Motion Graphics & Video Editor (Social Media)

TL;DR

Motion Graphics & Video Editor (Social Media): Creating scroll-stopping motion content for social platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts with an accent on animating typography, logos, and UI elements aligned with brand guidelines. Focus on adapting assets across multiple platforms, managing projects under tight timelines, and incorporating client feedback efficiently.

Location: Hybrid, 3 days per week in-office in Toronto, Canada.

Salary: Base salary range: $75,000–$90,000 CAD, plus bonus potential.

Company

hirify.global operates globally, specializing in sports, music, and entertainment marketing, serving talent, brands, and properties, and has been recognized as 'Agency of the Year' in Canada multiple times.

What you will do

• Edit motion graphics for paid ads, organic posts, stories, reels, and branded content across social platforms.
• Animate typography, logos, UI elements, and graphic systems according to brand guidelines and campaign concepts.
• Edit short-form video content optimized for specific platform formats, ratios, and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with art directors, copywriters, strategists, and social teams.
• Adapt and version assets quickly across multiple platforms, formats, and clients.
• Stay current on social trends, animation styles, and platform updates.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in motion graphics and video editing, ideally in an agency environment.
• Strong understanding of social storytelling and pacing.
• High proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Experience creating content for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Solid grasp of animation fundamentals (timing, easing, composition, typography).
• Ability to balance creativity with strategy and brand consistency.

Nice to have

• Experience with 3D tools (Cinema 4D, Blender).
• Familiarity with Figma or motion design systems.
• Knowledge of performance metrics and how creative impacts engagement.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working environment with a global policy of 3 days per week in-office.
• Opportunity to work at the epicenter of sports, music, and entertainment.
• Collaborative environment with diverse teams.
• Focus on creativity and strategic brand consistency.