Senior Designer (Contract)

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At Acorns, our mission is to look after the financial best interests of the up-and-coming, beginning with the empowering, proud step of micro-investing. How do we accomplish our mission? Our values. Lead With Heart - With compassion, integrity, and tenacity, inspire yourself and others to move past all previous thresholds of possibility Make Bold Decisions - We are creating a new world. Be optimistic, adventurous, and courageous. Leap fearlessly into the future Always Build Trust - Say what you mean, mean what you say, and do what you say you’re going to do. We are all owners. We are one team Never Stop Growing - Change IS the constant. Stay hungry and curious. Be relentless in the pursuit of progress Find a way - Never settle, no excuses, nothing is impossible. Just make it happen Our values guide us, and our mission drives us. Come join us and help deliver financial wellness for the whole family, putting the tools of wealth-making into everyone’s hands. _______________________________________________________________________ Senior Designer, CRM & Web (Contract) | Acorns Acorns is seeking a seasoned designer to help bring the Acorns brand to life across CRM and web. You'll design emails, web experiences, and work with squirrels (a lot). You’ll need to be just as comfortable zooming out to understand the “why” as you are zooming in to finesse the details. One day might be a sprint on a new landing page. The next, a round of CRM designs in Figma. If you can bounce between projects, self-manage with confidence, and bring ideas to the table, you’ll fit right in. This role is being offered on a contract basis with an expected duration of 3 months and requiring 40 hours of work per week. Acorns is a remote-first organization, offering the flexibility to work remotely while providing optional access to office space in Irvine, CA. What you will do at Acorns: - Design email campaigns in Figma that reflect our brand and drive impact - Partner on website updates, new pages, and design explorations - Interpret briefs, connect the dots, and carry work from concept to handoff - Design with clarity, always putting the customer first - Bonus if you can bring some illustration magic to the table What you will bring to Acorns: - 5+ years of design experience - Pro-level Figma skills and organization and strong visual instincts - Strategic thinker with a hands-on maker mindset - Clear communicator and collaborative partner - Organized, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-moving environment - Hunger to deliver game-changing products - Exceptional drive and precision in delivery - A belief that your work is tied to your life's mission - Optimistic about the potential of societal change You are not expected to have experience with all listed requirements. If you feel passionate about Acorns' mission, vision, and values, please apply. What We Offer - Competitive hourly rates - Talented and motivated team who care deeply about one another, our mission, and our customers - The rare opportunity to create a new world, solving big societal challenges through meaningful work About Acorns: Acorns is a financial wellness app that helps everyday people and families save and invest money for the long term. Since 2014, Acorns has grown into a global company with multiple life-stage products serving the needs of kids, teens, adults, and parents. Named one of Time’s “World’s Best Brands of 2024,” Acorns has helped over 14 million people save & invest over $25 billion dollars, much of it from spare change and small amounts. Compensation Information: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $65/hour and $70/hour; commensurate with experience and qualifications. Company reserves the right to modify hourly rate at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Work Authorization: Acorns participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information about E-Verify, please visitwww.e-verify.gov http://visitwww.e-verify.gov.