Hi, I’m David Connor. I’m a Senior Video Producer and Motion Designer with 7+ years of experience creating educational and financial content. I specialize in turning complex ideas into engaging visuals through motion design, end-to-end video production, and creative storytelling that drives audience engagement. I’ve built an in-house video department, collaborated with marketing, investment, and compliance teams, and delivered timely, on-brand content across interviews, explainers, social ads, and internal communications.…

David Connor

Hi, I’m David Connor. I’m a Senior Video Producer and Motion Designer with 7+ years of experience creating educational and financial content. I specialize in turning complex ideas into engaging visuals through motion design, end-to-end video production, and creative storytelling that drives audience engagement. I’ve built an in-house video department, collaborated with marketing, investment, and compliance teams, and delivered timely, on-brand content across interviews, explainers, social ads, and internal communications.…

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Hi, I’m David Connor. I’m a Senior Video Producer and Motion Designer with 7+ years of experience creating educational and financial content. I specialize in turning complex ideas into engaging visuals through motion design, end-to-end video production, and creative storytelling that drives audience engagement.

I’ve built an in-house video department, collaborated with marketing, investment, and compliance teams, and delivered timely, on-brand content across interviews, explainers, social ads, and internal communications.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer / Senior Graphic Designer at Hargreaves Lansdown
December 31, 2018 - October 17, 2025
Designed and delivered HL’s Annual Report, ensuring clarity and compliance with financial standards. Produced a wide range of print and digital assets, including client magazines, brochures, advertising campaigns, and social graphics. Maintained brand consistency across all platforms and campaigns. Translated technical financial concepts into clear, engaging visuals for diverse audiences. Created application forms, direct mail campaigns, and newspaper/magazine ads. Supported cross-department campaigns with high-volume, deadline-driven creative work.
Senior Video Producer & Motion Designer at Hargreaves Lansdown
January 1, 2018 - Present
Built and led HL’s first in-house video department, setting workflows, creative standards, and overseeing the purchase of production equipment. Produced and edited interviews, explainers, social ads, market updates, and educational videos for retail investors. Designed motion graphics and homepage animations to simplify complex financial topics. Produced all internal communication videos. Partnered with marketing, investment, and compliance teams to deliver timely, accurate, and on-brand content. Achieved measurable results including a 49% higher click-to-view rate versus agency video (700K+ impressions on Meta); 2025 campaign CTR improvements (20% higher CTR for Shares & Funds, 22% higher CTR for Global Equity Income Fund Launch, 50% higher CTR for Stocks & Shares); and 3M+ impressions across ISA and SIPP campaigns.
Senior Video Producer & Motion Designer at Hargreaves Lansdown
January 1, 2018 - Present
Built and led HL’s first in-house video department, setting workflows, creative standards, and overseeing purchase of production equipment. Produced and edited interviews, explainers, social ads, market updates, and educational videos for retail investors. Designed motion graphics and homepage animations to simplify complex financial topics. Produced all internal communication videos. Partnered with marketing, investment, and compliance teams to deliver timely, accurate, and on-brand content.
Graphic Designer / Senior Graphic Designer at Hargreaves Lansdown
January 1, 2018 - October 17, 2025
Designed and delivered HL’s Annual Report, ensuring clarity and compliance with financial standards. Produced print and digital assets: client magazines, brochures, advertising campaigns, and social graphics. Maintained brand consistency across all platforms and campaigns. Translated technical financial concepts into clear, engaging visuals for diverse audiences. Created application forms, direct mail campaigns, and newspaper/ magazine ads. Supported cross-department campaigns with high-volume, deadline-driven creative work.
Graphic Designer / Senior Graphic Designer at Hargreaves Lansdown
December 31, 2018 - October 17, 2025
Designed and delivered HL’s Annual Report, ensuring clarity and compliance with financial standards. Produced a wide range of print and digital assets: client magazines, brochures, advertising campaigns, and social graphics. Maintained brand consistency across all platforms and campaigns. Translated technical financial concepts into clear, engaging visuals for diverse audiences. Created application forms, direct mail campaigns, and newspaper/magazine ads. Supported cross-department campaigns with high-volume, deadline-driven creative work.
Social Media / Content Creator at Hargreaves Lansdown
January 1, 2018 - Present
2018 - Present; YouTube channel @DeviantMotion and related video + motion + design work for HL. Responsible for social content across platforms and for educational/interactive video production.
Graphic Designer / Senior Graphic Designer at Hargreaves Lansdown
January 1, 2018 - October 19, 2025
Designed and delivered HL’s Annual Report, ensuring clarity and compliance with financial standards. Produced a wide range of print and digital assets: client magazines, brochures, advertising campaigns, and social graphics. Maintained brand consistency across all platforms and campaigns. Translated technical financial concepts into clear, engaging visuals for diverse audiences. Created application forms, direct mail campaigns, and newspaper/ magazine ads. Supported cross-department campaigns with high-volume, deadline-driven creative work.
Social Media / Content Creator at Self-Employed (David Connor / DeviantMotion)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Managed personal YouTube channel and social media presence @DEVIANTMOTION, producing video content focused on motion design and design work.
Senior Video Producer & Motion Designer at Hargreaves Lansdown
January 1, 2018 - Present
