Senior Video Editor and Animator

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Video Editor and Animator in Canada.

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.

• 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