Video Director/Motion Designer — Cellular Sales, Knoxville, TN

Cellular Sales

Video Director/Motion Designer

Reports to Creative Manager

Job Description

Summary/Objective

The Video Editor/Motion Designer is a hybrid role – part hands-on video editor, part motion designer, and maybe a little bit second camera shooter as a bonus. Most importantly, this person is a visual storyteller. You are an expert in all things video production and just as comfortable participating in a shoot as you are cutting that shoot in Premiere and After Effects. Regardless, if it’s an internal training video, branded social content or a live Town Hall broadcast, you make sure projects are scheduled, run smoothly, and adhere to expected timelines, budgets and creative vision.

Essential Functions

• Be an excellent visual storyteller with the ability to edit footage and add motion elements to deliver a tight polished video narrative.

• Collaborate with internal Creative and Marketing teams to concept, storyboard, and produce video content to satisfy internal briefs.

• Be responsible for the look, tone, and narrative arc of video content in alignment with brand voice.

• Clearly communicate production and editing processes to teams, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and proactively prioritize work with Creative Director.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Attention to Detail: Taking responsibility for a thorough and detailed method of working.

• Teamwork: Working as a productive member of a cohesive group toward a common goal, and contributing to team development and effective team dynamics.

• Initiative: Spotting opportunities within a circle of influence; anticipating threats and acting on them; self-starting rather than waiting passively until the situation demands action

• Planning and Organizing: Setting priorities and defining actions, time, and resources needed to achieve predefined goals.

• Usage of Technical Expertise: Acquiring and applying technical and functional knowledge in one's own technological area of specialty.

Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment This job is in a professional office environment.

Physical Demands Must be able to sit for long periods; Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. Must have reliable transportation.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel 0 – 10% travel

Required Education And Experience

• Specialized Training (e.g., machinist, graphic designer, etc.)

• Previous position as a video editor and/or motion designer with a working knowledge of Premiere, After Effect, and all Adobe design products.

Preferred Education And Experience

• 4-year degree

• Bachelor’s Degree film studies, Visual Communications or related discipline.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

Portfolio of professional work demonstrating both directional and motion capabilities.

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Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.