Job Title: Video Editor
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
About the Role:
We are looking for highly creative, detail-oriented Video Editors to craft visually compelling and narrative-driven content. Whether you are cutting high-energy ad films, designing aesthetic brand content, or making fast-paced social media reels, you will be responsible for bringing ideas to life. Experience working within or directly for Advertising Agencies will be preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
- Narrative Storytelling: Build tight, engaging, scroll-stopping edits for ad films, brand stories, and social media (paid and organic). Prioritize emotion, pacing, and rhythm over basic transitions.
- Post-Production Mastery: Handle end-to-end post-production, including color correction, 2D motion graphics, and visual effects.
- Sound Design: Design impactful soundscapes combining music and SFX to elevate the final film (this is non-negotiable for senior roles).
- Format Adaptation: Prepare platform-ready versions of campaigns across all aspect ratios (16:9, 9:16, 1:1, etc.) while managing delivery specs and codecs perfectly.
- On-the-Fly Creation: Edit on mobile phones or tablets (using CapCut or AI apps) during live events and shoots. Ability to shoot on an iPhone or professional camera when required.
- AI Integration: Actively leverage AI-driven tools and experimental formats for ideation, asset creation, and workflow efficiency.
Required Software Proficiency:
- Core Stack: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects (Highly Important), Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Audition.
- Color & Mobile: DaVinci Resolve (Color Grading), CapCut.
- AI Tools: Hands-on experience with tools like Runway ML, Eleven Labs, Midjourney, Veo AI, Higgsfield AI, or Suno AI.
- Bonus Skills: Basic to intermediate understanding of 3D tools like Blender.
What Makes You a Great Fit:
- Industry Experience: A strong portfolio showcasing work for Automotive, Finance, Legal, or D2C brands is highly preferred.
- Trend Awareness: You stay up-to-date with the latest social media edit styles and excel at creating trending REEL transitions.
- Ownership: You take charge of the edit and bring fresh, insane ideas to the table rather than just waiting for instructions.
- Pacing: You know how to cut to music instinctively and can make a film feel expensive even on a tight budget.
