The Signal Theory Video Editor/Motion Designer doesn't just push pixels—they craft experiences that connect people to joy, comfort, and meaning. Working alongside our in-house production team, art directors, and producers, you'll be the visual storyteller who brings remarkable brands to life. You'll be instrumental in every stage of our creative process, helping craft the kind of work that wins awards and moves the needle for our clients.
Responsibilities
The Video Editor/Motion Designer will:
Edit video content
Create engaging, complex animations for a diverse array of media, including but not limited to social media, digital banners, TV and video projects
Work with producers, digital teams, brand and project management to understand the project scope and objectives
Collaborate with art directors to create, edit and animate visual assets
Brainstorm with various client teams to come up with new creative solutions
Prepare conceptual layouts and create storyboards for motion graphic projects as needed
Create animatics from storyboards
Assist in selecting appropriate stock footage, music, graphic and animation styles for the project
Encode, convert and edit videos and add effects/enhance with motion graphics elements.
Provide accurate time estimates for each part of the process
Continuously explore the latest in animation innovation, emerging technologies, production design evolution, and current musical landscapes to create groundbreaking work that pushes boundaries and captures attention.
Color correct and finalize video projects.
Requirements
The requirements and experience the Video Editor/Motion Designer will need include:
3-5 years of experience as a Video Editor and/or Motion Designer
A website or reel that showcases related work
Basic understanding of motion graphics and video creation, including experience with or willingness to learn design fundamentals, layout, color & typography basics
Experience with Cinema 4D, RED, DaVinci Resolve, and Adobe Audition is preferred, but not required
Strong sense of aesthetic and pacing, with the ability to effectively utilize both created and provided brand assets.
Ability to meet quick turn deadlines while working on multiple team projects
Solid understanding of raw video files, exporting, transcoding and compression
Attention to visual details and accuracy
Ability to mediate creative problems in an efficient manner
Quality-control mindset with the patience to review carefully
Excellent communication skills and patience when it comes to revisions
Color correct and polish finalized video projects for client delivery
Exceptional Benefits Include
Access to online learning platforms to continue honing your craft
Up to $500 a year to put toward qualified wellness expenses, like your gym membership
After one year, we’ll reimburse up to 50% of tuition costs for approved continuing education
After eight years, enjoy a 4-week paid sabbatical, plus a $750 reimbursement for international travel
Of course, we also:
Provide health, dental and vision insurance.
Offer salaries commensurate with experience.
Offer both traditional and Roth 401k plans with employer matching.
Are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Signal Theory. We firmly believe in the importance of a diverse workforce to create work that resonates and represents both our clients and the markets they serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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