UGC Video Editor – Video Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Edit UGC-style video advertisements for paid social media platforms such as Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and other emerging channels.

• Develop motion graphics, animated assets, and visual effects that enhance storytelling and creative performance.

• Design ancillary graphic assets, including typography treatments, overlays, static images, thumbnails, and visual elements for video content.

• Work closely with creative strategists to grasp campaign goals and execute according to creative briefs.

• Translate scripts, concepts, and creative direction into polished, performance-oriented video assets.

• Evaluate footage, identify compelling moments, and construct narratives that optimize engagement and viewer retention.

• Preserve brand consistency while tailoring creative content to align with platform-specific best practices.

• Engage in creative brainstorming sessions and contribute innovative ideas, editing techniques, and visual strategies.

• Efficiently incorporate feedback while juggling multiple projects and meeting deadlines.

• Stay updated on trends in social media, UGC advertising, motion design, and video editing.

• Organize project files and maintain streamlined workflows throughout the production process.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in video editing, motion design, graphic design, or a similar creative role is preferred.

• A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in UGC editing, motion design, and graphic design is required for consideration.

• Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail.

• Capability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a dynamic agency environment.

• Experience in creating content for social media advertising and direct-response marketing.

• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.

• Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Figma, and Illustrator.

• Strong comprehension of storytelling, pacing, hooks, and editing techniques focused on retention.

• Solid graphic design skills, enabling support for static ad development, creation of compelling visual concepts, and development of graphic-led motion assets, GIF-style animations, and visual storytelling components that enhance creative effectiveness.

• Understanding of platform-specific creative best practices for Meta, TikTok, and YouTube.

• Ability to accept and implement feedback while maintaining a positive, collaborative attitude.

• Enthusiasm for social media, creative experimentation, and performance-driven creativity.

• Bonus: Strong fundamentals in graphic design, including typography, layout, composition, and visual hierarchy.

• Familiarity with AI-powered creative, design, and video production tools, with comfort in exploring and implementing AI-driven workflows to enhance production efficiency, accelerate ideation, and support the creation of high-performing creative assets.

• Experience within a DTC eCommerce setting is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working model

• Opportunity to collaborate with global brands

• Supportive team environment