Motion Graphics and Video Editor

Motorola Solutions • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Motorola Solutions is seeking a specialized hybrid Video Editor & Motion Designer for their internal creative team. This role is 60% Motion Designer and 40% Video Editor, responsible for creating high-impact visual stories that showcase mission-critical technology. The work involves 3D device reveals, UI/UX simulations, and cinematic brand films. The team culture is casual and social, fast-paced, with an emphasis on innovation and creativity. The role requires collaboration with product experts, senior leadership, and global marketers, communicating conceptual ideas driven by best practices and business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Digital Media, Communication, Marketing or related field.
• Minimum of 6+ years of professional experience in a post-production house, agency, or high-end in-house creative department.
• An in-depth understanding of Adobe Premiere and Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly in After Effects and Premiere Pro.
• A deep understanding of UI/UX animation, 3D camera tracking, and integrating motion assets into live-action environments.
• Proficiency in 3D applications such as Cinema 4D and Blender (lighting, tracking and rendering) required to manipulate and animate hardware assets.
• Strong understanding of how to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to produce animated (motion graphics) video using written script.
• Superior communication skills.
• Excellent project management skills; organized and able to multitask and work under short deadlines.
• High energy: a desire to learn and a drive to excel.
• Passionate and motivated team player.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Demo reel/portfolio required, demonstrating advanced motion graphics, animation and video editing skills.
• Bachelor's Degree AND 5+ years of experience in a post-production house, agency, or high-end in-house creative department.
• Demo reel/portfolio required, demonstrating advanced motion graphics, animation and video editing skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required.
• Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced ability to storyboard complex video and motion stories is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate concepts into visual storytelling using motion graphics and animation.
• Create easy to understand and visually enticing stories.
• Work within established video and brand guidelines and collaborate with team members to ensure consistency.
• Create designs and use raw footage to curate stories, ensuring authenticity and avoiding exploitation of sensitive subject matter and real people.
• Master pacing and rhythm to build tension or elicit empathy.
• Understand social platforms and their unique content requirements.
• Gauge the narrative's marketing funnel placement and adjust the edit's emotional tone.
• Edit compelling videos driven by an emotional narrative arc from unscripted b-roll and written scripts.
• Actively explore new ways of telling brand stories using videos.
• Conceptualize complex stories with storyboards.
• Inspire and bring new ideas to the team through creative thought leadership.
• Function, adapt and succeed in a constantly changing, fast-paced environment.
• Bring a positive attitude and motivation to deliver the highest quality assets.
• Respond positively and calmly to shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
• Produce animated (motion graphics) video using written script.
• Research and curate pitch decks.
• Organize and optimize files for all departments through corporate software: Figma, Frame.io, GSuite, etc.

Benefits

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior