Senior Video Designer (AVP/Associate Creative Director)

Precision • Washington, DC

7d • $105,000 - $134,999 • Hybrid

About The Position

Precision is seeking a Senior Video Designer with strong editorial instincts and a command of imagery, sound, pacing, and rhythm. This is primarily a hands-on editing and post-production role focused on taking established concepts or scripts and making them compelling on screen. The designer will edit work across accounts, from short social pieces to longer narrative edits, and use creative judgment to strengthen each piece.

The role works closely with internal creative leads and collaborators to shape footage, performances, music, sound, typography, and timing. Precision’s work often addresses complex issues involving technology, people, government, law, and politics, so the role calls for curiosity about the subject matter and sensitivity to how creative choices affect meaning. The designer will also help junior editors develop their craft through delegation, feedback, and review.

The position may be based in Washington, D.C. or New York, NY. Precision currently operates in a hybrid model and requires staff to work in the office 50% of working days each month.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of relevant video editing and post-production experience.
• A portfolio demonstrating range, strong storytelling instincts, and excellent use of pacing, sound, music, and imagery.
• Ability to make established concepts work visually, sonically, and rhythmically.
• Strong technical editing skills.
• Ability to create well-crafted motion typography and subtle animation.
• Judgment to work independently and openness to collaborative development of an edit.
• Experience guiding other editors through clear direction, useful feedback, and review.
• Curiosity about complex subjects and sensitivity to how editing choices shape a message.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to deliver across multiple projects.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and the Adobe video workflow is strongly preferred.
• A bachelor’s degree, ideally in a creative field, is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Own edits from initial assembly through final delivery, managing a range of projects independently.
• Bring established concepts and scripts to life through editing, sound, and motion.
• Shape footage, performances, music, sound, and pacing into edits that communicate clearly and hold attention.
• Apply design judgment to on-screen typography, titles, graphics, and subtle animation.
• Partner with creative directors, producers, copywriters, and designers to develop and refine work.
• Share cuts internally, explain creative decisions, and respond thoughtfully to feedback.
• Adapt edits for different channels, lengths, and formats while preserving the original idea.
• Maintain organized projects and oversee finishing details, technical quality, and delivery requirements.
• Delegate appropriate assignments to junior editors, review their work, and provide specific feedback that improves the work and their skills.
• Manage competing deadlines and flag production needs or obstacles early.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hybrid remote/in-office plan
• Retirement plan with automatic 3% safe-harbor contribution from Precision
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 90% of costs covered by Precision
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed