Autodesk, Inc

Video Editor/Animator

Autodesk, Inc$75K — $110K *
US-AnywhereRemote in British Columbia, CA
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of professional experience in video editing with a focus on narrative storytelling
  • Expertise in documentary-style editing, particularly with interviews and unscripted footage
  • Advanced proficiency in editing tools like Premiere Pro, After Effects, or DaVinci Resolve
  • Strong skills in color grading, pacing, and visual storytelling
  • Experience creating and incorporating custom motion graphics
  • Ability to simplify complex ideas into engaging, digestible video content
  • Experience in collaborative, cross-functional environments

Responsibilities

  • Edit video from raw footage to final delivery, ensuring high-quality outputs
  • Shape compelling narrative arcs using documentary-style storytelling techniques
  • Transform complex product concepts into engaging visual stories for global audiences
  • Apply advanced techniques in color grading, sound design, and visual finishing
  • Create and integrate motion graphics that enhance storytelling
  • Collaborate with producers, writers, and stakeholders to bring stories to life
  • Provide creative direction to junior editors, elevating team output and consistency
  • Continuously explore and incorporate new editing techniques and storytelling formats

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Focus on cultivating a culture of belonging
  • Opportunity for annual bonuses and stock grants
  • Access to mentorship and career growth opportunities
  • Flexible working environment promoting work-life balance
Full Job Description
Job Requisition ID #

26WD99226

Position Overview

The Video Editor/Animator plays a critical role in shaping how stories are told, transforming business concepts, product narratives, and seller and customer outcomes into engaging, innovative, and impactful documentary-style experiences for our new streaming platform.

This role is both craft and story-driven. You will edit and construct narrative video content from interviews, field footage, stock video, and AI generated video creating enablement experiences. You will bring clarity, emotion, and engagement to every piece working across a variety of storytelling styles while demonstrating strong editorial judgment and technical expertise in editing, color grading, and motion graphics.

Responsibilities
  • Edit video from raw footage to final delivery, ensuring high-quality, engaging outputs
  • Shape compelling narrative arcs using documentary-style storytelling techniques
  • Edit a wide range of content including documentary segments, interviews, explainers, episodic, and micro-enablement videos
  • Transform complex product and business concepts into clear, engaging visual stories for global audiences
  • Apply advanced color grading, sound design, and finishing techniques to elevate production quality
  • Create and integrate motion graphics, titles, and visual elements that enhance storytelling and impact
  • Work comfortably across multiple storytelling styles (documentary, instructional, branded, narrative-driven enablement)
  • Collaborate closely with producers, writers, content designers, and stakeholders to bring stories to life
  • Provide creative direction and editorial guidance to junior editors, helping elevate team output and consistency
  • Ensure all content aligns with brand standards, tone, and Go-to-Market priorities
  • Continuously explore and incorporate new editing techniques, tools, and storytelling formats


Minimum Qualifications
  • 4+ years of professional experience in video editing, with a strong focus on narrative storytelling
  • Demonstrated expertise in documentary-style editing, including working with interviews and unscripted footage
  • Advanced proficiency in industry-standard tools (e.g., Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, or similar)
  • Strong skills in color grading, pacing, and visual storytelling
  • Ability to create and incorporate custom motion graphics
  • Strong sense of story structure, pacing, and emotional impact
  • Experience creating motion graphics and visual enhancements to support narrative clarity
  • Ability to translate complex ideas into engaging, digestible video content
  • Experience working in collaborative, cross-functional environments
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality work on tight timelines


Preferred Qualifications
  • Background in documentary filmmaking, branded content, or educational media
  • Experience producing micro-enablement or short-form instructional content
  • Experience mentoring or guiding other editors
  • Familiarity with enterprise, sales enablement, or product storytelling environments
  • Ability to balance creative storytelling with structured objectives
  • A passion for empowering people through engaging, innovative edutainment experiences
  • The ability to simplify complexity and make enablement fun, relevant, and actionable


Salary transparency
Salary is one part of Autodesk's competitive compensation package. For Canada based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $75,000 and $110,000. Offers are based on the candidate's experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belonging

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About Autodesk, Inc

Autodesk, Inc. is an American multinational software corporation that makes software products and services for the architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media, education, and entertainment industries. Autodesk is headquartered in San Rafael, California, and features a gallery of its customers' work in its San Francisco building.
Learn more about Autodesk, Inc
Size
12,600 employees
Market Cap
$40.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.2 billion
Founded
1982
5 Year Trend
+16.6%
Revenue
$3.7 billion
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