Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Video Editor to join our dynamic creative team. The ideal candidate will be a visionary storyteller with exceptional artistic and technical abilities in motion graphics, animation, and video editing. This role requires a strong understanding of design principles, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to translate complex concepts into compelling visual narratives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Animation & Editing:
- Execute high-quality animation and motion design, demonstrating expertise in kinetic typography, character animation, infographics, and visual effects.
- Integrate motion graphics seamlessly into live-action footage through advanced editing, compositing, and color grading techniques.
- Edit video content, selecting and sequencing footage, adding music, sound effects, and voiceovers to create cohesive and engaging final products.
- Project Leadership & Management:
- Lead motion graphics projects from concept to completion, managing timelines, resources, and ensuring adherence to creative briefs and technical specifications.
- Act as a key liaison with internal teams and external clients, effectively communicating progress, challenges, and solutions.
- Manage and organize project files, assets, and libraries efficiently.
- Technical Proficiency & Innovation:
- Maintain expert-level proficiency in industry-standard software (see required skills below).
- Stay abreast of the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in motion graphics, animation, video editing, and visual storytelling.
- Proactively recommend and implement new tools, techniques, and workflows to enhance efficiency and creative output.
- Troubleshoot technical issues related to software, hardware, and file formats.
- Collaboration:
- Foster a collaborative and creative environment within the team.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas to various projects.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 1 to 2 years years of professional experience in motion graphics design and video editing, with a strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of projects.
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including:
- Adobe After Effects (essential)
- Adobe Premiere Pro (essential)
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Audition
- Strong knowledge of 3D software (e.g., Cinema 4D, Blender, Maya, 3ds Max) is highly preferred.
- Proven experience with compositing software (e.g., Nuke) is a plus.
- Demonstrable experience with color correction and grading tools (e.g., DaVinci Resolve) is a plus.
- Exceptional understanding of animation principles, typography, composition, color theory, and visual storytelling.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- A portfolio or reel demonstrating a high level of creativity and technical skill is required for consideration.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in [specific industry, e.g., advertising agency, broadcast, corporate marketing].
- Experience with AR/VR or interactive motion graphics.
- Knowledge of scripting/expressions in After Effects.
- Experience with sound design and mixing for video.
