🏢 Company: The Job Shop India
🇮🇳 Location: India
🌎 Work Model: On-Site
Title
Senior Video Editor cum Animator (Team Lead)
Location
Mumbai
Experience
5–8 Years
Employment Type
Full-time
About the Role
A leading Ad Agency is looking for a highly creative and experienced Video Editor cum Animator to lead in-house post-production team. This is a key position within our growing advertising agency, ideal for a professional who can manage both video editing and animation projects, while mentoring a team of editors and motion designers to deliver high-impact visual content for brands across digital, TV, and social platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the video editing and animation team, ensuring timely and high-quality output. Edit raw footage into polished videos with a strong narrative flow and emotional impact. Create 2D/3D motion graphics and animations aligned with brand and campaign goals. Collaborate closely with creative directors, copywriters, and account managers to understand project needs. Oversee the entire post-production process — from storyboarding and editing to color grading and sound design. Ensure consistency in visual style and quality across all projects. Stay updated on trends in animation, video formats, and editing styles. Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and internal reviews for video deliverables.
Requirements
5–8 years of professional experience in video editing and animation, preferably in an advertising, media, or creative agency. Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator; knowledge of Cinema 4D or Blender is a plus. Strong storytelling skills, with an eye for detail, pacing, and transitions. Proven experience leading or mentoring a small creative team. Excellent understanding of social media video formats, advertising standards, and digital trends. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
Nice to Have
Experience working on ad films, brand videos, explainer animations, and reels. Familiarity with sound design, SFX, and basic audio editing tools (Audition, Logic, etc.). Motion graphics portfolio showcasing creativity and execution.