smartdept.

Video/Motion Editor

smartdept.  •  Chicago, IL (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

We’re looking for a skilled Video/Motion Editor to support our video and motion team as a key right-hand partner to the Video/Motion Director. In this role, you’ll take raw footage and creative assets and turn them into polished, finished content ready for use across web, mobile, social, and broadcast You’ll collaborate closely with the team to ensure every deliverable meets quality standards, brand expectations, and project goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Edit video and motion graphic content for a variety of formats and platforms (web, mobile, social, broadcast)

  • Assemble raw footage, dialogue, music, sound effects, and graphics into finished video deliverables

  • Create and/or enhance motion graphics, animation, and visual effects as needed

  • Support the production team by assisting with video shoots when necessary

  • Collaborate with internal team members to ensure final edits meet creative intent and desired outcomes

  • Maintain strong attention to detail and ensure content is delivered on time and production-ready

Required Skills / Qualifications

  • Strong video editing experience with a solid understanding of pacing, storytelling, and visual flow

  • Motion graphics experience with the ability to build or modify graphics/animations as needed

  • Comfortable working with multiple types of media assets (footage, audio, graphics, effects)

  • Ability to take direction well and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced creative environment

  • Reliable, responsive, and able to manage deadlines while maintaining quality

Nice to Have

  • Experience supporting or participating in live video shoots

  • Ability to jump in wherever needed during production to help the team meet deadlines

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About smartdept.

smartdept. is a nationwide creative, digital, and marketing talent resource. We provide companies with remote, hybrid, and on-site freelance, contract, direct hire, and contract-to-hire candidates. Our ability to service customers of all sizes, while still taking a boutique approach to service, allows us the best chance to cultivate the successful relationships we value.

What we staff:

Marketing

account coordinator / executive

account manager

agency account supervisor

account director

account planner

media buyer/planner

brand / product manager

marketing manager

marketing strategist

channel manager

promotions manager

public relations manager

event planner / manager

merchandising

direct marketing

circulation specialist

market researcher

consumer insights

data analyst

database / CRM manager

web analyst

SEO / SEM manager

online marketing manager

digital strategist / CMO

marketing manager

marketing director / CMO

Print

graphic designers

art directors

creative directors

illustrators

production artists

technical writers

proofreaders/editors

copywriters

traffic coordinators

project managers

production coordinators

production managers

mock up artists

Web and Multimedia

web designers

multimedia designers

3d animators

motion graphics artists

content strategists

content writers

presentation specialists

web developers

coders

interactive art directors

interactive project managers

interactive

creative directors

web producers

database architects

information architects

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Year Founded
2001
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