Senior Video Editor - AI Motion Creative

Social Donut; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Social Donut is seeking a Senior Video Editor + AI Motion Creative to craft high-converting video content across digital platforms. You will utilize advanced AI tools to enhance video editing performance and storytelling quality to engage audiences effectively.

The ideal candidate should have a robust portfolio demonstrating experience in performance marketing, AI-generated motion work, and the ability to thrive under tight deadlines. Responsibilities include editing videos, generating cinematic content, and collaborating with teams to optimize creative outputs.

Qualifications

• 3‑5 years of professional editing experience.
• Strong portfolio showcasing performance ads, AI‑generated motion work, and UGC transformations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Edit engaging video content for multiple digital platforms.
• Generate cinematic shots and motion scenes using AI tools.
• Optimize edits based on watch-time and conversion feedback.

Skills

Video editing

AI prompting

Storytelling

Performance marketing knowledge

Motion graphics

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Blender

Job description

About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior Video Editor + AI Motion Creative who blends storytelling, performance marketing instinct, and advanced AI prompting skills. This is not just a traditional editor role. You will turn UGC, raw footage, 3D renders, and AI‑generated assets into high‑converting content brand assets for digital platforms. If you understand hooks, retention curves, scroll‑stopping motion, and how to prompt AI tools to generate cinematic outputs — we want to talk to you.

Key Responsibilities

Video Editing & Motion

• Edit high‑engaging video content for IG, YouTube, and OTT
• Transform raw footage into structured AI native videos
• Create strong hooks within first 3 seconds
• Build thumb‑stopping motion graphics and clean transitions
• Deliver multiple creative iterations for A/B testing
• Maintain high production quality under tight turnaround timelines (20‑25 reels a month)

AI Motion & Prompting

• Generate cinematic shots, motion scenes, and stylized visuals using AI tools
• Write structured prompts for:
• Higgsfield
• LTX Studio
• Google AI Studio
• Runway / Pika / Luma / Kling (or similar)
• Convert scripts into AI‑generated motion sequences
• Generate Blend AI footage seamlessly with live footage and 3D renders
• Experiment with AI pipelines for faster creative production

Performance Thinking

• Understand ad psychology, pacing, and retention metrics
• Optimize edits based on watch‑time & conversion feedback
• Collaborate with performance marketing teams
• Develop creative frameworks for scaling winning ads

Required Skills & Tools

Editing & Motion Software

• Adobe After Effects (advanced compositing + templates + clean motion)
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• DaVinci Resolve
• Blender (basic to intermediate 3D workflows)
• Strong understanding of sound design and color grading

AI & Prompting

• Experience writing structured, cinematic prompts
• Understanding of:
• Camera language (lens types, shot types, movement)
• Lighting styles
• Motion directions
• Scene continuity
• Ability to refine outputs through iterative prompting

Creative Skillset

• Strong storytelling instincts
• Ability to match brand tone and visual language
• Typography & motion sensibility
• High aesthetic standards

What We’re Looking For

• 3‑5 years of professional editing experience
• Experience working in a performance marketing or digital agency environment
• Strong portfolio showcasing:
• Performance ads
• AI‑generated motion work
• UGC transformations
• Motion graphics
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Good to Have

• Previous Editing Experience
• AI films and/or brand ads
• Experience in D2C / E‑commerce brands
• Understanding of funnel‑based creatives
• Knowledge of scripting and storyboard creation
• Familiarity with automation workflows