Senior Video Editor & Motion Designer

We are seeking a London-based Senior Video Editor & Motion Designer to lead post‑production across a global portfolio spanning sport, luxury, and adventure. This hybrid role requires a master of both narrative storytelling and high‑end motion design, capable of owning the entire pipeline from assembly to final delivery in Premiere Pro and After Effects. Beyond technical execution, you will champion AI integration, mentor junior talent, and help define the studio's creative standards. We need a visionary who doesn’t just "tick boxes" but actively shapes the visual identity of every project while fostering a world‑class post‑production culture.

Job Functions

• Post-Production & Editing
• End-to-End Delivery: Lead the full pipeline for brand campaigns, hero films, and social‑first content— from assembly and VFX to sound design and grading.
• Storytelling Excellence: Craft high‑impact cuts with a deep understanding of pacing, narrative, and emotional resonance.
• Platform-First Strategy: Optimize edits for diverse formats and aspect ratios across broadcast, digital, and social media.
• Craft & Technical Ownership
• Finishing Skills: Deliver professional‑grade sound design, audio mixing, and confident colour grading.
• Motion & Graphics: Build animated sequences and titles using After Effects as a core toolkit.
• Workflow Management: Maintain organised project files and robust asset libraries to ensure studio efficiency.
• Motion Design
• Dynamic Graphics: Create standalone animated films, kinetic typography, and graphic openers.
• Brand Alignment: Ensure all motion output is system‑driven and coherent with brand identity.
• Creative Collaboration: Partner with Designers and Creative Directors to translate static concepts into fluid motion.
• AI & Emerging Tools
• Tool Integration: Adopt AI workflows to boost efficiency and creative quality.
• Knowledge Sharing: Champion new tech and inspire curiosity across the studio.
• Leadership & Collaboration
• Mentorship: Lead junior editors through constructive feedback and craft development.
• Creative Partnership: Align with Directors to execute vision at the highest level.
• Strategy & Standards: Influence pitches and define studio‑wide production benchmarks.

Skills Requirements

• 5+ years of professional editing experience at a production company, creative studio, or agency.
• Exceptional editing skills with a strong portfolio spanning long‑form documentary, campaign content, and social media.
• Expert‑level proficiency in DaVinci Resolve.
• Strong After Effects skills – confident building animated titles, motion graphics, and compositing.
• Solid sound design capability, including audio mixing and music editing.
• Experience with colour grading – able to produce polished grades independently and brief colourists with clarity.
• Organised, process‑driven approach to post‑production workflows and project management.
• Collaborative, solutions‑oriented mindset with excellent communication skills.
• A genuine enthusiasm for AI tools in the video and motion design space – currently experimenting and staying ahead.

Cultural Fit

We are kind and direct, communicating clearly, honestly, and respectfully. We collaborate without silos or egos, valuing collective success and recognising that every idea counts. We give feedback that helps others grow, learning from each other and celebrating progress. We take pride in our work, paying attention to detail and committing to excellence. And we take ownership of what we build, showing initiative, responsibility, and delivering real results. We thrive with people who are kind, collaborative, driven by excellence, and committed to making an impact. If this sounds like you, you’ll thrive at SAMY.

Diversity and Inclusion

At SAMY, we believe in real diversity: teams where each person contributes from their uniqueness. We are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, and barrier‑free environment where every voice matters. We welcome applicants of all abilities and backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or in your daily work, please let us know. We want you to thrive on an equal footing.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule and hybrid work options that help you balance your time and work in a way that fits your life.
• A geographic mobility plan that gives you the chance to explore new opportunities and work from different SAMY locations around the world.
• Celebrate your birthday with a day off, and take time to enjoy December 24th and 31st as company holidays to relax, recharge, and enjoy what matters most.
• Global social and environmental activities that allow you to take part in initiatives that create a positive impact under the OWN THE IMPACT framework, connecting with colleagues from around the world and contributing to projects that make a difference.
• Soft Return lets you transition back to work at your own pace, celebrate new family members with a Welcome SAMY Baby gift, connect with fellow working parents, and get expert coaching for first‑time parents.
• Mirror Club is our mentoring program designed to accelerate the careers of talented women by connecting them with experienced mentors.
• Global Referral Program that lets you refer clients, projects, or teammates, helping SAMY grow stronger while earning rewards for your contributions.