Editor/Motion Graphics Designer (Nearshore)

About the role

Kajabi is looking for an Editor/Motion Graphics Designer to join our in-house brand team. The brand team is responsible for elevating Kajabi into an iconic brand that creators and entrepreneurs love and trust.

We are looking for a versatile creative that is both a brilliant motion designer, as well as a gifted editor. Someone that can continually innovate to push the craft of our dynamic brand identity and then seamlessly marry that work into thoughtful narratives for video campaigns, social content, and product launch videos and assets. In this role, you will work closely with our internal Creative Director, writers and designers to iterate, experiment and map new territories to creative play, discover and implement. Heads-down, prolific iteration is a large part of the role but collaboration across creative teams is key to success. The ideal candidate is in the know of new design trends, motion/editing techniques and tools and is comfortable tackling all aspects of the editing process from concept to prototype to delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to define the visual language for an innovative brand and make a massive impact as part of a small team. 

The impact you will make

• Ideate on concepts, design style frames, storyboards, and execution of creative ideas into amazing motion and video assets that connect with our audience of creators and entrepreneurs across marketing initiatives, product launch sizzles, social content, brand narrative campaigns, and more.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and share ideas as it relates to motion designs and narrative storytelling.
• Maintain brand identity by utilizing established brand guides and graphic looks. 
• Understand and process feedback in order to craft the right edit, and articulate reasoning behind edit decisions.
• Deliver edits within established schedules communicating every step of the way especially if an unexpected delay that effects delivery is encountered
• Build elements and or templates that other editors and creatives can use for their projects.
• Set the bar high on creative execution and get there fast without sacrificing quality for speed and effectiveness.
• Keep up to date with the latest trends, as well as new tools, techniques, and software. 
• Develop a deep understanding of creators’ mindsets, attitudes, behaviors, and needs to inform strong empathetic and strategic executions.

Attributes for success

• At least 4 years of experience as an editor or motion graphics designer at an agency, media company, design studio, brand or similar.
• A standout creative portfolio that demonstrates your ability to come up with great motion design, editing and storytelling, along with the craft skills and attention to detail to execute superbly across a variety of mediums.
• Have an excellent working knowledge and experience of 2D and 3D motion graphics and VFX applications combined with the ability to deliver to the highest quality standards on time.
• A strong eye for design, animation, and general aesthetics.
• Thorough knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
• A proven commitment to hard work and collaboration even when under the pressure of tight deadlines or multiple assignments
• Clear and effective communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive working independently as well as on a team when needed.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new ideas, processes and business problems with ease and enthusiasm.

Bonus if you have

• Experience working in the creator economy or with creators and entrepreneurs.
• Experience working on an edit from start to finish, including animation, color correction, sound design, and audio mixdown.

Kajabi team benefits package

• Flexible vacation policy
• Telecommuting