Video Editor and Animator

Manila, Philippines

Who's Deer Designer?

We are an eclectic bunch committed to helping startups, small businesses, and everyone that needs help with graphic design. Our aim is to always be proactive about our customers' needs and free their time to grow their business. We do that by providing unlimited graphic design help for a fixed price, in a helpful and personal way.

Our headquarters are in London, but our team is spread out across many cities around the world. Everyone at Deer Designer is free to live and work anywhere they grow and prosper, and most of us do just that! Our team culture is focused on diversity, work/life balance, and individual development.

About the role:

We’re looking for a creative and skilled video editor and animator to handle the production of video content for our brand. From editing raw footage to creating eye-catching motion graphics and animations, you’ll play a crucial role in delivering high-quality video projects that align with brand goals and resonate with our target audiences.

Responsibilities:

• Video editing:
• Edit raw footage into polished videos with seamless transitions, color grading, sound design, and other post-production techniques.
• Cut, rearrange, and refine footage for social media, ads, YouTube, presentations, and more.

Animation and motion graphics:

• Create engaging animations, including explainer videos, kinetic typography, logo animations, and animated infographics.
• Design custom motion graphics that enhance storytelling and messaging.

Collaboration and communication:

• Work closely with the creative team and marketing team to understand project goals and requirements.
• Implement feedback and ensure timely delivery of projects.

Quality control:

• Ensure all video and animation deliverables meet brand guidelines and quality standards.

Innovation:

• Stay updated on the latest trends in video editing, animation, and content creation tools to ensure fresh and modern output.
• Qualifications:
• 3+ years of experience in video editing and animation.
• Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Expertise in animation tools like Adobe After Effects
• Knowledge of Descript is desirable.
• Strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, and visual aesthetics.
• Solid knowledge of sound design and audio editing tools like Audition or GarageBand.
• Experience creating content optimized for various platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn).
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A portfolio showcasing a range of video editing and animation projects (mandatory).

Preferred skills:

• Basic graphic design skills (Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Familiarity with 3D animation and rendering.
• Experience working in an agency or client-facing environment.
• Knowledge of social media trends and algorithms.

Benefits:

• Location: Home-based (Philippines) - Permanent work from home, co-working space, beach, wherever you'd like as long as you have a laptop and good internet connection.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8h/day, 1pm to 10pm PH time, with core hours being 6pm to 10pm (PH time).
• Designer Referral: Php 15,000 for each web/graphic designer you refer that joins and stays with us.
• Paid Time-Off: 15 days of paid leave + 10 unpaid days + 2 sick days paid (after 6 months of tenure).
• Bonuses: Christmas bonus, performance-based increase/bonus, and career progression.
• HMO after 6 months of tenure
• Perks: Work anniversary gifts plus additional paid leaves