Motion

Nobody wants to think about taxes longer than necessary. Motion helps make confusing steps feel obvious and long waits feel shorter.
These projects involved working closely with visual and UX designers across marketing and product. Most were built in After Effects, but some required contributing to production directly.

Connecting with an expert

Customers saw a static screen when waiting for an expert. I designed a motion sequence that showcased our large network of experts to inspire confidence and make the wait feel shorter.

Expert Handoff

Do-it-yourself customers could upgrade to hand off their taxes to a professional. This is an in-product animation used to drive conversions by showing the value of expert review.

Expert review

TurboTax launched a new paid service for real-time CPA review. This landing page animation helps customers discover and understand what the product offers.

Form 1099-B Sales Category

The 1099-B is a tax form for reporting stock investments. Users often struggled to fill it out correctly because sales need to be entered by category. This animation helps clarify the process.

Year over year auto transfer

Returning customers get their prior year data carried over. This marketing email animation helps funnel returning customers by showing how much time they'll save.

Helpful Nudges

Customers were paying for expert help but not using it. These contextual nudges surfaced at moments of uncertainty to point them toward a benefit they'd already unlocked.