Manager, Brand Video

Optimizely•New York, NY

22d•$96,000 - $177,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Creative Director, the Video Lead will support the creative video execution for global marketing initiatives and act as a resource for brand enablement to the organization. This person will run our NY video studio, and lead the development of animation and videos for our website, global marketing campaigns, events and product tutorials. The Video Lead will work closely with a team of multidisciplinary designers. They will understand how to interpret our brand guidelines, while simultaneously being open to exploring new concepts and visual narratives within the realm of video. This job will require being in the New York office three days a week + quarterly travel to our London office.

Requirements

5+ years of leading video production / video teams.
AI enthusiast, knowledgeable in software like Weave and Google Flow
Expert knowledge in video production and editing with software like Adobe Premiere
Comfortable with run-and-gun style shooting, as well as filming in a studio setting.
Expert knowledge in video production and editing.
Solid understanding of motion graphics principles, animation techniques, and visual storytelling.
Has experience in syncing audio, adding music, and using sound effects to support and enhance video content.
Has experience working with web animation software like Lottie and Rive.
Experienced in storyboarding for video / motion content.
An excellent communicator across teams and internal stakeholders.
Comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment.
Ability to improvise
Able to work independently and manage multiple tasks with different timelines
Has a stellar portfolio that showcases a variety of different video projects.

Nice To Haves

Experience working for B2B brands is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage a small internal video team
Run our New York video studio, including cameras, lighting, editing, etc
Work with our Project Manager to process and own video requests as needed.
Adhere to established video guidelines and adapt creatively within those parameters to maintain a cohesive visual style.
Create video ads and commercials for our global campaigns.
Partner with the Social Media lead to develop video content.
Work with the Web and Digital team to produce animated web assets.
Video editing when needed.
Create elevated product explainer or videos.
Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the Optimizely brand– supporting in updating our video brand guidelines and resources.