Animator & Video Editor
Employer: Virtual Nation
Location: Nigeria (Remote)
Salary: Competitive with performance bonus
Schedule: Full-time
Type: Mid-level
Description
Creative role focused on designing, animating, and editing high-quality video content to bring Virtual Nation’s brand to life through motion and storytelling across digital platforms.
Benefits:
1. Competitive salary
2. Bonus and performance incentives
3. Flexible and friendly environment
4. Opportunity to rise into management roles
5. Training and personal development
Responsibilities:
1. Design and produce motion graphics, animated typography, and visual effects
2. Edit raw footage into polished videos with transitions, sound, and effects
3. Translate scripts and concepts into engaging animated content
4. Maintain consistent animation style and brand identity
5. Adapt and optimise videos for multiple platforms
6. Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
7. Organise project files and maintain version control
8. Revise content accurately based on feedback
9. Stay current with animation and video editing trends
Requirements:
1. 5+ years professional experience
2. 3+ years in animator/video editor role
3. Proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop
4. Strong understanding of animation principles
5. Solid grasp of graphic design fundamentals
6. Portfolio demonstrating relevant work
7. Attention to detail and asset management skills
8. Experience with 2D/3D animation techniques (preferred)
9. Familiarity with social media video formats (preferred)
10. Experience in marketing or creative agency (preferred)
Required skills
Animation, video editing, motion graphics, Adobe Creative Suite, graphic design, storytelling, project management, attention to detail
Complete the short 4-question screening form via the Virtual Nation careers page.
Why Apply
This role is perfect for experienced animation and video editing professionals looking to work on impactful projects within a forward-thinking organization. With over five years of professional experience required, you'll have the chance to showcase your skills in motion graphics, animation, and storytelling while maintaining a consistent brand identity. The position offers a competitive salary complemented by incentives, along with professional development and potential advancement into management roles. If you enjoy working on multiple projects and staying ahead of industry trends, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your creative expertise.
Before You Apply
Make sure your portfolio demonstrates your proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop, and showcases relevant work in animation and video editing. Highlight your attention to detail, asset management skills, and experience with social media video formats if applicable. Prepare to explain your process for managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines, and consider how your previous experience aligns with a creative, fast-paced environment. Completing the short screening form on the Virtual Nation careers page will be part of your application process, so have your information ready to streamline your submission.
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