[Hiring] Video Editor & Motion Designer @Deer Designer

Role Description

We are looking for a video editor who lives for speed. You aren’t just a person who cuts clips; you are a storyteller first and an efficiency machine always. You know how to take a project that usually takes a full day and ship it in a fraction of the time without losing an ounce of quality. If you are obsessed with finding the fastest way to a finished product—leveraging the latest technology and automated workflows to move at a pace that makes traditional editors uncomfortable—you are exactly who we need.

Tasks

• Rapid Post-Production: Own the full pipeline for short-form (Reels/TikTok) and long-form (YouTube/Podcasts) content, moving from rough cut to final delivery at record speed.
• Workflow Optimization: Use every tool in the arsenal—especially modern AI software—to automate the "grunt work" like silence removal, captioning, and B-roll generation.
• Platform-Native Storytelling: Deliver content tailored to specific algorithms; you understand that a 60-second hook requires a different editorial approach than a 15-minute deep dive.
• Strategic Repurposing: Take a single long-form recording and strategically slice it into 10–20+ high-impact short-form clips.
• Motion & Animation (Big Plus): Create kinetic typography, logo reveals, and smooth transitions using After Effects, Cavalry, or CapCut.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional video editing experience with a portfolio that showcases pacing, hooks, and emotional arcs.
• Mastery of Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut Pro.
• A proven track record of meeting tight deadlines with high-quality, polished output.
• Solid understanding of color grading, audio mixing, and sound design.

Requirements

• We highly value candidates who are already using (or eager to master) modern tools to 10x their output:
• Text-Based Editing: Mastery of tools like Descript to edit video as easily as a Word doc.
• AI-Enhanced Workflows: Experience using tools like Runway, CapCut, Kling, or Pika to generate assets and remove backgrounds instantly.
• Automation: Familiarity with content repurposing tools (e.g., Opus Clip, Vizard) to batch-process content.

Benefits

• Monthly Rate: $1,000 – $1,500 USD (Negotiable based on experience).
• Time Off: 15 PTO days + 10 unpaid days + 2 sick days (after 6 months).
• Tools Provided: Subscription to key software and cutting-edge tools covered by the company.
• Stability: Long-term, permanent remote contract with an async-friendly culture and career growth opportunities.