Senior Gen-Z Video Editor & Motion/VFX Creative

DO NOT APPLY if you are only a basic video editor.

If your experience is limited to simple cuts, captions, transitions, CapCut templates, stock footage, or basic talking-head edits, this role is not for you.

We are specifically looking for a high-level, modern social media creative with strong skills in motion graphics, VFX, visual storytelling, trend-based editing and performance content.

Please read the full job description before applying and make sure your portfolio demonstrates the level of work we are looking for.

Senior Gen-Z Video Editor & Motion/VFX Creative

Location: Remote / Hybrid Worldwide
Type: Full-Time / Long-Term
Working Hours: Sydney, Australia (GMT +10)
Department: Creative & Marketing
Reports To: Creative/Marketing Lead

About the Role

We're looking for a high-level, trend-aware Video Editor & Motion/VFX Creative who understands modern social media content - not someone who simply cuts footage and adds captions.

You'll create scroll-stopping, high-retention videos for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Meta Ads and other digital platforms.

We want someone who understands Gen-Z visual language, modern editing trends, motion graphics, VFX, storytelling, hooks, pacing and performance creative.

What You'll Do

> Edit high-quality Reels, TikToks, Shorts and social ads
> Create attention-grabbing first 1-3 second hooks
> Use modern transitions, motion graphics, typography and visual effects
> Create VFX/compositing where appropriate
> Turn raw footage into multiple creative variations for testing
> Edit UGC, talking-head, product, service and direct-response content
> Create videos designed specifically for retention and conversions
> Follow creative briefs and brand guidelines while bringing your own creative ideas
> Research current TikTok, Instagram and YouTube editing trends
> Develop new creative concepts rather than waiting for instructions
> Repurpose long-form footage into multiple short-form assets
> Work closely with marketing and creative teams
> Maintain organised project files and meet deadlines

Must-Have Skills :

- Adobe Premiere Pro
- After Effects
- Strong motion graphics
- VFX and compositing
- Advanced sound design
- Colour correction/grading
- Dynamic typography
- Social-first editing
- Strong understanding of pacing and retention
- Experience creating performance ads
- Strong visual storytelling

Bonus Skills

- Blender / Cinema 4D
- DaVinci Resolve
- Photoshop / Illustrator
- CapCut
- AI video/creative tools
- 3D motion graphics
- Advanced compositing
- Green-screen/VFX
- Thumbnail/creative design

What We're Looking For

We want someone who can look at a boring piece of footage and say:

I know exactly how to make this interesting.

You should understand:
Hook → Pattern Interrupt → Story → Retention → CTA

You should be constantly aware of what is working on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube right now, while also knowing when not to follow a trend.

Important

We are NOT looking for a basic video editor.

If your portfolio mainly consists of simple cuts, subtitles, stock footage and template-based edits, this probably isn't the right role.

We're looking for someone with strong creative taste, modern editing instincts and technical VFX/motion ability.

- KPIs
- Video quality and creative execution
- Retention-focused editing
- Turnaround time
- Number of creative variations produced
- Ability to consistently deliver against weekly targets
- Performance of creatives where data is available
- Ability to develop new creative concepts independently

Application Requirements, Please send:

1. Portfolio/showreel
2. 3-5 examples of your best social media edits
3. At least 2 examples showing motion graphics/VFX
4. At least 2 examples of performance/advertising creatives
5. Which editing software you use
6. Your availability and timezone
7. Your expected monthly/hourly rate
8. A short explanation of what makes a social video retain attention

Shortlisted candidates will be given a practical editing test.

The Ideal Candidate, You're someone who:

- Lives on modern social media trends
- Has exceptional visual taste
- Understands Gen-Z content
- Thinks like a creative strategist, not just an editor
- Can work independently
- Moves quickly without sacrificing quality
- Is comfortable experimenting and testing new styles
- Can turn feedback into better creative
- Wants to build high-performing content at scale

This is a long-term opportunity for a creative who wants to have a major impact on our content and advertising output.