Graphic & Motion Designer

About the Position

Shape Kernel’s premium fintech visuals as a Graphic & Motion Designer - blend design, data storytelling, and social-ready animation to elevate our brand.

Responsibilities

• Lead social-first design and motion, creating content that feels native to platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
• Use animation to bring data, insights, and stories to life (e.g., charts, explainers, social ads).
• Elevate Kernel’s brand with motion, polish, and a modern, tech-forward aesthetic across all touchpoints.
• Design and deliver campaign assets across social, digital, web, email, and occasional print, supported by scalable Figma templates and component libraries.
• Own creative output end-to-end, collaborating with Marketing and Product, applying light video/post-production polish, and contributing ideas not just executing briefs.

Requirements

• Strong foundations in graphic design, including layout, typography, and brand consistency.
• Proven experience in motion design/animation, with work that shows how you bring visuals to life.
• A clear understanding of social platforms, formats, and what performs well today.
• High confidence working in Figma, including components, auto-layout, and collaborative workflows.
• A sharp eye for detail, combined with curiosity, initiative, and a collaborative mindset to push ideas and deliver polished, premium work.

Nice to Have

• Experience with video editing or post-production (e.g., After Effects, Premiere Pro).
• Background in a high-output, consumer-facing environment (agency, startup, FMCG, beauty, tech, lifestyle brands).
• Experience visualising data or insights in engaging, accessible ways.
• An interest in personal finance, investing, or fintech.

We Offer

• Shape the visual and motion direction of a growing fintech brand, helping Kernel move into a more premium, tech-forward space.
• Contribute to a platform trusted by tens of thousands of Kiwis, helping them feel more confident and in control of their money.
• Join a collaborative, down-to-earth team where feedback is constructive and ideas are welcome.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Flexible working - connect in person while enjoying the freedom to work from home up to a couple of days each week (minimum 3 days per week in the office).
• Health insurance, parental leave top-up, and professional development support.
• Extra staff holidays, office snacks, coffee, and a dog-friendly environment.

About the Company

Kernel is on a mission to help everyone become wealthier. We’re a platform offering a range of investment products and innovative tools and technology to grow wealth - with ease and all in one place.

We’re passionate about leveraging technology and our financial expertise to create the best way to grow and manage money. Our trusted passive investment approach takes the guesswork out of creating a diversified portfolio while remaining cost-effective and accessible.

We help busy and ambitious Kiwis including families, individuals, iwi groups, and charitable trusts achieve their goals, gain financial stability, and unlock more opportunities.

Founded in 2019, Kernel is a 100% Kiwi-owned and operated fintech. We have 41 co-workers and are based in Auckland, New Zealand.