Contract Motion Designer and Video Editor

Responsibilities

• Turn briefs into lean storyboards and shot lists, proposing visual approaches that align with the brand.
• Source and license stock footage and music when needed, managing usage rights and records.
• Edit for pace and narrative clarity, delivering platform-specific versions (9:16, 1:1, 16:9).
• Incorporate titles, lower thirds, and simple animations; integrate brand templates as required.
• Handle basic sound design, including music edits, VO syncing, noise cleanup, and level matching.
• Color correct and match mixed sources to ensure a polished, cohesive look.
• Design, produce, and/or edit high-quality motion graphics, animations and visual content for marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal marketing and creative directors to craft visual narratives that reflect brand standards.
• Develop motion toolkits, templates and reusable assets for internal teams.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines while upholding high creative standards.
• Collaborate via Wrike and Teams with rapid iteration based on timestamped feedback.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional editing experience with a portfolio featuring short-form work (ads, social, explainers, animations).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Expert working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of social specs and best practices for Reels, YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn.
• Proven ability to craft stories from stock assets and minimal footage; detailed scripts may be provided in some cases.
• Ability to work within established brand systems while elevating creative execution.
• Solid audio and color fundamentals with attention to typography and on-screen readability.
• Organized file management and comfort with brand guidelines and version control.
• Reliable communication, quick turnarounds, and openness to iterative feedback.

Technologies

• Adobe Premiere Pro
• After Effects
• Illustrator
• Photoshop
• Wrike
• Teams

What you’ll do

• Translate briefs into lean storyboards and shot lists, proposing visual approaches.
• Source and license stock footage and music as needed; manage usage rights and records.
• Edit for pace and narrative clarity; deliver platform-specific versions (9:16, 1:1, 16:9).
• Add titles, lower thirds and simple animations; integrate brand templates when required.
• Handle basic sound design, including music edits, VO syncing, noise cleanup, and level matching.
• Color correct and match mixed sources; maintain a polished, consistent look.
• Design, produce and/or edit high-quality motion graphics, animations and visual content for marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal marketing directors and creative directors to craft narratives aligned with brand standards.
• Develop motion toolkits, templates and reusable assets for internal teams.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high creative standards.
• Collaborate via Wrike and/or Teams with rapid iteration based on timestamped feedback.

Deliverables & Standards (typical)

• Brand animations and sizzle reels, plus promotional videos.
• Primary cut and resized versions (9:16, 1:1, 16:9) in 1080p or platform-native formats.
• Open captioned and non-captioned exports with separate .srt files.
• Clean audio at platform-appropriate loudness and consistent color.
• Project files and licensed source assets with a simple rights log.
• Motion systems and templates for ongoing use.

Engagement

Contract, remote, project-based engagement. Estimated cadence: 10-30 hours per week.