Lead Video Editor & Motion Designer, Creative Studio

Irvine, CA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the motion content pipeline for Rivian video assets, turning raw footage into brand aligned motion graphics and scalable templates that support campaigns, product launches, and organic/social outputs.

  • Lead end to end motion design from rough concepts to branded toolkits and templates.
  • Collaborate with Organic Social and Performance Marketing to ensure assets meet briefs and brand guidelines.
  • Organize and steward the digital media library and stay ahead of short form social trends.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Weave compelling narratives from raw footage that align with marketing strategies, product launches, and key campaigns. Expertly assemble audio, select appropriate music, and use sound effects to maximize storytelling impact.
  • Concept, design, and animate motion graphics—including typography, title cards, lower thirds, logo animations, and UI elements—that extend the Rivian brand system.
  • Translate campaign strategies into video and motion deliverables optimized for business goals. Partner with designers and creative directors to evolve static concepts into scalable motion toolkits and templates.
  • Collaborate with the Organic Social and Performance Marketing teams to ensure all motion and video assets align with briefs, maintain visual consistency, and meet brand guidelines.
  • Support lead editors by prepping projects (e.g., proxy creation, building selects sequences) and assisting with larger video deliveries and versioning.
  • Organize footage and manage Rivian’s digital media library, including clear file naming, folder structures, and asset tracking. Stay attuned to cultural trends for short-form, social-first motion concepts.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of video editing experience and 2+ years of experience creating brand content.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent practical experience.
  • Portfolio demonstrating storytelling across a variety of channels, with a strong reel showcasing motion graphics and animation for brand work.
  • Demonstrated expertise in motion graphics and animation, including type-driven design, logo/lockup animation, and simple UI/UX motion.
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere and Adobe After Effects. Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite is required, and experience with DaVinci Resolve is a plus.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills for internal creative reviews.
  • Strong attention to detail, strategic thinking, and creative instincts for storytelling in both edit and motion.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines, adapt quickly to changing directions, and be receptive to feedback.
  • Creative storyteller with an out-of-the-box mindset. Must possess a collaborative spirit, an engaging personality, and a passion for organic and paid social media.

Benefits

  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees.
  • You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements.
  • Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
  • More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.
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Doing something different is never easy. It requires courage, optimism and grit. Core to our mission is building a team of adventurous individuals determined to make a positive impact on the world. This means challenging ourselves constantly. Stretching beyond the bounds of conventional thinking. Reframing old problems. Seeking new solutions. And operating comfortably in a space of uncertainty. While our backgrounds are diverse, our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Do you like doing the impossible? We’d love to hear from you.

Founded in 2009
Irvine, California, USA
12K employees (382 in marketing)
60% recommend to a friend
69% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.4M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$22.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
44.6%
Direct
45.3%
Referral
5.4%
Social
3.5%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~11.8K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
160 (1% of company)
Median Career Experience
14.5 years
Median Tenure
3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
7

Funding

Total Funding
$21.9B
Last Raise
$1B
Post IPO Equity, 9 months ago

Funding History

  • Jun 2025
    Post IPO Equity • $1B
  • Nov 2024
    Post IPO Debt • $6.6B
  • May 2024
    Grant • $827M

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