Motion Designer

The Rock Family of Companies is made up of nearly 100 separate businesses spanning fintech, sports, entertainment, real estate, startups and more. We're united by our culture - a drive to find a better way that fuels our commitment to our clients, our community and our team members. We believe in and build inclusive workplaces, where every voice is heard and diverse perspectives are welcomed. Working for a company in the Family is about more than just a job - it's about having the opportunity to become the best version of yourself.

Rocket Central is a centralized hub that delivers thoughtful and innovative solutions for Rocket Companies®. We are the center of operations, technology, marketing, HR, legal, strategy and more that propels our companies forward. Here, we'll give you the opportunity to launch your career and work with various companies, spanning multiple industries from fintech, to auto and real estate. We offer you the tools you'll need to succeed, no matter what stage you're at in your career. You'll be able to master your craft here by working on complex problems in a collaborative culture and challenging yourself to make a real impact.

Apply today to see all that Rocket Central has to offer!

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years of experience with professional motion graphics
• Demonstrated knowledge and implementation of the principles of animation
• Demonstrated knowledge of design and layout
• Demonstrated ability to create compelling storytelling and motion through Motion Graphics
• Demonstrated ability in managing multiple projects at once
• Demonstrated ability in Character Rigging and character-based Motion Graphics
• Digital portfolio or website
• Demonstrated ability using Adobe After Effects

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of motion graphics experience in marketing or advertising
• Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Cloud
• Experience with Cinema 4D

Job Summary

As a Motion Designer, you'll create and execute motion elements in video and animated content. In this role, you may pitch, develop, and create your own work from scratch, or work from boards or concepts given to you by art directors. The span of work varies greatly from end cards to fully animated explanation videos, commercials, and more.

Responsibilities

• Make technical and creative decisions regarding elements, such as appropriate movements, typography, and aesthetics for many different types of video projects
• Manage animation workflow, media management, archiving, and delivery of motion elements and projects
• Assist senior motion graphics designers and video content creators with larger-scale projects, if applicable
• Work in multiple motion graphics, animation, and VFX specialties, including but not limited to, character animation, frame by frame, 2D and 3D animation, screen comping, sky replacement, and retouching
• Assist video content creators in creating end cards, lower thirds, or supporting graphics
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders, approvers, and team members to ensure all goals are being met for the content

Who We Are

Rocket Companies® is a Detroit-based company made up of businesses that provide simple, fast and trusted digital solutions for complex transactions. The name comes from our flagship business, now known as Rocket Mortgage®, which was founded in 1985. Today, we're a publicly traded company involved in many different industries, including mortgages, fintech, real estate, automotive and more. We're insistently different in how we look at the world and are committed to an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard. We're passionate about the work we do, and it shows. We've been ranked #7 on Fortune's list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2022, as well as ranking #1 for Fortune's Best Large Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance List in 2021.

Disclaimer

This is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position. As with everything in life, things change. The tasks and responsibilities can be changed, added to, removed, amended, deleted and modified at any time by the leadership group.

We are proud equal opportunity employers and committed to providing an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all candidates and team members. Employment decisions, including hiring decisions, are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with state and federal law.

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in any hiring or employment practices. The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with state and federal law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in completing the application and/or participating in the employment application process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Team, The Pulse, at 1-800-411-JOBS.