Wayfair
Wayfair is hiring: Junior Motion Designer in Boston
Wayfair, Boston, MA, United States
Who We Are
The Wayfair Creative team is a multi-talented group of innovative thinkers across many disciplines, partnering closely with strategic leaders to catapult Wayfair into the leading destination for all things home by developing engaging consumer campaigns, next-in-class consumer experiences, and scalable, but distinct brand systems.
We’re looking for a well-rounded Motion Designer to support our major promotions and digital marketing team as well as various content channels. Motion deliverables include identity elements, digital and paid social activations, email marketing, on site activations, retail display screens, tv and online video activations, and more. You’ll assist in presenting creative recommendations to cross functional partners for alignment and buy-in and work closely with marketing teams, designers, copywriters, Imagery Art Directors, and more. To be successful in this role, you must be resourceful and inventive, eager to partner with other creatives and non-creatives alike.
What You’ll Do
Partner with our design and copy team to produce work that resonates with our customers, follows our creative guidelines and continues to raise the bar for our brand
Conceptualize and animate a high volume of on site and
digital marketing collateral
Participate in collaborative brainstorms, concept development, and presentations with creative peers and cross-functional partners
Engage in thoughtful critiques, both responding positively to and offering constructive feedback
Possess an analytical, creative, and innovative approach to solving problems
Interpret needs, objectives, and direction from multiple sources to ensure design concepts meet business goals
Collaborate with our internal motion design team to implement motion brand standards and iterate on existing motion treatments
Be a vocal contributor, an organized team player, and willing to pitch in on additional projects
What You’ll Need
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in animation, graphic design, visual communication, or related field, preferred
Technical proficiency with After Effects and the Adobe Creative Suite, Figma a bonus but not mandatory
Strong motion concepting, typography, and visual storytelling skills
Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and creative problem-solving skills
Confidence in creative abilities plus the ability to articulate ideas and opinions
Ability to stay organized and produce high-quality work in a fast-paced atmosphere
Continual interest in the latest design, art, technology, and current trends
Resume & Portfolio
To be considered you must have an online portfolio. Your work should demonstrate a strong eye for design, experience in social and/or digital video, and a respect for brand standards.
An Important Note about Wayfair's In-Office Policy:
All Boston-based interns, Co-ops, and corporate employees will be in office in a hybrid capacity. Employees will work in the office on designated days, Monday - Thursday, and work remotely Friday.
At this time, Wayfair does not provide sponsorship for employment authorization for this position.
The salary range for this position is $64,000-$70,500 however, base pay offered may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
Massachusetts Applicants : I understand that it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. About Wayfair Inc.
Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.
No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Your personal data is processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice (https://www.wayfair.com/careers/privacy). If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights under applicable privacy and data protection laws, please contact us atdataprotectionofficer@wayfair.com.
We’re looking for a well-rounded Motion Designer to support our major promotions and digital marketing team as well as various content channels. Motion deliverables include identity elements, digital and paid social activations, email marketing, on site activations, retail display screens, tv and online video activations, and more. You’ll assist in presenting creative recommendations to cross functional partners for alignment and buy-in and work closely with marketing teams, designers, copywriters, Imagery Art Directors, and more. To be successful in this role, you must be resourceful and inventive, eager to partner with other creatives and non-creatives alike.
What You’ll Do
Partner with our design and copy team to produce work that resonates with our customers, follows our creative guidelines and continues to raise the bar for our brand
Conceptualize and animate a high volume of on site and
digital marketing collateral
Participate in collaborative brainstorms, concept development, and presentations with creative peers and cross-functional partners
Engage in thoughtful critiques, both responding positively to and offering constructive feedback
Possess an analytical, creative, and innovative approach to solving problems
Interpret needs, objectives, and direction from multiple sources to ensure design concepts meet business goals
Collaborate with our internal motion design team to implement motion brand standards and iterate on existing motion treatments
Be a vocal contributor, an organized team player, and willing to pitch in on additional projects
What You’ll Need
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in animation, graphic design, visual communication, or related field, preferred
Technical proficiency with After Effects and the Adobe Creative Suite, Figma a bonus but not mandatory
Strong motion concepting, typography, and visual storytelling skills
Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and creative problem-solving skills
Confidence in creative abilities plus the ability to articulate ideas and opinions
Ability to stay organized and produce high-quality work in a fast-paced atmosphere
Continual interest in the latest design, art, technology, and current trends
Resume & Portfolio
To be considered you must have an online portfolio. Your work should demonstrate a strong eye for design, experience in social and/or digital video, and a respect for brand standards.
An Important Note about Wayfair's In-Office Policy:
All Boston-based interns, Co-ops, and corporate employees will be in office in a hybrid capacity. Employees will work in the office on designated days, Monday - Thursday, and work remotely Friday.
At this time, Wayfair does not provide sponsorship for employment authorization for this position.
The salary range for this position is $64,000-$70,500 however, base pay offered may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
Massachusetts Applicants : I understand that it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. About Wayfair Inc.
Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.
No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Your personal data is processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice (https://www.wayfair.com/careers/privacy). If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights under applicable privacy and data protection laws, please contact us atdataprotectionofficer@wayfair.com.