Video Editor, Motion Designer – Contract

Jobtailor

Miami (FL)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Miami seeks a talented video editor and motion graphics specialist to turn raw footage into high-impact visuals for ads, product launches, customer stories, and weekly recap series.

You will lead lighting and audio for shoots, direct on-camera talent, and craft polished edits with storytelling, color, and sound design that reinforce our brand identity.

Qualifications

  • A motion & editing-heavy reel demonstrating strong narrative cuts, dynamic UI animation, slick transitions, and sound design.
  • Post-Production Mastery: Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects) or similar industry-standard tools.
  • An Artistic Eye Behind the Camera: Proven ability to light a scene, frame aesthetically pleasing compositions, operate cameras/mics/teleprompters, and direct speakers.

Responsibilities

  • Turn raw footage and scripts into polished, high-performing videos for ads, product launches, customer stories, and our weekly product recap series.
  • Animate UI elements, product workflows, and brand graphics to make complex tech clear and visually dynamic.
  • Execute precision edits: narrative pacing, color correction, sound design, and kinetic typography.
  • Protect and evolve our brand identity through consistent visual design, animation styles, and video templates.
  • Lead production for studio and on-camera shoots: set up lighting, dial in high-quality audio, and frame shots with a strong artistic eye.
  • Direct speakers and talent on camera, making them feel comfortable and ensuring authentic, sharp performances.

Skills

Video editing
Sound design
Color correction
UI animation
Narrative pacing
Kinetic typography
Lighting setup
Camera operation
Directing talent

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe After Effects
Teleprompter
Audio equipment

Job description

  • Turn raw footage and scripts into polished, high-performing videos for ads, product launches, customer stories, and our weekly product recap series.
  • Animate UI elements, product workflows, and brand graphics to make complex tech clear and visually dynamic.
  • Execute precision edits: narrative pacing, color correction, sound design, and kinetic typography.
  • Protect and evolve our brand identity through consistent visual design, animation styles, and video templates.
  • Lead production for studio and on-camera shoots: set up lighting, dial in high-quality audio, and frame shots with a strong artistic eye.
  • Direct speakers and talent on camera, making them feel comfortable and ensuring authentic, sharp performances.
Requirements
  • A Motion & Editing-Heavy Reel: A portfolio showcasing strong narrative cuts, dynamic UI animation, slick transitions, and sound design.
  • Post-Production Mastery: Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects) or similar industry-standard tools.
  • An Artistic Eye Behind the Camera: Proven ability to light a scene, frame aesthetically pleasing compositions, operate cameras/mics/teleprompters, and direct speakers.
  • Product & Tech Savvy: Ability to translate complex tech features/UI into clear, engaging visual stories (past experience in the tech sector is a big plus).
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong communication skills to partner with marketing, product, and creative team members to bring ideas from concept to final render.
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in video production and post-production, with a strong focus on narrative editing, animation, and sound design. Proficient in using industry-standard tools to create visually engaging content that effectively communicates complex tech concepts.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Adobe Creative Cloud Proficiency
  • Motion Graphics Animation
  • Video Editing Expertise
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Artistic Direction
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
  • Video Editing
  • Sound Design
  • Color Correction
  • Kinetic Typography
  • UI Animation
  • Lighting Setup
  • Camera Operation
  • Narrative Pacing
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Post-Production Mastery
Soft Skills
  • Strong Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Directing Talent
Industry Keywords
  • Tech Sector Experience
  • Brand Identity
  • Visual Design
  • Product Launches
  • Customer Stories
Tools & Technologies
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Teleprompter
  • Audio Equipment
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