Contract Motion Designer and Video Editor

USA (Remote)

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Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end motion content workflow from concept through delivery, ensuring brand-consistent visuals across multiple formats and rapid iterations with creative leadership.

  • Own multi-format production: translate briefs into visuals, assemble story-driven edits, and deliver 9:16/1:1/16:9 versions.
  • Develop reusable motion toolkits and templates to accelerate internal production.
  • Collaborate with marketing and creative leads to ensure narratives meet brand standards and quality expectations.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Translate briefs into lean storyboards/shot lists and propose visual approaches.
  • Source and license stock footage/music, when required; 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/simple animations; integrate brand templates, when required.
  • Handle basic sound design: music edits, VO sync, noise cleanup, level matching.
  • Color correct and match mixed sources; ensure polished, consistent look.
  • Design, produce and/or edit high-quality motion graphics, animations and visual content and marketing initiatives.
  • Collaborate closely with internal marketing directors and creative directors to create visual 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.

Requirements

  • 5+ years professional editing experience with a portfolio of short form work (ads, social, explainers, animations).
  • Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or related degree or equivalent experience
  • Expert working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator and Photoshop.
  • Strong grasp of social specs and best practices for Reels, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn.
  • Proven ability to craft story from stock assets and minimal footage. Detailed scripts will be provided in some instances, but not all.
  • Ability to work within established brand systems while elevating creative execution.
  • Solid audio and color fundamentals; attention to typography and on screen readability.
  • Organized file management; comfort with brand guidelines and version control.
  • Reliable communication, quick turnarounds, and openness to iterative feedback.

Preferred

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