Firsthand

Senior Digital Experience Designer (Contractor)

New York · Senior · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 28 days ago

Agentic AIFigmaAdobe Creative SuiteAfter EffectsDesign SystemsMotion DesignCommunication

About the role

Firsthand is looking for an outstanding Senior Digital Experience Designer to help us create the next generation of digital experiences by working at the intersection of product design, interaction design, UX/UI, marketing, and AI.
You will get to work across GTM teams, building design libraries and frameworks, and assisting with pre- and post-sales efforts.

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.
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).
Firsthand is led by Jon Heller, Michael Rubenstein, and Wei Wei, whose previous ventures helped build the foundations of modern digital advertising.
Backed by Radical Ventures, FirstMark Capital, Aperiam Ventures, and Crossbeam Venture Partners, Firsthand is shaping the future of AI-driven consumer engagement.

Strong conceptual thinking and ability to translate brand values into digital experiences.
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 conceptual thinking and ability to translate brand values into digital experiences. Ability to analyze and optimize experiences for clarity, performance, or conversion.

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.
Collaborative spirit with excellent communication and presentation skills.
Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or equivalent.

Note: Compensation and equity will be market-competitive for well-capitalized, early stage startups and will be discussed during the interview process.

Note: Compensation and equity will be market-competitive for well-capitalized, early stage startups and will be discussed during the interview process.
Compensation and equity will be market-competitive for well-capitalized, early stage startups and will be discussed during the interview process.

Firsthand has built the first AI-powered Brand Agent platform, transforming the way marketers and publishers engage consumers through their own AI agents, anywhere online.
Central to the platform is Lakebed™, the company's AI-first data and knowledge rights management system that ensures brands retain full ownership and control of their expertise.

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