Video Editor — AAA Game Trailers & Cinematics

Skillsearch Limited; Royal Leamington Spa; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art facilities

Collaborative AAA team

Job summary

Skillsearch Limited is seeking a talented Video Editor to join a leading AAA game development studio in the United Kingdom. You will work directly with developers, artists and content creators to craft world-class marketing content, from gameplay capture to trailers and social assets.

The role blends technical skill with creative storytelling, shaping visual narratives for launch and post-launch campaigns while maintaining brand standards and collaborating across disciplines to deliver high

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience in video editing and post-production.
• Experience within the games, entertainment, film or media industries.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality video content and storytelling.
• Experience creating marketing and promotional assets.

Responsibilities

• Capture high-quality gameplay footage and screenshots across console, PC and game engine environments.
• Collaborate with development teams to stage, sequence and capture engaging gameplay moments.
• Create visually compelling content that highlights key features, mechanics and storytelling moments.
• Develop content suitable for both internal and external audiences.
• Edit and produce polished video content using captured gameplay footage.
• Create marketing materials including: Trailers, Promotional videos, Social media content, Campaign assets, Internal showcase materials.
• Apply strong storytelling principles to create engaging narratives and emotional impact.
• Ensure content aligns with brand standards and creative direction.
• Work with Content and Marketing teams to define visual styles and creative approaches.
• Contribute ideas that enhance audience engagement and storytelling.
• Apply cinematography principles including framing, composition, lighting, pacing, visual storytelling.
• Help establish and maintain a consistent visual identity across content.
• Incorporate stakeholder feedback into content revisions.
• Maintain high standards of quality throughout the production process.
• Deliver assets that meet project objectives, timelines and creative expectations.
• Collaborate effectively across multiple disciplines to achieve the best possible outcome.
• Stay informed about evolving content trends, video formats and industry best practices.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve production quality and creative effectiveness.
• Apply new techniques and approaches to enhance content performance.

Skills

Video editing

Post-production

Cinematography

Storytelling

Marketing assets creation

Collaboration

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Photoshop

Unreal Engine

Unity

MotionBuilder

Job description

Skillsearch Limited is seeking a talented Video Editor to join a leading AAA game development studio in the United Kingdom. You will work directly with developers, artists and content creators to craft world-class marketing content, from gameplay capture to trailers and social assets.

The role blends technical skill with creative storytelling, shaping visual narratives for launch and post-launch campaigns while maintaining brand standards and collaborating across disciplines to deliver high