Video Editor and Motion Designer (FTC)

TL;DR

Video Editor and Motion Designer (FTC) (Video Editing & Motion Design): Cutting cinematic trailers and game video content while designing and animating titles, transitions, and kinetic typography with an accent on pacing, narrative flow, and polished motion sensibility. Focus on delivering multi-format edits and collaborating with creative partners across different time zones to shape each project’s tone and identity.

Location: London (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global is a London-headquartered collective of independent studios and creative talent backing bold, art-driven games.

What you will do

• Edit cinematic trailers and video content across the Kepler portfolio from brief to final delivery.
• Shape pacing, structure, and narrative flow to match each game’s tone and identity.
• Create motion design elements including titles, lower thirds, transitions, idents, and kinetic typography.
• Cut content for multiple formats and platforms, from broadcast-quality cinematics to short-form social edits.
• Collaborate with creative partners across different time zones to define and deliver project tone and vision.
• Contribute to broader brand and cultural output through campaigns, events, and adjacent creative work as the role evolves.

Requirements

• Strong portfolio demonstrating video editing and motion design (cinematic eye preferred).
• Confident, professional proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Strong sense of pacing, rhythm, and visual storytelling (building tension, payoff, and tone in edits).
• Clear communication skills to pitch ideas, take feedback, and keep projects moving when opinions differ.
• Strong organization and attention to detail when juggling multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with creative freedom.

Nice to have

• Experience with Unreal Engine 5 / Sequencer or other in-engine capture tools.
• Experience with Cinema 4D, Blender, TouchDesigner, creative coding, or other visual development tools.
• Background in games industry, entertainment marketing, or trailer/promo work.
• Sound design or music editing sensibility.
• Experience contributing to brand or social content outside of trailers.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours and location to suit how you work best.
• Annual personal training/development budget and access to industry conferences.
• Paid volunteering days and a charitable donation on your birthday.
• Wellbeing support including mental health resources.
• Medical/health insurance and pension contributions (subject to country of residence).
• Competitive salary reflecting experience and impact, plus bonus and potential stock options.

Hiring process

• Review of portfolio and creative fit based on video editing and motion design work.
• Interviews to discuss approach, collaboration style, and feedback handling.
• Final evaluation focused on ability to deliver multi-format trailer and motion design outputs.