Senior Video Editor and Animator

Senior Video Editor And Animator

This role is ideal for a highly creative video professional who blends advanced editing skills with strong motion design expertise to shape engaging, platform-native storytelling. You will lead the production of video and animation assets across organic social, paid media, and digital channels, ensuring consistent brand expression and high visual impact. Working in a fast-paced, multi-channel environment, you will transform creative briefs into compelling visual narratives that resonate across audiences and platforms. You will also play a key role in defining and evolving motion language and editing standards, helping scale content production across internal teams and external partners. This position requires both strategic thinking and hands-on execution, with a strong pulse on social media trends and emerging creative technologies. Your work will directly influence how the brand is perceived across digital touchpoints, making storytelling more dynamic, modern, and conversion-driven.

Accountabilities Lead video editing and animation production, ensuring high-quality motion-driven content across multiple channels Manage end-to-end editing workflows, from creative brief interpretation to final delivery under tight deadlines Translate feedback into multiple creative executions and iterate quickly on concepts for optimization Define, evolve, and document brand editing style and motion design guidelines for scalable use across teams Collaborate closely with social media, content, and art direction teams to maintain cohesive visual storytelling Oversee external editors and contractors, ensuring consistency in output and alignment with brand standards Integrate new editing technologies, including AI-based tools, to improve efficiency and creative output Support on-site content capture and filming when required for campaigns, events, or influencer collaborations Balance multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-moving production environment Requirements 5+ years of professional experience in video editing and animation, ideally in digital or brand-focused environments Strong expertise in motion design and animation, with the ability to elevate static visuals into engaging narratives Advanced proficiency in video editing tools, including Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects Working knowledge of visual design tools such as Photoshop and Figma Strong understanding of social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and X (Twitter), and what performs best on each Ability to interpret creative briefs, manage feedback effectively, and present multiple concept directions Highly organized with strong project management skills and the ability to handle competing priorities Experience with color grading, sound/music sourcing, and voiceover integration Excellent communication skills with the ability to align stakeholders around creative ideas Filming experience and familiarity with on-set production is a strong asset Benefits Competitive salary range around $90,000–$100,000 CAD (based on experience) Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage Life insurance coverage equal to 1x base salary, plus short-term and long-term disability benefits Retirement savings plan including 401(k) and Roth IRA options Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays Opportunity to work in a creative, fast-paced, and innovation-driven environment Exposure to cutting-edge editing tools and AI-powered creative workflows Possibility to contribute to shaping a brand's global visual identity and motion language