Senior Motion Graphics Designer chez N26

About the opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Motion Graphics Designer to join our Creative Studio in Berlin. In this role, you will help drive the N26 creative vision forward and play an integral role in developing and delivering world-class creative executions globally. This is a position for a talented, ambitious senior motion designer who wants to continue growing their craft while shaping the future of motion at N26.

In this role, you will:

• Excel in the craft of animation — bringing nuance, expert knowledge of animation principles, and a strong command of industry-standard tools.
• Translate design concepts and briefs into visually stunning 2D and 3D motion work.
• Create high-quality, design-driven animations with exceptional attention to detail.
• Produce sophisticated motion graphic sequences containing 2D and 3D elements, including product renders, environment animations, and UI interactions.
• Develop and integrate 3D assets into motion projects, ensuring seamless cohesion across all media.
• Work with AI tools to enhance workflows, ideation, and creative output — and stay up to date with the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
• Establish new processes and workflows while optimising existing ones for smooth production operations.
• Manage and deliver multiple projects concurrently.
• Seek creative excellence and continually look for opportunities to raise the bar.
• Stay informed about industry trends in both 2D and 3D motion — continually honing your craft and contributing forward-thinking solutions.

What you need to be successful:

Background: 

• A 4-year University Degree in Motion Graphics, Design, 3D Animation, or a related field.
• 6+ years of motion design experience, working for a company, agency, or similar creative environment.
• Extensive experience working on global consumer brands.
• Best in class portfolio and strong showreel showcasing high-calibre 2D and 3D motion projects.

Skills: 

• Proven track record of delivering functional, impactful motion design across OOH, social, content, performance, and lifecycle channels.
• Strong conceptual thinking — able to bring meaningful innovation to design and storytelling.
• Experience working with global brands and international creative teams on integrated campaigns.
• Highly organised with superb asset management habits.
• Prior advertising agency experience preferred; experience with lifestyle brands is a strong plus.
• Ability to function independently while being an excellent collaborator.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop) and related plugins.
• Experience with Figma.
• 3D software experience is a must — Cinema 4D and Redshift
• Skilled in creating storyboards, layouts, and animatics.
• Able to move quickly without compromising quality.
• Ability to mentor and coach junior members of the team.
• A strong reel demonstrating previous professional work.
• Fluency in English.

Traits:

• Proactive and supportive — you help yourself and others succeed.
• Continuously learning, curious, and comfortable challenging the status quo.
• Globally minded, with a hands-on, pragmatic approach.
• Strong bias for action.
• Open and comfortable giving and receiving direct, timely feedback.

What’s in it for you:

• Accelerate your career growth by joining one of Europe’s most talked about disruptors 🚀.
• Employee benefits that range from a competitive personal development budget, work from home budget, discounts to fitness & wellness memberships, language apps and public transportation. 
• As an N26 employee you will have access to a Premium subscription on your personal N26 bank account. As well as subscriptions for friends and family members.    
• Additional day of annual leave for each year of service.  
• A high degree of autonomy and access to cutting edge technologies - all while working with a friendly team of peers of diverse nationalities, life experiences and family statuses. 
• A relocation package with visa support for those who need it.

Who we are

N26 has reimagined banking for today’s digital world. Technology and design empower everything we do and it’s how we are building the global banking platform the world loves to use.

We've eliminated physical branches, paperwork, and hidden fees for an elegant digital experience and supreme savings. Giving people the power to live and bank their way is what gets us out of bed in the morning and inspires the work that we do. 

We are headquartered in Berlin with offices in multiple cities across Europe, including Vienna and Barcelona, and a 1,500-strong team of more than 80 nationalities.

Sounds good? Apply now for this position.

Equal Opportunities:

We recognize that our strength lies in our people and the varied perspectives they bring to our workforce. We strive to build talented and diverse teams to drive our business success and empower our people to reach their full potential.

We genuinely welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, neurodiversities, and ages. We're committed to creating an inclusive workspace where everyone feels valued and respected, free from harassment and discrimination. If there's anything you need to make the application process work for you, please let us know by reaching out to [email protected]. 

Visit our website to learn more about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at N26.