Video Editor and Motion Designer
Company: HeyGen
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
About HeyGen At HeyGen, our mission is to make visual
storytelling accessible to all. Over the last decade, visual
content has become the preferred method of information creation,
consumption, and retention. But the ability to create such content,
in particular videos, continues to be costly and challenging to
scale. Our ambition is to build technology that equips more people
with the power to reach, captivate, and inspire audiences. Learn
more at www.heygen.com . Visit our Mission and Culture doc here .
Position Summary HeyGen is on a mission to make visual storytelling
accessible to all. We're building the future of AI-powered video
and growing fast. We're looking for a video editor and motion
designer who specializes in creating polished, fully animated
videos that make complex ideas look effortless. This is a
craft-first, high-ownership role. You'll be the person who takes a
brief and turns it into a finished, animated video that stops
people mid-scroll. Product stories, launch moments, brand
explainers, and social content — you'll build them from concept to
final frame. If you can also produce, even better. We are hiring
for this role in our Los Angeles or San Francisco office. It will
start as a full time contractor. Core Responsibilities Produce
polished, animated videos across formats including product demos,
launch films, explainers, social content, and brand storytelling
Design and animate motion graphics from scratch, including custom
visual systems, kinetic typography, UI animations, illustrated
sequences, and transitions Own projects end to end, from
interpreting a brief to delivering a final, export-ready asset
Collaborate with marketing, product, and creative to develop
concepts and translate them into animated video Build and maintain
reusable motion templates and asset libraries that help the team
move faster Adapt hero animated content into multiple formats and
aspect ratios for social, paid, web, and events Bring a strong
point of view to every project, with original ideas on how to
visualize a story, not just execute what's handed to you Optionally
produce live shoots and direct talent when camera work is part of
the mix Requirements 3 to 6 years of experience producing animated
video content, with a portfolio that proves it Expert-level
proficiency in After Effects and Premiere Pro Strong motion design
fundamentals: timing, easing, visual hierarchy, typography, and
color The ability to build complex animations from scratch, not
just customize existing templates A high visual bar and the taste
to know when something isn't ready to ship Comfort working in a
fast-paced environment with evolving briefs and tight timelines
Strong communication skills and the ability to take and give
feedback clearly Experience collaborating cross-functionally with
marketing, design, and product teams Nice to Haves Experience with
Cinema 4D, Spline, Lottie, or other 3D and web animation tools
Illustration skills or the ability to create original graphic
assets for animation Production experience, including directing and
managing live shoots Familiarity with AI video tools, including
HeyGen Experience at a high-growth startup or tech company Motion
design work in the SaaS, AI, or creator economy space Comfort using
AI tools to accelerate your workflow without compromising output
quality Compensation Base Salary Range: $7-12k/month Please note
that the salary information is a general guideline only. HeyGen
considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the
position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key
skills, and internal equity, as well as location, market and
business considerations when extending an offer. As part of our
total rewards package, HeyGen offers comprehensive benefits
including a 401k plan, health benefits, generous PTO, a parental
leave program and emotional health resources. HeyGen is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to
creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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