Video and Motion Graphics Editor
Big Blue Communications is seeking a Video and Motion Graphics Editor to produce film and animation. The ideal candidate has experience and expertise in delivering professional-quality film editing, motion graphics, and animation services in a team setting. This is a 12-month full-time contract role based in Bangladesh. The contract will be extended based on performance. Apply today if you can visualise the compelling messages that the world needs to hear.
As a key member of our creative department, you will play a pivotal role in transforming raw footage into compelling visual narratives that captivate and engage audiences across various platforms.
About Big Blue
Big Blue is a digital partner to people with life-changing ideas.
We chase the world’s big issues. Water, environment, education, public health, and opportunities for women and girls.
Share ideas, joy, and tea with us.
Shape your craft, and wield your powers. Own and lead.
You have life missions. Your work here can support those missions.
We want you to be a powerful, invested player on this team.
Push us and our partners to imagine big.
We can do big things with care, intensity, kindness, together.
About you
- You want to apply your skills to production of documentaries, content for social media, advertising and marketing, education and e-learning, and 2D animations including advanced character motion
- Results-based mindset that ensures maximum audience engagement, responses, positive feedback, downloads and views
- “Get things done” mindset that will help a growing team to find even greater success
- Always helpful and kind
The ideal candidate
- Digital all-rounder with the ability to edit, animate, design, present, publish and manage files
- Absolutely service minded
- Champion of our culture
- Always searching for new project opportunities, partnerships, and teammates
The ideal candidate
- Collaborate with directors, producers, and other team members to understand project objectives and deliver exceptional visual content
- Edit and assemble video footage, ensuring seamless transitions, precise cuts, and coherent storytelling
- Enhance videos with motion graphics, animations, and visual effects to elevate the overall production value
- Utilise your artistic flair and technical proficiency to bring concepts to life through captivating visuals
- Apply colour correction and grading techniques. Improve the visual aesthetics of video content
- Stay up to date with industry trends, techniques, and emerging technologies to continuously improve your skills and contribute innovative ideas
Requirements
- A minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in video editing, motion graphics, and animation
- Expertise in industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Proficient in non-linear editing techniques, with a strong understanding of pacing, timing, and storytelling
- Proven ability to create visually stunning motion graphics and animations, demonstrating a strong sense of design and typography
- Solid understanding of video formats, codecs, and compression techniques for various delivery platforms
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects, meeting deadlines without compromising quality
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- A creative portfolio showcasing your diverse skills in film editing, motion graphics, and animation
Role
- Contribute wherever film editing and animation are required
- Develop custom concept art, storyboards, and animation assets from scripts
- Develop art from existing brand guidelines and styles
Required skills and experience
- Fully fluent with the Adobe Creative Suite, primarily Adobe Premiere, After Effects and Illustrator. Proficiency in additional editing software is a bonus.
- Extremely high demonstrated English communication skills in speaking, presenting, and writing
- Demonstrable portfolio in digital art, graphic design and publication, and animation assets
- Demonstrable portfolio in storyboarding for animations and films
- Demonstrable portfolio in using Adobe Illustrator to create animation assets specifically (not static artwork e.g. for children’s storybooks)
- Ability to emulate an existing art style and follow branding guidelines
- 3-5 years industry experience with an animation team or agency
- Ability to manage and prioritise projects effectively and to meet deadlines
Terms
- 12-month full-time contract
- To start as soon as possible
- Sunday-Thursday work schedule
Why work with Big Blue
One compact international team. One big footprint.
We want your time here to be long and meaningful. Shape your craft, and wield your powers. Own and lead.
You have life missions. Your work here can support those missions.
We want you to be a powerful, invested player on this team.
Push us and our partners to imagine big.
We can do big things with care, intensity, kindness, together.
How to apply
After you fill in the job application form, we will review your application. We will then contact ideal candidates for the next stage of the application process, when you will be asked to provide:
- Cover letter
- Two-page (max) CV/resume
- Portfolio link(s) or attach PDF (max 15MB)
- 30-60-second showreel
What happens next?
After the application period concludes, we will:
- Review all applications and identify those with highest potential
- Email you and invite to have a chat with us either on a video or an audio call
- Discuss your experiences and expectations
- We may call you again to have another set of discussions with few more teammates
- Once we both are happy with our discussions and prospects, we will make an offer to the highest-potential candidate
We will respond to highest-quality applications and will do our best to respond to all applications. We may be unable to respond to every application. Every application will receive our attention and care.
About Big Blue
Big Blue is a growing digital projects, communications, and research firm that supports international development organisations and their programmes.
Launched in 2012, Big Blue now has a presence in the UK, Malaysia, and Bangladesh. We lead digital projects, communications and learning for programmes. We also produce web and app products, e-learning experiences, visuals, publications, and animation – a digital team for international development.
We have years of experience in translating research, data, and results into powerful messages that affect policy and behaviour on behalf of consulting firms, donors, UN organisations, universities, trusts and foundations.