Built and led HL’s first in-house video department, setting workflows, creative standards, and overseeing purchase of production equipment. Produced and edited interviews, explainers, social ads, market updates, and educational videos for retail investors. Designed motion graphics and homepage animations to simplify complex financial topics. Produced all internal communication videos. Partnered with marketing, investment, and compliance teams to deliver timely, accurate, and on-brand content.
Graphic Designer / Senior Graphic Designer at Hargreaves Lansdown
January 1, 2018 - October 19, 2025
Designed and delivered HL’s Annual Report, ensuring clarity and compliance with financial standards. Produced a wide range of print and digital assets: client magazines, brochures, advertising campaigns, and social graphics. Maintained brand consistency across all platforms and campaigns. Translated technical financial concepts into clear, engaging visuals for diverse audiences. Created application forms, direct mail campaigns, and newspaper/magazine ads. Supported cross-department campaigns with high-volume, deadline-driven creative work.
Senior Video Producer & Motion Designer at Hargreaves Lansdown
January 1, 2018 - Present
Built and led HL’s first in-house video department, established workflows, creative standards, and oversaw procurement of production equipment. Produced and edited interviews, explainers, social ads, market updates, and educational videos for retail investors. Designed motion graphics and homepage animations to simplify complex financial topics. Produced internal communication videos. Collaborated with marketing, investment, and compliance teams to deliver timely, accurate, and on-brand content.
Graphic Designer / Senior Graphic Designer at Hargreaves Lansdown
January 1, 2018 - October 19, 2025
Designed and delivered HL’s Annual Report; produced a wide range of print and digital assets including client magazines, brochures, advertising campaigns, and social graphics. Maintained brand consistency across platforms; translated technical financial concepts into clear visuals; created application forms, direct mail campaigns, and newspaper/magazine ads; supported cross-department campaigns with high-volume, deadline-driven creative work.
Senior Video Producer & Motion Designer at Hargreaves Lansdown
January 1, 2018 - October 29, 2025
Built and led HL’s first in-house video department, setting workflows, creative standards, and overseeing purchase of production equipment. Produced and edited interviews, explainers, social ads, market updates, and educational videos for retail investors. Designed motion graphics and homepage animations to simplify complex financial topics. Produced all internal communication videos. Partnered with marketing, investment, and compliance teams to deliver timely, accurate, and on-brand content.
Graphic Designer / Senior Graphic Designer at Hargreaves Lansdown
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Designed and delivered HL’s Annual Report, ensuring clarity and compliance with financial standards. Produced print and digital assets including client magazines, brochures, advertising campaigns, and social graphics. Maintained brand consistency across all platforms and campaigns. Translated technical financial concepts into clear, engaging visuals. Created application forms, direct mail campaigns, and newspaper/magazine ads. Supported cross-department campaigns with high-volume, deadline-driven creative work.
Senior Video Producer & Motion Designer at Hargreaves Lansdown
January 1, 2018 - November 5, 2025
Built HL’s first in-house video department, established workflows, creative standards, and oversaw production equipment; produced and edited interviews, explainers, social ads, market updates, and educational videos for retail investors; designed motion graphics and homepage animations to simplify complex financial topics; produced internal communication videos; partnered with marketing, investment, and compliance teams to deliver timely, accurate, and on-brand content.
Graphic Designer / Senior Graphic Designer at Hargreaves Lansdown
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Designed and delivered HL’s Annual Report; produced a wide range of print and digital assets including client magazines, brochures, advertising campaigns, and social graphics; maintained brand consistency across campaigns; translated technical financial concepts into clear visuals for diverse audiences; created application forms, direct mail campaigns, and newspaper/magazine ads; supported cross-department campaigns with high-volume, deadline-driven creative work.
Graphic Designer / Senior Graphic Designer at Hargreaves Lansdown
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2018
Designed and delivered HL’s Annual Report, ensuring clarity and compliance with financial standards. Produced a wide range of print and digital assets: client magazines, brochures, advertising campaigns, and social graphics. Maintained brand consistency across all platforms and campaigns. Translated technical financial concepts into clear, engaging visuals for diverse audiences. Created application forms, direct mail campaigns, and newspaper/magazine ads. Supported cross-department campaigns with high-volume, deadline-driven creative work.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Graphic Design – First Class Honours at University of Derby
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Graphic Design – First Class Honours at University of Derby
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Graphic Design – First Class Honours at University of Derby
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Graphic Design – First Class Honours at University of Derby
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Graphic Design – First Class Honours at University of Derby
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Graphic Design – First Class Honours at University of Derby
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Graphic Design at University of Derby
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Graphic Design – First Class Honours at University of Derby
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Graphic Design at University of Derby
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Graphic Design – First Class Honours at University of Derby
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail

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