Video Editor & Motion Designer
If you’re looking for a full-service agency that’s shaking up the marketing landscape and creating momentum– you’re in the right place. At Hiebing, we’re a passionate, full-service crew fueled by curiosity, dedicated to doing great work and good deeds. Collaboration is second nature for our teams in both Madison and Austin. They work together to craft meaningful stories for brands we love and pro bono causes we believe in across the country. We believe in the power of our “We Before Me” credo, where the team always has your back and your voice is amplified by others building on your great ideas with a “Yes And”. Think you’d thrive here? Come join the vibe!
Hiebing is looking for an inspired Motion Designer/Video Editor to join its small and mighty video production team. You will work closely with our team of writers, art directors, creative directors and content specialists. Your primary focus will be on creating captivating motion graphics and animated content, along with video editing as needed. This is an excellent opportunity to generate a wide range of creative work across a great range of clients—from logo animation and social content to digital video and brand commercials.
Our Motion Designer/Video Editor is a key player in our video production department, responsible for powerful storytelling through visually stunning motion design.
Duties/Responsibilities
- File Prep: Prepare video footage for edit by organizing project bins, syncing audio, and creating proxies, selects and transcriptions
- Motion Design: Animation of type and graphics as required by storyboard or style frame, bringing creative concepts to life through motion graphics and animation
- Story Development: Collaborate with the creative team to understand the vision and story elements, ensuring the video aligns with the overall narrative.
- Production Assistant: Help out on video productions as needed in varying capacities.
- Post-Production: Incorporate visual effects, graphics, and sound elements to enhance the video's impact and overall quality.
- Video Editing: Experience in using the Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) to edit raw footage into cohesive and engaging videos.
- Color Correction and Grading: Color correct LOG footage and enhance videos through color correction and grading techniques.
- Audio Editing: Edit and mix audio and develop sound design to achieve a seamless and professional final product.
- Quality Control: Ensure that all videos meet our high standards for quality, consistency, and technical specifications.
- Deadlines and Time Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet project deadlines, and communicate progress to the team effectively.
- Creative Input: Provide creative insights and ideas to improve video content and storytelling approaches.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Motion Design, Video Editing, Film Production or related field is preferred but not mandatory. Relevant work experience and a strong portfolio will also be considered.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe After Effects & Premiere Pro) and a basic understanding of post-production processes, including color grading, audio editing, and motion design.
- Creativity: A passion for storytelling and a keen eye for visual aesthetics.
- Communication: Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
- Detail-Oriented: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure the highest quality output.
- Adaptability: Willingness to learn and adapt to new techniques and technologies in the rapidly evolving media industry.
- Portfolio: A portfolio showcasing previous video editing and motion design work, personal projects, or relevant coursework is highly beneficial.
- Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future