Senior Motion Designer & Editor — Freelance

monks; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Monks is seeking an experienced Senior Motion Artist / Editor to join a regional creative team in Sydney, Australia. You will transform footage and assets into polished video and motion deliverables, shaping edits, animating graphics and timing visuals to audio, while aligning with brand systems and design teams.

The role emphasizes working with AI tools, rapid-turn production, and collaboration across regions to deliver high-quality content for enterprise clients.

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, including navigating files, reviewing components and exporting production-ready assets.
• Strong motion-graphics, animation and editorial storytelling skills.
• Experience working with existing footage, static design 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.
• Use existing content thoughtfully to make technical and editorial stories more dynamic and accessible.
• 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

Adobe After Effects

Premiere Pro

Figma

Typography

Animation

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Premiere Pro

Figma

Job description

Monks is seeking an experienced Senior Motion Artist / Editor to join a regional creative team in Sydney, Australia. You will transform footage and assets into polished video and motion deliverables, shaping edits, animating graphics and timing visuals to audio, while aligning with brand systems and design teams.

The role emphasizes working with AI tools, rapid-turn production, and collaboration across regions to deliver high-quality content for enterprise clients.