Video Editor & Animator

ONWARD SEARCH; Westwood (MA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Program

Commuter Benefit

eLearning and Training

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

ONWARD SEARCH is seeking a Video Editor & Animator in Westwood, MA for a hybrid, temp role. You will craft polished edits for digital, social, and broadcast content and develop motion graphics for various display environments.

Qualified candidates have 3–5 years in video/editing/motion design, strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, and a portfolio for digital signage, with experience delivering content for 9:16, 32:9, and LED walls.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in video editing and motion design with a portfolio for digital signage/screen media.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite: After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Strong storytelling with a keen eye for pacing and visual composition.
• Experience designing content for 9:16, 32:9, LED walls and various display formats.
• Sound editing, color correction and compositing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Produce polished video edits for digital, social, and broadcast platforms.
• Develop and animate motion graphics for screen networks and retail displays.
• Create typography, transitions and VFX for large-format displays.
• Adapt projects across aspect ratios, resolutions and screen types.
• Collaborate with team to translate concepts into compelling visual stories.

Skills

Video editing

Motion design

Storytelling

Pacing

Tools

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

A leading in-house advertising agency is hiring a Video Editor & Animator to bolster their creative team. Based in Westwood, MA, this temp role offers a hybrid work schedule with four days on-site. Our client specializes in producing high-impact digital content and motion graphics for digital signage environments.

Video Editor & Animator Responsibilities:

• Produce polished video edits for various digital, social, and broadcast platforms, including promotional content, explainers, and interviews.
• Develop and animate motion graphics tailored for screen networks, retail displays, and experiential setups.
• Create engaging typography, transitions, and visual effects optimized for large-format and high-resolution displays.
• Modify and adapt projects across different aspect ratios, resolutions, and screen types.
• Coordinate with team members to translate creative concepts into compelling visual stories.

Video Editor & Animator Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of professional experience in video editing and motion design, with a portfolio demonstrating work for digital signage or screen-based media.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Excellent storytelling skills with a keen eye for pacing and visual composition.
• Proven ability to design content suited for diverse display formats such as 9:16, 32:9, and LED walls.
• Familiarity with sound editing, color correction, and compositing techniques.

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.