Video Editor & Motion Designer

Description

Summary: Deer Designer seeks a speed-obsessed video editor and storyteller to optimize rapid post-production workflows and create platform-native content using advanced AI tools. Highlights: 1. Focus on innovation, work-life balance, and professional development 2. Opportunity to leverage latest technology and automated workflows 3. Stable career with growth opportunities in an async-friendly culture **Deer Designer** is an eclectic bunch committed to helping startups and small businesses grow through high\-quality design. With a global, remote\-first team, we provide a stable career focused on **innovation, work\-life balance, and professional development.** 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.** **Requirements** **Core Editing \& Professionalism** * **2\+ years** of professional video editing experience with a portfolio that showcases pacing, hooks, and emotional arcs. * **NLE Expertise:** Mastery of **Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut Pro.** * **Speed\-Obsessed:** A proven track record of meeting tight deadlines with high\-quality, polished output. * **Technical Fundamentals:** Solid understanding of color grading, audio mixing, and sound design. **The Tech Edge (The Key to Your Speed)** 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. Job Type: Full\-time Work Location: Remote