Motion Designer

Overview:

If you’re looking for a high-energy, inclusive atmosphere and a company that understands the importance of work/life balance, Commonwealth is your match! From generous bonus and 401(k) programs to tuition reimbursement and flexible work schedules, Commonwealth is focused on helping its employees thrive in an environment suited to their needs. On top of all that, the Marketing department offers a hybrid work schedule, so you’ll be able to work from home for part of the week!

We’re looking for a motion designer to join our ranks. Are you a change-maker? A creative who hates to hear, "This is the way we've always done it." A creative who is endlessly curious. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. At Commonwealth, we're looking for a skilled, creative, visual storyteller whose focus will be creating super-smooth and vibrant animations one day and editing a high-profile interview the next.

Reporting to the Manager, Multimedia Production, this role requires a resourceful collaborator with the capacity to create original, well-executed video content, using both available creative assets and innovative approaches to creating meaningful content when footage is limited. The Motion Designer will work to create a wide range of content across audiences and channels, including marketing campaigns, customer communications, and employee engagement. 

Key Responsibilities

• Animating elements used in a variety of in-house video, social and web projects 
• Collaborating on designs intended for use in animated pieces 
• Editing in-house video and audio projects
• Creating and using video and motion design templates  
• Collaborating with various multimedia professionals, writers, designers, strategists, and subject matter experts
• Supporting all video and multimedia projects, whether completed in-house or through an agency, with the versatility to work both on-site and remotely  
• Ensuring materials produced adhere to brand standards 
• Working on multiple projects simultaneously 

Core Strengths and Skills

• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of 2D motion design/animation in Adobe After Effects 
• Strong video editor who uses creative storytelling techniques to transform raw footage into a packaged final product using Premiere Pro 
• Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Lightroom 
• Working knowledge of video production and on-set best practices/etiquette 
• Experience using video cameras, and a working knowledge of different file/types, resolutions, aspect ratios, codecs, frame rates, color spaces, etc. 
• Experience creating animations for web using platforms like Rive  
• Experience in 3D motion design/modeling platforms such as Blender, C4D, etc. 
• General knowledge of pre-production, production, and post-production workflows and best practices 
• Experience with different file-naming and structuring systems 
• Ability to support photo needs including shooting and editing 
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills 
• Capable of working in a team setting and adept at giving input as well as receiving feedback 
• Ability and comfort working in a fast-paced environment 
• A perpetual learner who will keep pace with evolving trends 
• Experience working within Workfront a plus 

Required Qualifications:

•  3+ years’ experience in video editing and motion graphics creation, preferably at an advertising, in-house agency or related field  
• Must submit a portfolio with relevant video work and must cite your role in the projects featured 

Have we piqued your curiosity? Can you see yourself thriving in this opportunity? 

Picture Yourself Here 

At Commonwealth, we believe in a better world. We hold ourselves and each other to higher standards. We take care of one another. That’s why we invest in you—we encourage employee growth both in your career and education; we are building out a robust diversity, equity, and inclusion program; we offer incredible health care benefits; and we find plenty of occasions to celebrate. What’s not to love? 

We are always striving to be better, and we are looking for employees who share that same mindset. Better people, better coworkers, better leaders, better creators. Bring your best work and your full self to the table, and we will do the same. Together, we can build a better future for our advisors, their clients, our company, and you. 

About Commonwealth 

Commonwealth Financial Network, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser, provides a suite of business solutions that empowers more than 2,000 independent financial advisors nationwide. Privately held since 1979, the firm has headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts; San Diego, California and a new office opening soon in greater Cincinnati, Ohio. 

Turning our advisors into raving fans starts by doing the same for our employees. We foster an environment of excellence, growth, rewards, and fun in equal measure, which has earned us 44 Best Place to Work awards.   

The Fine Print 

We care about your online safety as a prospective employee and encourage you to exercise caution when responding to job postings online. Commonwealth will never ask potential hiring candidates to pay or transfer funds as a precondition of interviews or employment, nor will we authorize recruiters or agents to do so on our behalf.  

Commonwealth is an equal opportunity employer, making intentional efforts to source talent from all backgrounds.