What You'll Do
- Edit short-form (reels/shorts) and long-form videos for social media
- Work on founder-led content (major focus), educational content, and client content
- Turn raw footage into high-retention, fast-paced edits
- Suggest and implement: Hooks, cuts and pacing, captions/subtitles, visual storytelling improvements
- Apply virality principles (retention, pattern interrupts, storytelling)
- Add motion elements, sound effects, and music to enhance engagement
- Maintain strong design sense (spacing, fonts, visual hierarchy)
- Collaborate directly with the founder on content direction
- Continuously improve edits based on performance
What We're Looking For
- 2–4 years of experience in video editing
- Strong command of Adobe Premiere Pro
- Good understanding of After Effects / motion graphics (plus)
- Proven ability to create engaging, fast-paced edits
- Deep understanding of:
- Social media content (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok)
- Hooks, retention, and storytelling
- Strong sense of design and timing
- High ownership — you don't wait for instructions
- Creative thinker — not just an executor
❌ Not a Fit If
- You need step-by-step instructions for everything
- You lack creative input or initiative
- You treat editing as just cutting clips
Why Join Zouk Design
- Work directly with the founder
- High creative ownership — you own the edit
- Exposure to international clients (US & Australia)
- Fast growth — potential to become Content Lead
- Be part of building a content engine from scratch
Application Process
- Apply with your portfolio (must include short-form content)
- Shortlisted candidates will receive a paid test assignment
- Final discussion with the founder
Send your portfolio and a short intro explaining:
- Your best-performing edit
- What would you improve in it today
Compensation
If you understand content, not just editing — we want to talk.
