Hybrid Lead Video Editor, Motion Designer

at Ro

• Job title: Lead Video Editor, Motion Designer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $125,800 - $154,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Lead Video Editor & Motion Designer at Ro delivering compelling video narratives. Collaborating with Brand and Growth teams to drive creative excellence across digital and broadcast platforms.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead and execute editing, and production of video content across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.
• Drive the evolution of Ro’s motion graphics system by establishing creative frameworks, templates, and design standards that scale.
• Edit and animate video content using a range of motion design styles, integrating 2D and 3D animation to tell impactful stories.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to create high-performing assets that meet brand and business goals.
• Leverage insights and metrics (CTR, CVR, CAC) to optimize creative, test new approaches, and iterate based on performance data.
• Stay current with design and motion trends, emerging tools (including AI), and industry best practices to continually elevate Ro’s creative work.
• Partner with external collaborators and freelancers when needed to expand creative capacity.
• Inspire the video and motion design team, fostering a culture of craft, curiosity, and innovation.
• Organize and optimize the internal data management systems to constantly improve workflows.

Requirements

• A portfolio that highlights standout **video, motion graphic, and animation work**, grounded in excellent visual design craft, stylistic range, and meticulous attention to detail.
• A track record of creating game-changing work that reflects strong **storytelling** through pacing, animation, and editing—paired with the ability to **design video assets** with **performance goals and metrics** in mind.
• A portfolio showcasing clear examples of strong video, motion graphic, and animation work.
• An ability to **generate multiple concepts **and directions while staying anchored to business and user needs, leading to sharp, insight-driven execution.
• Proficiency in **After Effects** and **Premiere**, with strong knowledge of advertising fundamentals and enthusiasm for exploring new platforms and technologies.
• Experience with 2D animation, motion graphics, MOGRTs, color correction, audio mixing, broadcast editing, and file encoding.
• A reputation for perseverance, **collaborative energy,** and an unwavering work ethic; you’re someone who rolls up your sleeves and gets things done.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance + OneMedical membership
• Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible PTO
• Wellbeing + Learning & Growth reimbursements
• Paid parental leave + Fertility benefits
• Pet insurance
• Student loan refinancing
• Virtual resources for mindfulness, counseling, and fitness