Rate · 14 hours ago
Editor/Motion Designer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $90K/yrRate is one of the nation’s top retail mortgage lenders, delivering a seamless, tech-driven experience that helps customers reach their homeownership and financial goals. They are seeking a talented Editor / Motion Designer to join their marketing creative team, responsible for editing and animating social-first videos and designing motion graphics to engage audiences and drive performance across digital platforms.
Consumer LendingFinanceFinancial ServicesLendingMortgagePersonal FinancePropTech
Responsibilities
Edit and assemble engaging social-first videos for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn, using strong pacing, storytelling, and sound design to capture audience attention in the first few seconds
Design and animate motion graphics, kinetic typography, visual effects, and animated elements for marketing campaigns, ads, and video content
Blend motion design and editorial seamlessly, adding animated intros, transitions, lower thirds, and other motion elements to elevate video storytelling
Collaborate with the marketing and creative teams to develop energetic, visually striking, and performance-minded content that aligns with brand messaging and campaign objectives
Optimize video and animation output for different platforms, ensuring the right formats, aspect ratios, captions, and durations for each channel
Incorporate branding elements (logos, color palettes, typography) to maintain visual consistency across all content
Work closely with designers, content creators, and producers to create cohesive campaigns and ensure smooth post-production workflows
Develop short-form edits, explainers, and product demos that tell clear stories and hold attention throughout
Stay up to date on social content trends, platform algorithms, and editing styles to keep our output fresh, relevant, and competitive
Ensure all assets are organized and delivered in efficient file structures for easy team access
Qualification
Required
Proven experience as a video editor and motion designer in marketing, advertising, or social content creation
Expertise in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects; strong working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and other design tools
Demonstrated ability to craft social-first edits that prioritize pacing, emotion, and entertainment value
Strong understanding of visual storytelling, rhythm, and composition in both editing and motion design
Experience designing and animating 2D and light 3D motion graphics, including text treatments and brand assets
Knowledge of social media trends, content formats, and performance best practices for short-form video
Familiarity with sound design, music selection, and how they enhance pacing and tone in social video
Experience with motion tracking, visual effects, and compositing is a plus
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with creative, strategy, and production teams
Ability to manage multiple projects, work under tight deadlines, and adapt to fast-paced creative workflows
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Animation, Motion Design, Film, Multimedia Arts, or a related field (preferred but not required)
Experience editing high-performing social content (please include examples or reels demonstrating this)
Familiarity with performance marketing and creating content optimized for engagement and conversion
Knowledge of 3D animation software (Cinema 4D, Blender, Maya) is a plus
Experience A/B testing edits or animations for ad performance is a plus
Benefits
Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k)
Vacation benefits
Eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
Life insurance and death benefits
Critical care insurance
Personal accidental insurance
Commuter benefits
Pet insurance
Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program)
Other supplemental benefits (e.g. legal planning assistance; identity theft protection; pet insurance; wellness resources)
Company
Rate
Rate is a mortgage company that provides mortgage-related services and solutions.
Founded in 2000
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
THL
2017-12-14Private Equity
Leadership Team
Victor Ciardelli
President & CEO
Ramesh Sarukkai
CPO & CTO
Recent News
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