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About Formlabs:

Do you want to change how the world creates?

At Formlabs, we're building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life, from cutting-edge products to life-saving medical devices. Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we're helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before.

We're a team of hands-on builders, engineers, and innovators reinventing how the world makes physical things. If you're ready to shape the future of fabrication, come build it with us.

Your Impact:

To continue pushing boundaries, we need a Video Producer with a passion for visual storytelling, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to create compelling, results-driven content.

As a Video Producer, you will own every aspect of the video production process, from ideation to execution, bringing creative concepts to life with a strategic mindset.

This role sits within our Creative Team, a tight-knit group of creatives spanning video, photo, design, and production. You will report directly to the Creative Director and collaborate closely with your Creative Team colleagues, while also interfacing regularly with our broader 50+ person Global Marketing and Product teams. This is a hybrid role based at our Somerville, MA campus, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in-office and full on-site presence during high-priority periods such as major product launches.

Submission of a portfolio is mandatory for consideration for this position.

What You'll Do:

• End-to-End Production - Own all aspects of video production, including concept and script development, storyboarding, filming, and post-production.
• Strategic Storytelling - Develop video content that showcases Formlabs' products, resonates with our target audiences, and drives measurable engagement.
• Creative Leadership - Bring fresh creative concepts to the table and push the visual bar, collaborating with the Creative Team to develop high-impact video ideas that align with strategic goals.
• Content Optimization - Partner with the marketing team to track video performance, understand audience engagement, and optimize based on data-driven insights.
• Multi-Platform Distribution - Adapt content for various channels-web, social media, paid ads, and YouTube-ensuring the right format and approach for each platform.
• Studio & Equipment Management - Maintain our in-house media studio, including organization and upkeep of camera, lighting, and audio systems, ensuring consistent, high-quality output and readiness.
• Field Production & Travel - Travel to capture user stories and customer footage on location.

About You:

• 4+ years of experience in video production, with a strong portfolio showcasing visual storytelling and technical expertise.
• Proficient in industry-standard post-production software (DaVinci Resolve strongly preferred), with disciplined post-production organization including file naming, folder structures, and asset management.
• Strong understanding of video production techniques, including lighting, composition, and cinematography.
• Experience with field production, including traveling with professional camera equipment and/or coordinating remote gear rentals.
• Experience creating content optimized for engagement and conversion across multiple platforms.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly iterative creative environment, quickly testing and refining ideas.
• Adaptable, proactive, and solution-oriented, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and a drive to deliver results.
• Knowledgeable about video hosting platforms and performance analytics.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with producing educational and tutorial content.

Bonus Skills:

• Familiarity with 3D printing.
• Background in directing on-screen talent or conducting customer testimonial interviews.
• Comfortable working with freelance vendors and external production houses to scale capacity for larger or specialized productions.
• Motion graphics and 3D rendering experience.
• Working knowledge of music, SFX, and other stock asset platforms.
• Experience creating derivative content such as cutdowns, clips, GIFs, and looping video for websites and social media.
• Familiarity with transcript and subtitle generation.

Our Benefits & Perks:

• Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401K matching and access to financial advisors
• Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)
• Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)
• Flexible Out of Office Plan - Take time when you need it
• Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits
• Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treats
• Regular sponsored professional development opportunities
• Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community
• And of course... unlimited 3D prints

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.

Compensation

We are all owners of Formlabs and direct beneficiaries of our success. We believe that equity is a critical component of compensation at Formlabs, and we want our newest team members to understand the potential value of their equity compensation. Full time employees receive equity, in the form of RSUs. Your financial investment will grow with us in accordance to your impact.

At Formlabs, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location and expected impact on the organization.

The annual base pay range for this role is:

$95,000-$145,000 USD