Contract Motion Designer and Video Editor

IA Interior Architects

1d • Remote

About The Position

IA's corporate marketing and brand team is looking for a highly skilled video editor and motion designer to act as an extension of our in-house creative team. This role is ideal for a collaborative visual storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced creative environment and can translate brand strategy into compelling motion graphics, animation, short-format videos, and digital content across multiple platforms. You’ll turn scripts/briefs into high impact short format videos (primarily 10–60s, occasional 90–120s) using stock footage, brand assets, project assets, architectural photography, and motion graphics. This is an ongoing, remote engagement with project-based work. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of professional motion design and video editing experience, deep expertise in Adobe Premiere and After Effects, and a strong understanding of animation principles, visual systems and modern digital storytelling. This is a part-time contract or freelance role with ongoing project-based collaboration.

Requirements

• 5+ years professional editing experience with a portfolio of short form work (ads, social, explainers, animations).
• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or related degree or equivalent experience
• Expert working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong grasp of social specs and best practices for Reels, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn.
• Proven ability to craft story from stock assets and minimal footage. Detailed scripts will be provided in some instances, but not all.
• Ability to work within established brand systems while elevating creative execution.
• Solid audio and color fundamentals; attention to typography and on screen readability.
• Organized file management; comfort with brand guidelines and version control.
• Reliable communication, quick turnarounds, and openness to iterative feedback.

Responsibilities

• Translate briefs into lean storyboards/shot lists and propose visual approaches.
• Source and license stock footage/music, when required; manage usage rights and records.
• Edit for pace and narrative clarity; deliver platform specific versions (9:16, 1:1, 16:9).
• Add titles/lower thirds/simple animations; integrate brand templates, when required.
• Handle basic sound design: music edits, VO sync, noise cleanup, level matching.
• Color correct and match mixed sources; ensure polished, consistent look.
• Design, produce and/or edit high-quality motion graphics, animations and visual content and marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with internal marketing directors and creative directors to create visual narratives aligned with brand standards.
• Develop motion toolkits, templates and reusable assets for internal teams.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high creative standards.
• Collaborate via Wrike and/or Teams with rapid iteration based on timestamped feedback.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree