Video Editor / Animator

About EveryMatch:

• We're a Singapore-based startup, specializing in recruiting tech talents and domain experts for global corporations, rising startups, and top AI labs.
• We work with top corporations in SEA, startup decacorn invested by Softbank, million-user startups, and many other exclusive partners.

About the hiring company - StoryCo:

• StoryCo is redefining how stories are brought to life, giving creators (like video editors and animators) the power to rapidly produce stunning motion comics and immersive videos.
• StoryCo’s founding team have roots in Hollywood, working with international stars like Tyler the Creator, Kim Kardashian, Los Angeles Lakers, Ellen Degeneres and more.
• Founded by entertainment and tech veterans from Lionsgate, RealPage, GOLF MEDIA (Tyler, the Creator’s production company), Sugar23 (founded by Academy Award-winning manager-producer Michael Sugar), with total $6M fund raised, backed by top VCs (Patron, Collab + Currency) and leading industry angels (Lee Sung Jin - 2023 Emmy-winning writer, Lloyd Braun - Former Chairman of ABC & Endeavor, Matt Rice - Head of Television at UTA), StoryCo is poised to be the next big wave in interactive, multimedia storytelling.

About the position:

Title: Video Editor / Animator (Full Time).

Salary range: 20,000,000 to 25,000,000 VND/month.

Location: Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh city

What you'll do:

• Create engaging 30-60 second trailers for stories with provided art, incorporating transitions, SFX and motion design where necessary.
• Create animated video clips from still images to support the adaptation of webcomics into videos on StoryCo.
• Develop lightly-animated opening credit sequences to play at the beginning of each episode.
• Deliver final polished version of multimedia comic episodes (3-7 minutes), incorporating motion graphics, transitions and animation where necessary.
• Maintain consistency in visual style within each story world being created in.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between motion-graphic elements and how it fits in overall narrative/creative vision for multimedia transformation.
• Assist in developing efficient workflows for animation creation to improve the overall multimedia production process.

Requirements (traits & skills):

Creatively minded:

• Strong visual storytelling instincts with a keen eye for detail, composition, and pacing in animated content.
• Ability to conceptualize how still images can be transformed into engaging video content.
• Passion for visual storytelling mediums such as animation, manga/webcomics, or graphic content.

Adapt with creative technologies:

• Proficiency in industry-standard software (Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Inshot/Capcut, Runway etc.) for creating high-quality animated and motion-graphic content.
• Familiarity with motion design and animation techniques and the creation of 2D/3D effects to enhance story content.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new creative tools and platforms to enhance creative content.

Collaborative mindset:

• Experience working with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, and creative) to align editing work with broader video-creation efforts.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative attitude to thrive in a team-oriented environment.

Fast execution:

• Able to manage multiple animation projects simultaneously (across different web comic series’) while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

High agency:

• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to take ownership of video projects and see them through to completion.
• Comfortable with receiving and incorporating feedback to refine and improve animated content.

Language skills: Vietnamese with good proficiency in English.