OluKai Video Editor

OluKai is looking for a creative, thoughtful and enthusiastic Editor of Video and Motion to join our team to produce and oversee motion-based creative projects.

We are looking for a creative, energetic, next-generation storyteller to join us as a Editor of Video and Motion – a professional who can capture the imagination of our audience using motion-based content, in long-form storytelling as well as short-form advertising (i.e. paid and organic Social) and product-based marketing. The Editor will assist with the production process for brand management including all digital asset needs, video production for internal/external use, and special projects. This person will have a deep understanding of the brand’s identity and lifestyle, creating assets that reinforce the brands position and the connection with the consumer. This person needs to have a deep understanding of production from concept to delivery.

We’re looking for someone with a passion for life, adventure and learning. This person must have had prior experience working in a team as you will work with the entire creative and marketing crew, as well as other departments and third-party vendors to constantly develop creative visual strategies and successful work. This person must have a pro-active nature, a curiosity and desire to learn, and an understanding of deadlines.

Key Responsibilities (not limited to the following):

• Contribute to the production of short- and medium-form content from beginning to end (includes editing, sound design, motion graphics, file management, and distribution to inter-office teams).
• Assist with the creation, conception, and presentation of social media integration effort for offline/online marketing campaigns in the region.
• Storyboard, design, execute and edit short form video that will be used on social media, YouTube, Tiktok, digital advertising, .com blog, and more.
• Work with cross-functional teams to take projects from concept to execution.
• Duties will include, but not limited to: planning, editing, and delivering content for brand plans.
• Collaborate with creative teams both internally and externally to deliver content and creative on-time.
• Manage any changes in scope of work, schedule, and the overall project to ensure timely delivery and content.
• Create brand-centric impact content across various digital channels as well as internal / external meeting needs.
• Ability to film brand identity needs is a bonus.
• Management of video files – archiving RAW footage on drives, and tagging/organizing final clips and pieces on our Data Asset Management tool.
• Work with the Creative Director and Content Art Director to manage freelance creative support as needed.

These are the qualifications you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Film, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or related field is preferred
• 3-5 years of in producing and managing content creation within a sizeable organization with lifestyle brands.
• Advanced knowledge in video editing software (ie Premiere, After Effects, Davinci, etc).
• Digital design software knowledge is a plus (ie Adobe XD and Adobe Creative Suite).
• Understanding of designing for digital formats including dot-com, UI/UX, and animated digital pieces to be placed in various performance advertising positions.
• Experience working with motion graphics tools, especially for animating text and logos.
• Experience creating multi-tiered campaigns.
• Experience with direct-to-consumer creative and messaging.
• Experience with long-form (narrative) video as well as short-form marketing (advert) pieces.
• Needs to work well independently, have excellent follow-through skills.
• Should be quick, collaborative and creative. Need to be able to thrive in a deadline driven environment.
• Requires knowledge of art department or agency workflow.
• Must possess strong organizational skills including video/file organization.
• Have ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects at once and be deadline oriented.
• Must have strong communication skills as working well in a team is vital.

We offer a highly competitive benefit and compensation package, including: medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid vacation, paid holidays, generous product discounts with some clients, summer beach outings very casual (yet professional) work environment.