Motion Graphics Designer / Video Editor

About Alpha Studios

Alpha Studios serves as the creative division of Alpha Compute, specializing in crafting innovative campaigns, films, visual identities, branded content, artistic pieces, and immersive narratives that focus on AI, computing infrastructure, privacy, and digital sovereignty. This team thrives on merging creativity with technology to captivate audiences through design, storytelling, filmmaking, and emerging digital media.

Role Overview

This contract position targets mid-level to senior candidates proficient in motion graphics and video editing. While the role may become based in New York City eventually, remote applicants are encouraged to apply. Occasional travel or in-person collaboration might be necessary depending on projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and animate motion graphics for branding, products, campaigns, social media, and storytelling projects.
• Edit both short and long-form videos across social, digital, internal, editorial, and campaign platforms.
• Develop visual concepts, storyboards, and treatments early in project cycles.
• Enhance visuals through pacing, transitions, typography, sound design, compositing, and basic visual effects.
• Produce content optimized for platforms such as LinkedIn, X, Instagram, YouTube, and emerging channels.
• Design consistent visual systems spanning motion, video, graphics, social, and campaign assets.
• Contribute creative ideas for branded content, films, cultural projects, installations, and innovative stunts.
• Leverage AI-driven tools for ideation, image/video/audio creation, editing, and experimentation.
• Support creation of internal films, executive presentations, launch materials, and branded communications.
• Design brochures, decks, digital, and print collateral to support campaigns as needed.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including creatives, strategists, producers, and technologists.
• Organize and manage project files, media, graphics, templates, and assets efficiently.
• Adapt content for various formats, aspect ratios, platforms, and digital requirements.
• Maintain and advance the visual standards of Alpha Studios and Alpha Compute brands.
• Manage multiple projects independently while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience at mid to senior level in motion design, video editing, branded content, advertising, or related creative areas.
• Advanced skills in motion graphics, including animation techniques, transitions, title design, compositing, and storytelling.
• Strong video editing capability with understanding of pacing, rhythm, music, sound, and narrative structure.
• Proficiency in visual branding, corporate identity, and translating brand concepts into cohesive visual systems.
• Solid foundation in graphic design fundamentals such as layout, typography, composition, hierarchy, and digital-oriented design.
• Experience producing brochures, presentations, campaign collateral, and marketing materials.
• Technical expertise with Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, or equivalent tools.
• Familiarity with AI-driven creative tools, new media platforms, and experimental production workflows.
• Insight into creating compelling social content that engages viewers and drives interaction.
• Ability to work across both corporate communications and experimental, culturally inspired projects.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency under fast-paced project requirements.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills suited for remote or hybrid work settings.
• A portfolio showcasing motion design, video editing, visual storytelling, branding, and original creative concepts.

Additional Information

Portfolio and thoughtful creative approach are valued more than formal education. Candidates should submit their résumé, portfolio or reel, availability, location, and a brief explanation of a project that best illustrates their creative perspective.