Video Editor & Motion Graphics Animator

Location: 4 days/week in our San Diego office M-TH. Remote Fridays.
Compensation: $80,000 - $95,000
Start Date: ASAP
Experience Level: 5+ years of professional design experience, preferably within an agency, brand, or fast-paced creative environment. A background in sports is required.
Candidates must submit a current resume and portfolio/reel showcasing advanced video editing and motion design capabilities.
Role Details Role: Full-Time
Location: 4 days/week in our San Diego office M-TH. Remote Fridays.
Compensation: $80,000 - $95,000
Start Date: ASAP
Experience Level: 5+ years of professional design experience, preferably within an agency, brand, or fast-paced creative environment. A background in sports is required.
Application Requirements: Resume + Portfolio required
About CUENTO CUENTO is built at the intersection of sports, culture, and brand storytelling. We create strategic, emotionally resonant work for brands, organizations, and teams across sports, enterprise, hospitality, lifestyle, and consumer categories.
Our client roster includes both sports and enterprise brands, requiring creatives who are adaptable, collaborative, and capable of working across a wide range of visual styles, audiences, and business objectives. Sports-related work is a significant part of our creative output, making this role especially well-suited for someone energized by high-visibility campaigns, fast-moving timelines, and culturally relevant storytelling.
We are looking for a Senior Video Editor & Motion Graphics Animator to join our growing creative team in San Diego. This role is ideal for a highly skilled visual storyteller who combines strong editing instincts with advanced motion design capabilities. The ideal candidate understands how to craft compelling narratives, elevate brands through motion, and create content that performs across modern digital platforms.
As a senior member of the creative team, you'll help shape visual storytelling from concept through final delivery while collaborating closely with creative leadership, marketing, designers, and clients.
What You'll Do Lead the editing and post-production process across campaigns, branded content, social media, experiential projects, and marketing initiatives
Design and animate motion graphics, title sequences, branded visual systems, and dynamic content packages
Collaborate with Creative Directors, strategists, designers, producers, and account teams to bring creative concepts to life
Translate brand strategy and creative direction into engaging visual stories that resonate with audiences
Develop motion design systems that maintain consistency across campaigns and client brands
Edit content for multiple formats and platforms, including social media, digital advertising, presentations, events, and broadcast environments
Enhance projects through pacing, sound design, music selection, color correction, and visual effects
Participate in creative ideation, storyboard development, mood boards, and concept presentations
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and meeting deadlines
Present creative work internally and contribute thoughtfully during reviews and collaborative discussions
Stay current on emerging trends in video production, motion design, sports culture, social content, AI creative tools, and evolving platform best practices
Help identify opportunities to improve creative workflows, production efficiencies, and post-production processes
What We're Looking For Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in video editing, motion graphics, and visual storytelling
Advanced understanding of narrative structure, pacing, timing, and audience engagement
Exceptional motion design skills with the ability to create polished, brand-forward animations
Experience producing content across social, digital, campaign, and experiential environments
Ability to work across multiple industries, visual styles, and brand voices
Strong creative problem-solving skills and the ability to execute under tight timelines
Excellent organizational skills and project management capabilities
Collaborative mindset with strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to take ownership of projects from concept through delivery
Interest in mentorship, leadership growth, and increased creative responsibility over time
Experience working with sports, entertainment, lifestyle, or consumer brands is highly desirable
Preferred Tools & Skills Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
DaVinci Resolve
Cinema 4D, Blender, or other 3D motion design tools
Higgsfield AI
Prompting AI
Audio editing and sound design experience
Color correction and finishing workflows
Familiarity with social-first content creation and platform optimization
Understanding of AI-assisted creative workflows and emerging creative technologies strongly preferred
Reporting Structure Reports directly to the VP of Production
Collaborates closely with Design, Video, Social, Marketing, and Production.
Why CUENTO Work on creative campaigns for nationally recognized brands and sports organizations
Collaborate within a highly creative, ambitious, and fast-growing agency environment
Opportunity for career growth, mentorship, and increasing creative leadership responsibilities
Diverse project work spanning sports, lifestyle, enterprise, and culture-focused brands
Flexible hybrid work environment based in San Diego
You'll join a talented team of creatives where editors, designers, and art directors have meaningful ownership, visibility, and influence across client work. We value curiosity, initiative, craftsmanship, and a passion for creating work that moves people.

Benefits & Perks Hybrid work environment
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401k match plan
Paid time off and company holidays
Professional development and growth opportunities
Exposure to high-profile sports, lifestyle, and enterprise brands

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