Senior Motion Designer/Video Editor

M Booth•New York, NY

5d•$75,000 - $89,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At M Booth, we produce award-winning, culturally-resonant, and buzz-worthy campaigns that move key audiences to action. We are relentlessly passionate about our clients and their business, whether that means developing scrappy campaigns and content that breaks through, maximizing earned to reach key audiences, leading in digital innovation, or unleashing insights that unlock ideas that win in the marketplace. And we have a bold belief that our work can and should contribute to an equitable world. Our agency was born 40 years ago with entrepreneurial roots, a people-first culture, and a passion for creativity and innovation. As we look to the future we believe Only the Bold will make a lasting impact and change. From culture to creative, in today’s world BOLD moves everything we do. We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior motion designer/video editor to join our growing creative team. This role is crucial for executing and leading engaging visual content across digital platforms, with a significant focus on social media. You will be responsible for the full cycle of video and animation projects, from organizing footage to final asset delivery. This includes editing raw video, creating motion graphics, developing short-form social-first videos, and optimizing final assets for various platforms. While there is an emphasis on technical execution, this isn’t a production-only role. We are looking for someone who can brainstorm on concepts, enhance the creative, and proactively find ways to improve the work and how we work. While you will independently work on motion and video based creative, this is also a collaborative role. You will work with creative and art directors on the creative vision, get input from lead motion designers, and collaborate with designers on visual assets that are used in your project. The ideal candidate has an understanding and interest of the social media space, particularly keeping up with platform-specific video formats, new features, and current trends. A strong interest in the role of AI in video production and animation is a plus, demonstrating an eagerness to explore new tools and efficiencies. Experience in both fast-paced, social-first production environments and more structured, full-production shoots is desired. We are looking for a highly organized individual who is excited to grow and refine their video and motion-based skills and share their creativity with a growing team.

Requirements

5-7 years of agency or equivalent experience
A portfolio showcasing a range of motion (title cards, essential properties), 2D animation, and video editing work
Skilled in Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premier Pro
Proficient in other Adobe products (Illustrator and Photoshop) and Google environments (Drive, Slides, Docs, etc.)
Understands the goal of a project and is able to prioritize their work. Knows when to push creativity versus meeting a tight deadline.
Able to articulate video and motion design choices to fellow designers, account team members, and creative/art directors
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing polished, on-brand work.
Strong communication skills and able to manage time effectively
Experience leveraging AI as a creative tool
Experience working on creative for social platforms – from evergreen content to campaigns
Passion for art trends, social media trends and best practices, and all things motion

Nice To Haves

Experience with Figma and/or audio design is a plus.
A strong interest in the role of AI in video production and animation is a plus, demonstrating an eagerness to explore new tools and efficiencies.
Experience in both fast-paced, social-first production environments and more structured, full-production shoots is desired.
The ideal candidate has an understanding and interest of the social media space, particularly keeping up with platform-specific video formats, new features, and current trends.

Responsibilities

Create video and motion-based assets based on client needs. This includes video editing, post-production (color correction, audio mixing), motion graphics (title cards, essential properties), bringing to life illustration and designs through animation, and product UI animations based on product features.
Help grow the team’s video and motion-based capabilities
Ability to create and work within brand guidelines and follow motion / design systems
Brainstorm and collaborate on conceptual creative solutions for evergreen content and big / small campaigns
Participate in the growth of the team and how we work, prioritizing the motion / video team.

Benefits

A workplace that’s alive with courage, ideas, respect and humanity
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
A 401(k) Savings Plan and Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid holidays, Unlimited Paid Time Off (Personal, Sick, Vacation), and Summer Fridays
Additional Perks: Family Leave, Well-Being Programs, and Commuter Benefits

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