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Job type full-time
Full job description
About us
Kiwico is an innovative ecommerce company that sparks kids’ creativity and curiosity through offline and online materials and inspirationWe offer kids a delightful, engaging way to explore, create, and learn; and arm them with the creative confidence and tools to change the worldOur core offering is a subscription service that delivers hands-on projects to kids of all agesWe also have an online store and a content hub for familiesWe take great pride and ownership in the products and experiences we design and in the community of parents and kids we serveOur office is located in mountain view, within walking distance to the caltrain stationCurrently, we are working remotelyAs guidelines permit, we will move to our plan of hybrid, remote/in-office work.
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Role and responsibilities: *
Kiwico is seeking a video/gfx editor to take on responsibility for editing footage and building motion graphics to support our online content series and product videos, with a focus on fun, inspiring, and educational content for kids and familiesIn this role, you will:
Create fun, compelling content videosWork closely with the content creation team to develop videos that are interesting, shareable, and fun to watch.
Establish brand identity and consistency through video and graphic styling.
Edit a variety of videos across kiwico`s original series slate.
Build essential graphics toolkits and animations for marketing assets, social media videos, and content series
Assist in file organization and sharing across teams and stakeholders.
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Required qualifications*
As a start-up celebrating creativity and development, we believe and encourage the same in our teamWe seek team players with an infectious positive energy, great initiative, and a get-it-done attitudeRequired skills and qualifications include:
Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of video editing experience with strong adobe premiere skills and the ability to operate in a fast-paced video production environment.
Strong storytelling skillsYou have a strong understanding of visual storytelling, with the ability to construct a logical, compelling sequence with little directions.
Experience with creating and editing motion graphics and animations in adobe aftereffects.
Great communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally on creative projectsYou are able to give and respond to feedback well, with experience moving projects through multiple iterations.
Strong organizational skillsYou’re great at keeping a production running smoothly and you always keep your project files organized, tagged, and available for other team members.
A passion for creating experiences for kids and families that are educational, engaging, and, above all, fun!
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Desired qualifications*
Experience creating content for kids.
Experience editing tutorial-style and long-form videos.
Experience communicating complex science concepts through video / animation.
Experience in an entrepreneurial startup environment.
If you’re passionate about delivering innovative, delightful, and enriching products and experiences for kids, we’d love to hear from youPlease apply by submitting a resume and cover letter telling us why you`re interested in kiwico and what you think you`d bring to this specific position and our teamWith your application, please also submit a portfolio with samples of your workApplications without a portfolio will not be consideredPlease note that this role is not eligible for full-time remote work.
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Diversity*
Kiwico is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employerIndividuals seeking employment at kiwico are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected category.
Job type: full-time
Work location: multiple locations
