Job Description
Video Editor/Motion Graphics Designer - Digital Production - Sole account – Surrey
Permanent role starting October/November
Hybrid working from our clients office in Kingston/Surrey and also for Craft London at Liverpool Street/London
Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK and can work onsite in the above locations.
Who We Are
We're a creative studio where brands of all sizes come to seek innovation and think differently.
Part boutique, part global powerhouse, Craft blends the spark of independent spirit with the backing of the world's largest advertising network.
We experiment, collaborate, and push boundaries, all while keeping one foot firmly planted in craft and precision. We believe brilliant ideas can come from anyone, driven by creative curiosity and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Working with us means joining a team that moves fast, thrives on seamless collaboration, and is united by a shared passion for impactful work. We'll equip you with the tools, support your training, and place our trust in you so you can shape your own path and help transform the brands we care for.
We're CRAFT UK — where creativity becomes reality across video, social, digital and print. And we're looking for passionate people ready to make great things happen.
YOUR ROLE
The Video Editor is responsible for editing assets for adaptation and localising global campaign toolkits from ATL agencies for predominantly the UK market. This Editor will work focus on digital assets such as social, e-commerce and some print POS. The role will be part of newly formed team focusing on the production of homecare brands for our client, working onsite.
Your Responsibilities
* Bring invaluable creative input to every project.
* Collaborate closely with external agencies under tight deadlines.
* Innovate boldly while respecting client brand guidelines.
* Continuously expand your expertise in post-production tools, embracing emerging technologies and workflows.
* Maintain rigorous quality control to ensure all output meets the highest creative and technical standards.
* Proactively seek ways to optimise resources, improve efficiency, and elevate team performance.
* Foster a positive, collaborative team culture and establish credibility both internally and with clients.
* Manage multiple projects simultaneously, setting clear priorities and staying calm under pressure.
* Embrace the evolving role of AI in post-production, exploring how new tools and technologies can enhance creativity and efficiency, and help shape the future of our craft.
* Take an active role in promoting our work across the network and industry, helping to raise the profile of Craft UK and celebrate our creative excellence.
* Contribute ideas and initiatives that improve how we work together, striving for smarter, more collaborative, and more agile workflows.
* Advocate for creativity as a standard of excellence, inspiring both colleagues and clients with your passion and dedication to outstanding work.
Required Skills
* Advanced skills in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, with the creative vision and technical precision to craft high-quality edits and motion graphics.
* Solid working knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator, supporting both video and motion design workflows.
* A positive, enthusiastic attitude and a natural drive to seek solutions, not just spot problems.
* Familiarity with emerging AI tools for editing, content generation, or workflow optimisation, and curiosity to explore new ways they can enhance creativity and efficiency.
* Strong understanding of digital and social media video requirements, including aspect ratios, platform specs, and best practices for audience engagement.
* Excellent organisational skills: able to manage project files, assets, timelines, and client feedback with precision.
* Ability to estimate post-production effort, plan timelines realistically, and communicate progress clearly to team members and producers.
* Highly collaborative, yet able to work independently and proactively when needed.
* Comfortable contributing ideas, giving and receiving feedback, and thriving in a fast-paced, creative environment.
* A genuine passion for creativity, storytelling, and the craft of post-production, always looking for ways to push work to the next level.
Minimum Requirements
* Mid-level short form Video Editing and Motion Graphics experience from a production advertising agency
* A portfolio demonstrating digital assets
* Premier Pro and After Effects
* A superstar passionate person who will get our clients excited
* Top notch client facing skills
* Flexibility to work onsite at any time in Kingston
* Candidates with homecare brands in their portfolio will be prioritized
NOTE: this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the studio.
No recruitment partners please on this occasion, thank you.
Our commitment to equal opportunities;
For us, diversity is a business imperative – one that must be embedded into every aspect of how we operate in order to drive success. Simply put, we believe an encouraging and inclusive environment makes sound business sense.
As a globally integrated community that influences and shapes culture, it's vital that the talent mix in our agencies encompasses all dimensions of diversity, and that we demand the same of the people we work with.
Conscious inclusion encompasses social, cultural and cognitive differences and cultivates an ethos of belonging, connection and shared purpose. It is the integration of this philosophy that allows us to create meaningful experiences for our employees, drive better business practices with our vendors and clients, and ultimately lead with purpose.
McCann is a disability confident committed employer and will guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets the minimum criteria for this role, so please do let us know when you apply if you are eligible, along with any adjustments you may need to the recruitment process to enable you to perform at your best. For more information, please contact