Video and Motion Editor
Company | Samsara |
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Location | Kansas, USA, Iowa, USA, South Dakota, USA, Mississippi, USA, Tennessee, USA, Arkansas, USA, Nebraska, USA, Kentucky, USA, West Virginia, USA, Oklahoma, USA, Idaho, USA |
Salary | $89250 – $120000 |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | |
Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience in video editing and motion graphics at a high growth B2B SaaS technology company.
- Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Cinema 4D (or equivalent 3D software like Blender or Maya).
- Ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment with quick turnaround times while juggling multiple projects.
- Have a strong portfolio showcasing video editing, motion graphics, and creative storytelling.
- Strong understanding of animation principles, typography, and composition.
- Experience with video editing and post-production techniques.
- Ability to create storyboards, style frames, and motion prototypes.
- Ability to interpret and implement direction from non-creative stakeholders.
- Knowledge of visual effects, compositing, and rendering techniques.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Responsibilities
- Edit and enhance raw footage into polished, engaging videos for web, social media, ads, events, and internal communications.
- Create and templatize dynamic motion graphics, animations, and visual effects to elevate video content.
- Develop compelling narratives through video editing techniques, pacing, transitions, and sound design.
- Edit videos for multiple platforms (X, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, website) while considering aspect ratios, engagement strategies, and platform best practices.
- Optimize audio quality, sound effects, and color grading to enhance the final product.
- Maintain an organized library of video assets, templates, and project files.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest video editing and motion graphics trends, tools, and techniques. Be open to share your learnings with the team and present as requested.
- Maintain brand consistency across all visual content and ensure quality control in all deliverables.
- Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in UI animation or interactive motion design.
- Knowledge of AR/VR motion graphics.
- Basic knowledge of sound design and audio editing.
- Experience working in a fast-paced agency or tech environment.