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Video Editor/Animator
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Autodesk
Romeoville, IL (In Person)
$92,500 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Requisition ID #26WD99226Position OverviewAutodesk is reimagining how we enable our global sales, customer success, and partner teams to drive customer value. 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.
ResponsibilitiesEdit video from raw footage to final delivery, ensuring high-quality, engaging outputsShape compelling narrative arcs using documentary-style storytelling techniquesEdit a wide range of content including documentary segments, interviews, explainers, episodic, and micro-enablement videosTransform complex product and business concepts into clear, engaging visual stories for global audiencesApply advanced color grading, sound design, and finishing techniques to elevate production qualityCreate and integrate motion graphics, titles, and visual elements that enhance storytelling and impactWork comfortably across multiple storytelling styles (documentary, instructional, branded, narrative-driven enablement)Collaborate closely with producers, writers, content designers, and stakeholders to bring stories to lifeProvide creative direction and editorial guidance to junior editors, helping elevate team output and consistencyEnsure all content aligns with brand standards, tone, and Go-to-Market prioritiesContinuously explore and incorporate new editing techniques, tools, and storytelling formatsMinimum Qualifications4+ years of professional experience in video editing, with a strong focus on narrative storytellingDemonstrated expertise in documentary-style editing, including working with interviews and unscripted footageAdvanced proficiency in industry-standard tools (e.g., Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, or similar)Strong skills in color grading, pacing, and visual storytellingAbility to create and incorporate custom motion graphicsStrong sense of story structure, pacing, and emotional impactExperience creating motion graphics and visual enhancements to support narrative clarityAbility to translate complex ideas into engaging, digestible video contentExperience working in collaborative, cross-functional environmentsAbility to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality work on tight timelines Preferred QualificationsBackground in documentary filmmaking, branded content, or educational mediaExperience producing micro-enablement or short-form instructional contentExperience mentoring or guiding other editorsFamiliarity with enterprise, sales enablement, or product storytelling environmentsAbility to balance creative storytelling with structured objectivesA passion for empowering people through engaging, innovative edutainment experiencesThe ability to simplify complexity and make enablement fun, relevant, and actionableLearn MoreAbout AutodeskWelcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software - from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.
We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk - it's at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.
When you're an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!
Salary transparencySalary 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.
BelongingWe take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.
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.
ResponsibilitiesEdit video from raw footage to final delivery, ensuring high-quality, engaging outputsShape compelling narrative arcs using documentary-style storytelling techniquesEdit a wide range of content including documentary segments, interviews, explainers, episodic, and micro-enablement videosTransform complex product and business concepts into clear, engaging visual stories for global audiencesApply advanced color grading, sound design, and finishing techniques to elevate production qualityCreate and integrate motion graphics, titles, and visual elements that enhance storytelling and impactWork comfortably across multiple storytelling styles (documentary, instructional, branded, narrative-driven enablement)Collaborate closely with producers, writers, content designers, and stakeholders to bring stories to lifeProvide creative direction and editorial guidance to junior editors, helping elevate team output and consistencyEnsure all content aligns with brand standards, tone, and Go-to-Market prioritiesContinuously explore and incorporate new editing techniques, tools, and storytelling formatsMinimum Qualifications4+ years of professional experience in video editing, with a strong focus on narrative storytellingDemonstrated expertise in documentary-style editing, including working with interviews and unscripted footageAdvanced proficiency in industry-standard tools (e.g., Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, or similar)Strong skills in color grading, pacing, and visual storytellingAbility to create and incorporate custom motion graphicsStrong sense of story structure, pacing, and emotional impactExperience creating motion graphics and visual enhancements to support narrative clarityAbility to translate complex ideas into engaging, digestible video contentExperience working in collaborative, cross-functional environmentsAbility to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality work on tight timelines Preferred QualificationsBackground in documentary filmmaking, branded content, or educational mediaExperience producing micro-enablement or short-form instructional contentExperience mentoring or guiding other editorsFamiliarity with enterprise, sales enablement, or product storytelling environmentsAbility to balance creative storytelling with structured objectivesA passion for empowering people through engaging, innovative edutainment experiencesThe ability to simplify complexity and make enablement fun, relevant, and actionableLearn MoreAbout AutodeskWelcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software - from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.
We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk - it's at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.
When you're an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!
Salary transparencySalary 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.
BelongingWe take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.