Social Media Video Editor & Designer

CapsLock; Lisboa; Remote; EUR 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Competitive salary

Generous vacation

Job summary

CapsLock is seeking a Social Media Video Editor & Designer to craft engaging, platform-first video content for TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. You will edit short-form videos with strong hooks, pacing, transitions, captions, sound and motion graphics, turning raw footage into polished social content.

You'll also design supporting assets like thumbnails, overlays and static posts, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and marketing objectives while exploring new formats and trends.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional video editing and creative experience.
• Strong portfolio showcasing short-form video editing, motion graphics, and graphic design work.
• Strong video editing skills using Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar tools.
• Graphic design skills using Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, or similar tools.
• Strong visual storytelling skills with pacing, hooks, composition, and attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, including trends and best practices.
• Ability to follow brand guidelines while bringing fresh creative ideas to content.

Responsibilities

• Edit engaging short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook with strong hooks and pacing.
• Turn raw footage into polished social content using cuts, captions, transitions, music, voiceovers, SFX, and visual effects.
• Adapt content for different platforms, formats, and aspect ratios.
• Create motion graphics and supporting design assets, including overlays, text animations, thumbnails, static posts, and Stories.
• Develop creative concepts and video drafts, incorporating team feedback into final deliverables.
• Collaborate with the social media team to review performance and improve creatives based on engagement and retention.
• Work cross-functionally with CRO, Media Buying, Sales, and other teams to support campaign objectives.
• Stay current with trends, editing styles, platform updates, and maintain organized assets with version control.

Skills

Video editing

Motion graphics

Graphic design

Brand guidelines

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

Figma

Job description

Company Overview

CapsLock specializes in providing digital marketing services to businesses facing sales growth challenges. Our services include sales consulting, data analytics, and recruitment support, ensuring efficient and accelerated growth. Founded by industry professionals in IT, design, and data analytics, we address the market need for exclusive, scalable customer acquisition solutions.

At CapsLock, we value people, client orientation, quality, continuous improvement, integrity, and strong relationships. Our diverse, global team speaks over 10 languages whose ideas inspire the innovation that runs through everything we do, from unique technology to industry-leading services and customer experiences.

Role Overview

The Social Media Video Editor & Designer at CapsLock creates engaging, platform-first video content for TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.

The role is primarily focused on short-form video editing — turning raw footage into polished, dynamic videos through strong pacing, storytelling, transitions, captions, sound, and motion graphics.

It also calls for solid graphic design skills to produce supporting static assets such as graphics, thumbnails, overlays, and other visual elements when needed.

Working closely with the social media team, this person keeps content aligned with brand guidelines, marketing objectives, and platform best practices — while staying on top of new editing styles, creative formats, and social media trends.

Responsibilities

Video Editing & Post-Production

• Edit engaging short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, with a focus on strong hooks, pacing, storytelling, and platform-native formats.
• Turn raw footage into polished social content using cuts, captions, transitions, music, voiceovers, sound effects, and visual effects.
• Adapt and optimize content for different platforms, formats, aspect ratios, and technical requirements.

Graphic Design & Creative Development

• Create motion graphics and supporting design assets, including overlays, text animations, thumbnails, static posts, and Stories.
• Develop creative concepts and video drafts, incorporating team and stakeholder feedback into final deliverables.

Collaboration & Performance

• Collaborate with the social media team to review performance and improve creatives based on engagement, retention, and other key metrics.
• Work cross-functionally with CRO, Media Buying, Sales, and other teams to support campaign and business objectives.

Trends & Workflow Management

• Stay current with social media trends, editing styles, platform updates, and emerging creative formats.
• Maintain organized project files and digital assets with clear version control.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional video editing and creative experience, ideally focused on social media and digital content.
• Strong portfolio showcasing short-form video editing, motion graphics, and graphic design work.
• Strong video editing skills using Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar tools.
• Graphic design skills using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, or similar tools.
• Strong visual storytelling skills, with a good understanding of pacing, hooks, composition, and attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, including current content formats, trends, and creative best practices.
• Ability to follow brand guidelines while bringing fresh creative ideas to content.
• Results-driven mindset, with an understanding of how creative decisions can impact engagement and performance.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly in a remote-first environment.

Nice-to-Have Requirements

• Experience with motion graphics, animation, or advanced visual effects.
• Experience creating content for influencer campaigns, UGC, or branded collaborations.
• Familiarity with AI-powered video, design, and content creation tools.
• Understanding of social media algorithms, trends, and engagement strategies.
• Background in digital marketing or performance-driven creative, with an understanding of how video content contributes to engagement, clicks, and conversions.

What We Offer

Flexible Remote Work:

• Enjoy the freedom to work from any comfortable location within the CET time zone, allowing you to create your ideal work environment.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Benefit from a highly competitive salary, reflective of your expertise and leadership skills in the design and marketing fields.

Work-Life balance:

• Full-time employment with a flexible schedule to accommodate your personal needs
• Generous paid vacation policy to ensure you have time to recharge
• Emphasis on maintaining a healthy work-life balance

Comprehensive benefits:

• Attractive benefits package to support your health and well-being
• Performance-based bonus system to reward your contributions

Professional growth:

• Collaborate with a highly skilled and professional team
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement

Unique work culture:

• Join a diverse, international team that values innovation, creativity, and collaboration. Experience a work environment where your ideas and leadership can truly make an impact.