Video Editor & Motion Designer (Freelance)

About the role

We are looking for a freelance Video Editor & Motion Designer to create clear, engaging content for an early‑stage research‑focused SaaS company. The role is initially 10‑20 hours per week, remote‑first, with a preference for candidates based in London for occasional in‑person collaboration.

Key responsibilities

• Edit presenter and creator footage, shaping openings, refining pacing, and delivering natural, engaging videos.
• Produce product walkthroughs and SaaS explainers using screen recordings, narration, captions, and supporting animation.
• Combine footage and motion graphics thoughtfully, adding zooms, callouts, and simplified visuals to improve comprehension.
• Handle dialogue cleanup, sound balance, music, basic colour correction, and adapt videos for multiple formats.
• Create supporting banners and carousel graphics from existing Figma assets and brand guidelines.

Required profile

• Portfolio demonstrating strong editing of real footage with speaking subjects.
• Proven motion design experience, preferably on product demos or software explainers.
• Good visual judgement in composition, typography, and layout.
• Clear English communication in writing and meetings.
• Ability to estimate work, explain creative decisions and respond constructively to feedback.

Required skills

• Video editing
• Motion design
• Figma