etc.)
What Success Looks Like After 3 months in this role, you will have collaborated seamlessly with Brand & Design team
Established an efficient production process
Contributed fresh creative ideas
Demonstrated deep familiarity with our brand voice and visual identity
Work location & Authorization Candidates must have the legal right to work in the country where they reside or where this role is based without sponsorship.
Compensation & Benefits We offer competitive, location-based compensation
Remote work flexibility and office stipend
Paid time off (local holiday policies respected)
Health and wellness benefits (varies by location)
Flexible PTO
Working Hours & Time Zones This role is open to candidates in Europe. You'll primarily collaborate with team members in US, Asia, and Europe. We promote async work but may require some overlap hours.
Equal Opportunity Statement The Block is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Pursuant to applicable pay transparency laws, we are disclosing the compensation range for this role. The actual salary may vary based on several factors, including job-related skills, experience, and location.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full-time
Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Information Services
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