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Video Editor

tarte cosmetics is seeking a creative, full-time, in-house Video Editor to produce compelling, high-quality video content across product launches, integrated marketing campaigns, educational content, Connected TV (CTV), paid media, and internal communications. This role is responsible for editing engaging visual assets that support the brand across e-commerce, broadcast, digital, social media, retail, and other marketing channels.

The ideal candidate is a skilled visual storyteller with a strong eye for pacing, composition, and brand consistency. They are passionate about creating polished, engaging content, thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, and are excited to bring fresh creative ideas to life while partnering cross-functionally with Brand, Creative, Marketing, and Production teams.

This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines. The position offers flexibility, allowing for occasional work-from-home days when filming is not required and editing or pre-production can be completed remotely.

Responsibilities

• Edit high-quality video content for integrated marketing campaigns, product launches, educational and how-to content, Connected TV (CTV), paid media, organic social, e-commerce, internal communications, and broadcast.
• Transform raw footage into polished, engaging stories that align with tarte's brand identity and creative vision.
• Create motion graphics, animated titles, transitions, and visual enhancements using Adobe After Effects.
• Ensure consistency across all motion assets through thoughtful application of brand typography, graphic treatments, pacing, and visual storytelling.
• Collaborate closely with Creative, Brand Marketing, Social, Production, and cross-functional stakeholders from concept through final delivery.
• Support video productions as needed, including occasional on-set production assistance and video capture.
• Perform basic color correction, audio editing, and finishing to deliver polished, platform-ready content.
• Optimize and export video assets for a variety of channels, including social media, paid media, CTV, retail, web, and internal communications.
• Assist with asset management, file organization, archival footage, and maintaining efficient post-production workflows.
• Leverage AI-enhanced creative tools to support production efficiencies and asset refinement while maintaining the integrity of model imagery, authentic product representation, and responsible visual storytelling that builds consumer trust.
• Stay current on editing trends, emerging technologies, motion design techniques, and creative best practices, proactively sharing new ideas with the team.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Media Encoder.
• Experience creating motion graphics, animated text, transitions, MOGRT’s, and simple visual effects.
• Understanding of color correction, audio editing, video compression, and delivery specifications across digital, social, broadcast, and CTV platforms.
• Familiarity with professional production workflows and camera formats, including Canon, Sony, RED, Blackmagic, DSLR, and mirrorless cameras.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 4+ years of professional video editing experience, preferably in-house at a consumer brand, beauty, fashion, lifestyle, or creative agency.
• Experience editing integrated marketing campaigns, branded content, educational videos, paid media, and short- and long-form digital content.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects is required.
• Experience creating motion graphics and animated assets required.
• Experience with animation, including kinetic typography, 2D motion graphics, or other animation techniques, is a strong plus.
• Experience leveraging AI-enhanced creative tools to improve production workflows while maintaining authentic product representation and responsible visual storytelling.
• Experience with color correction, audio editing, and post-production best practices.
• Familiarity with sourcing and incorporating archival footage and visual assets.
• Drone, GoPro, or additional production experience is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong visual storytelling skills, and a passion for creating best-in-class content.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, adapt to changing priorities, and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in NYC office 5x a week

Our Perks

• Salary range: $80,000- 100,000 (Compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill level, relevant work experience & education)
• Medical, dental, vision, 401K plan & access to health & wellness programs
• Paid vacation, holidays, summer Fridays, birthdays off, volunteer time & more
• Makeup gratis, employee discount on tarte.com, team give back initiatives
• Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment

Tarte is an equal opportunity employer.