Motion Designer / Video Editor

Overview

Our leading entertainment client is seeking a Motion Designer/Video Editor to join it’s team in NYC on a hybrid basis!

As a member of our client’s Marketing Design team, you will be responsible for animating motion designs and editing content for paid media and digital creative assets. You will work on a highly collaborative team, and be expected to work on multiple projects at a time. We are looking for a talented and creative storyteller who is incredibly hard-working, highly motivated, organized and efficient, adaptable, collaborative, supportive, and has no ego.

This legendary company has entertained, informed and inspired people around the globe for over 90 years. Named one of Forbes top companies to work for year over year, this is where dreams really do come true. Whether you’re looking to create, support business growth and development, work behind-the-scenes on your favorite TV shows or upcoming movies, or anything in-between, this is your opportunity to start the next chapter of your career story and help create the exhilarating experiences this company is known for worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to all stages of creative development, from research and storyboarding to animation/production and final delivery
• Collaborate with the Art & Creative Directors, Producer and Design Director to meet creative and production goals
• Understand best practices for short-form content on social platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Tik Tok, YouTube, and Twitter
• Collaborate with Writers, Producers, Editors, and the Production team to develop on-brand strategic solutions
• Maintain the highest creative, conceptual, and production standards, while constantly ensuring brand integrity and consistency
• Stay current and up-to-date with current design trends, techniques, and processes
• Understand efficient workflows and work from (and expand on) existing templates within brand guidelines
• Prioritize work and be able to balance multiple projects with competing timelines
• Mid-level Video Editor with understanding of animation
• Able to “remix” broadcast and online videos into creative short-form social videos
• Post-Production: Sound mixing experience needed
• Video editing: trailers, commercials, cinematics, b-roll, sizzle reels, etc.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of professional experience in motion design/animation & video editing in-house or at an agency
• Strong portfolio with relevant examples of previous client work along with a solid reel with a strong sense of editorial, sound design, design, animation, typography, and style frames
• Demonstrate well executed: video edit and sound design and designs in motion for social platforms
• Competency in After Effects and a basic understanding of a diverse range of motion design software, plugins, techniques, and approach
• Competency in Adobe Premiere with creative storytelling ability, problem-solving skills and good follow-through
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Collaborative spirit and the desire for constant improvement
• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-based, constantly evolving environment while remaining organized and detail-oriented
• Must be self-motivated and able to keep several initiatives moving forward simultaneously
• Master at storytelling in short form format and creating sizzle reels with multiple sources
• Creating scratch track and sound mixing
• Edit with an organized workflow
• High awareness of online and offline resources for finding stock footage
• Strong knowledge of creative resources in the US in commercials and feature films is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS in Design, Fine Art, Advertising, or relevant field

Required Education

• BA/BFA in advertising, fine art design or relevant field

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $62.33 to $69.26 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.