Senior Motion & Film Creative

Burson•New York, NY

2d•$60,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Burson is seeking an experienced and talented Sr. Motion & Film Creative to join our dynamic Craft team. In this role, you will work closely with creatives and producers across the wider Creative team in post-production, editing video content, generating motion graphics, and managing edits across a wide variety of clients and brands. As a 'go-to' expert for motion and film, you have a keen eye for motion design, a desire to deliver the highest standard of work, and the ability to lead projects creatively, from treatment development and client presentations to reviewing and directing other editors’ work. You will also partner with Creative Operations and Production leads to streamline post-production workflows, manage media platforms, and help push our creative execution into bold, unexpected places.

Requirements

6–8+ years of relevant experience in post-production, editing, and motion design in an agency or production environment (a background in film production, media management, or animation is a plus).
Highly skilled across the entire Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
Proficient in PowerPoint for developing compelling treatments and storyboards.
Demonstrates a sophisticated aesthetic, technical excellence, and high-end video editing and motion graphics across social content, commercial work, and brand campaigns.
Possesses a strong awareness of current trends across digital media and social channels, with a passion for branded storytelling.
Ability to organize post-production workflows, manage media lifecycle/archives, and establish spec sheets and taxonomies.
A team-first spirit with the confidence to direct other editors, present to clients, and collaborate effectively with producers, art directors, and cross-functional teams.
Calm under pressure, highly detail-oriented, and resourceful in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines.
Curious, entrepreneurial, and open-minded—always eager to embrace new technologies, tools, and methods of working.

Nice To Haves

A background in film production, media management, or animation is a plus.

Responsibilities

Edit high-quality video content (social assets, brand films, interviews, anthem films, sizzle reels, etc.) and create dynamic animated titles and motion graphics for publication across multiple devices and channels.
Participate in all stages of the creative process—from interpreting briefs and developing storyboards and treatments to delivering rough cuts and polished final products.
Direct on-set and/or capture dynamic content using a run-and-gun shooting style alongside producers or art directors (preferred).
Address internal and client edits throughout the approval process, delivering final assets to exact technical specifications.
Partner with Creative Operations and Production leads to develop robust post-production processes (file structures, spec sheets for editors, taxonomy, and project forecasting).
Oversee project assets from ingest through archiving, maintaining proper file structures allowing for future edits and seamless platform exports.
Manage Burson Vimeo and Frame.io accounts, as well as the agency showreel, ensuring content is continuously kept up to date.
Serve as the team’s ‘go-to’ for best practices, strategic consultation, and sense-checking for all things motion and film.
Review and direct other editors’ work under the guidance of creative leadership to push work in bold, culturally relevant directions.
Confidently present creative treatments and motion concepts to clients and internal stakeholders.