Video and Motion Design Editor at Kooth

Video and Motion Design Editor

Job Details

Remote Type

Fully Remote

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Day

Description

Video & Motion Design Editor | Full time- Remote

ABOUT US!

At Kooth, our mission is to create a welcoming space for effective personalized digital mental health care that is available to all. We do this by leveraging an early intervention model and theory of change that empowers young people (13-25 years old) to overcome challenges, unlock their full potential, and lead fulfilling lives. We’re not just a service; we’re a culture of care – committed to inclusivity, innovation, and impact.

Our culture is driven by our values – Alongside You, Flexible, Compassionate, Committed, and Safe. These values are present in the work that we do, the environment in which we do it, and in the relationships, we have with our service users, peers, and leaders. With Kooth, you will be a part of something bigger than yourself. We offer more than just a job. We offer you the chance to positively impact one of the greatest challenges of our time.

Kooth exists to positively impact the global mental health crisis. Are you ready to join our movement?

Be an agent of social change through storytelling by creating compelling, short-form, on-trend content that inspires Gen Z to advocate for their own wellbeing.
Kooth US is seeking an experienced video and motion design editor to create innovative content across the Soluna ecosystem. The Soluna app is the only digital mental health app offering self-support, peer support, and professional support to Gen Z all in one place — at zero cost.

What you will do:

Main Responsibilities:

Video editing:

• Exhibit a passion for the art of editing in Adobe Creative Suite with expertise in Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Media Encoder
• Create end-to-end video content, to be published in the Soluna app and on its socials, enhancing it with narration, sound effects, music, graphics, and an eye on pop culture and social channel trends
• Apply best practices to editing short-form, snackable content to captivate and engage new audiences frame-by-frame, staying ahead of new trends and social channel format changes
• Deliver publish-ready content, including audio mixing and sound design, if necessary, with an ear for the perfect mix of music and sound effects

Motion design & animation:

• Tell stories using dynamic visuals via motion graphics or animation in your own unique style
• Bring a variety of visual deliverables to life (e.g. videos, audio stories, animated infographics) in original and compelling ways while aligning with Soluna’s Content + Brand guidelines

• Experiment with art styles and motion design techniques, staying ahead of new trends to keep Soluna innovative and to captivate the visually discerning Gen Z audience

• Brainstorm in a team setting to continually create fresh formats and serve as a thought leader for all things visual by employing impeccable design taste and style

Delivery & content management:

• Organize, QC, and manage digital assets in a cloud library, ensuring all assets are accurately named and archived according to the team’s Digital Asset Management guidelines
• Establish efficient workflows across all media and asset types, both within the Soluna app and on socials, by thoughtfully managing the storage and organization of footage, project files, and elements
• Ensure 100% ADA compliance of each deliverable format with a commitment to making content accessible for all

Qualifications

WHAT YOU WILL BRING.

• Bachelor’s degree in art, digital graphics, film, marketing, or related field
• A stellar portfolio showcasing your editing and motion design work and signature style
• 5+ years of experience creating video content, with a focus on short-form, app, and/or social
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly in Premiere, After Effects, and Media Encoder
• Familiarity with Google Workspace, Figma and/or Miro, Slack, Monday, and Contentful
• Detail-oriented attitude open to receiving feedback and sharing constructive insights

• Love for social trend-hunting and creating on Tiktok, Instagram, and YouTube, with knowledge of how to creatively apply social trends to a brand’s DNA
• Experience using video to simplify complex topics or sensitively explore stigmas or taboos
• Curiosity, empathy, and compassion to understand Kooth’s diverse user audience deeply
• Commitment to building strong partnerships and creative chemistry with team members
• Growth mindset attuned to creative risk-taking, failure, problem-solving, and the art of starting over
• Ability to create and thrive in the beautiful, fast-paced ambiguity of a start-up
• Desire to join a human-centric team culture underscored by empathy, inclusivity, and zero egos
• Genuine passion for mental healthcare accessibility and a big-hearted sense of purpose to be a force of positive change

Bonus skills:

• Illustration
• Photography
• Experience designing for a Gen Z brand

Compensation: $75,000- 90,000 as aligned with skills & experience.
Here are some of the exciting benefits you will receive as a team member at Kooth:

• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Prescription drug coverage
• Generous paid time off
• 8 paid holidays plus two, half-day holidays (Christmas Eve and New Years Eve)
• 401(k) retirement plan

Kooth provides equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.