Senior Motion Artist & Editor — AI-Driven Video

Creative (MS Only); Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Monks is seeking a Senior Motion Artist / Editor to join a regional creative team, transforming existing footage into polished motion deliverables for rapid-turn campaigns. Work with a distributed global team, shaping edits, animations and visual systems while aligning with brand guidelines.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in motion design or post-production, advanced AE and Premiere Pro skills, and proficiency in Figma. AI and new production approaches are valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in motion design, video editing or post-production.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.
• Working proficiency in Figma.
• Strong motion-graphics and storytelling skills.
• Experience with existing footage, static assets, voiceover and music.

Responsibilities

• Edit existing footage and approved content into clear, engaging video deliverables.
• Create motion graphics, animated typography, transitions and supporting visual elements.
• Apply established brand guidelines, motion principles and design systems across all work.
• Time edits and animation precisely to voiceover, music and other audio elements.
• Partner with designers to adapt static assets, layouts, charts and graphics for motion.
• Work with technical writers and producers to maintain narrative clarity and content accuracy.
• Interpret briefs and feedback independently, identifying gaps and asking focused questions when needed.
• Create efficient workflows and reusable motion components that support rapid-turn production.
• Prepare organized project files that can be easily understood and continued by distributed teams.
• Support clear, documented handoffs when work continues across regions or shifts.
• Conduct thorough self-QA across visual quality, timing, audio, spelling, brand alignment, specifications and version control.
• Incorporate feedback quickly while maintaining craft and consistency.
• Use approved AI and creative technology tools to support editing, animation and production efficiency.
• Maintain discretion when working with confidential and highly sensitive information.

Skills

Motion design

Video editing

Post-production

Editorial storytelling

Team collaboration

Time management

Communication

AI awareness

Tools

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Figma

Job description

Monks is seeking a Senior Motion Artist / Editor to join a regional creative team, transforming existing footage into polished motion deliverables for rapid-turn campaigns. Work with a distributed global team, shaping edits, animations and visual systems while aligning with brand guidelines.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in motion design or post-production, advanced AE and Premiere Pro skills, and proficiency in Figma. AI and new production approaches are valued.