smartdept. inc. is hiring: Video/Motion Editor in Chicago

We’re looking for a skilled Video/Motion Editor to support our video and motion team as a key right-hand partner to the Video/Motion Director. In this role, you’ll take raw footage and creative assets and turn them into polished, finished content ready for use across web, mobile, social, and broadcast. You’ll collaborate closely with the team to ensure every deliverable meets quality standards, brand expectations, and project goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit video and motion graphic content for a variety of formats and platforms (web, mobile, social, broadcast)

• Assemble raw footage, dialogue, music, sound effects, and graphics into finished video deliverables

• Create and/or enhance motion graphics, animation, and visual effects as needed

• Support the production team by assisting with video shoots when necessary

• Collaborate with internal team members to ensure final edits meet creative intent and desired outcomes

• Maintain strong attention to detail and ensure content is delivered on time and production-ready

Required Skills / Qualifications

• Strong video editing experience with a solid understanding of pacing, storytelling, and visual flow

• Motion graphics experience with the ability to build or modify graphics/animations as needed

• Comfortable working with multiple types of media assets (footage, audio, graphics, effects)

• Ability to take direction well and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced creative environment

• Reliable, responsive, and able to manage deadlines while maintaining quality

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting or participating in live video shoots

• Ability to jump in wherever needed during production to help the team meet deadlines