landing_page-logo
Udemy logo

Video Editor & Animator

UdemySan Francisco, CA

Automate your job search with Sonara.

Submit 10x as many applications with less effort than one manual application.1

Reclaim your time by letting our AI handle the grunt work of job searching.

We continuously scan millions of openings to find your top matches.

pay-wall

Job Description

Where we Work

This is an in-office position, requiring three days a week in our San Francisoc, CA office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and flexibility on Mondays and Fridays.

About your skills

  • Expert Video Editing

Proven ability to edit raw footage into polished, high-quality content that aligns with brand standards, using tools like Adobe Premiere Pro.

  • Motion Graphics & Animation

Strong skills in After Effects (and related tools) to create engaging motion graphics, visual effects, and animations that elevate storytelling.

  • Creative Collaboration

Ability to partner with creative teams, stakeholders, and cross-functional groups to translate ideas into compelling visual narratives.

  • Technical Precision & Workflow Management

Deep knowledge of video formats, compression, and export standards, with excellent organizational skills to maintain efficient, scalable post-production workflows.

About this role

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Editor & Animator to join our creative team. The ideal candidate will have a strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly After Effects and Premiere Pro, and will be responsible for producing high-quality video content and animations. This role requires a blend of creativity, technical skills, and a keen eye for visual storytelling.

What you'll be doing

  • Edit and assemble raw footage into polished video content

  • Create and animate engaging motion graphics and visual effects

  • Collaborate with the creative team to develop concepts, storyboards, and visual assets for videos and animations

  • Ensure consistency in style, tone, and branding across all video projects

  • Manage and organize video assets and project files to maintain efficient workflows

  • Apply color grading, sound editing, and other post-production techniques to enhance video quality

  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to editing software and video formats.

  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and new techniques while always looking for ways to improve the brand's visual identity

  • Receive and implement notes from stakeholders, team leads, and project partners.

  • Quality check video deliverables to ensure all assets meet specifications, formats, compression requirements, and brand standards

  • Support in-house video production as needed

What you'll have

  • Proven experience as a video editor and animator, with a strong portfolio showcasing video and motion graphic work.

  • 5+ years of experience creating video that supports the brand narrative and product.

  • Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.

  • Solid understanding of video formats, compression, and export settings

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines

  • Familiarity with other Adobe Creative Suite tools, such as Photoshop and Illustrator, is a plus

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment

  • Ability to multi-task and act as a self-starter

  • Impeccable organization abilities and experience creating post-systems

  • Good camera/cinematography skills for shooting video when necessary

#LI-AS1

Automate your job search with Sonara.

Submit 10x as many applications with less effort than one manual application.

pay-wall