Independent Contractor Video Editor Jobs in California

Collier.Simon is an independent, full-service creative agency in the Los Angeles/Hollywood area. We work with our client partners to develop creative solutions that truly move the needle. Clients range from Fortune 500-type household names to up-and-comers across a variety of industries and verticals. We’re in the midst of a tech-powered transformation – using AI to supercharge creativity, not replace it – and we’re looking for people who are already exploring what’s possible.

We’re looking for a full-time Video Editor & Motion Designer with strong traditional craft who is actively experimenting with AI and emerging tools in their workflow. This is a hands‑on creative role – you’ll be editing and animating across a wide range of project types, with the majority of work being 16:9 for OTT and broadcast – and we want someone who is already thinking about how new tools and technology can make the work better and faster. You’ll be a core member of the creative team, partnering daily with our Creative Director, Head of Production, art directors, and copywriters.

• Are equally comfortable editing long-form (:90) and short-form (:10) video and crafting polished motion graphics
• Have a strong eye for design, typography, and layout — not just cutting
• Can develop videos that communicate clearly whether sound is on or off — critical for OTT, PMAX, and other placements where audio may not play
• Are already integrating AI tools into your video and motion workflow and can speak to what’s working
• Thrive in a collaborative team environment and can also execute independently with minimal oversight
• Stay current on trends in video, motion, and AI-powered creative tools — and are actively testing new ones
• Work well under pressure and know how to prioritize in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• Are excited to grow with an agency and invest in long‑term creative relationships with clients and teammates

• Edit video content across formats — with the majority of work being 16:9 for OTT and broadcast, plus sizzle reels, digital advertising assets, PMAX and other sound‑on/sound‑off placements, and occasional social and creator‑style edits — from inception through final delivery
• Design and produce motion graphics for broadcast, OTT, digital campaigns, and other channels, with an ability to craft work that communicates clearly whether audio is on or off
• Ensure all deliverables are on‑brand, strategically sound, and technically spec’d correctly
• Collaborate closely with the Creative Director, Head of Production, art directors, and copywriters throughout the creative process
• Present work‑in‑progress cuts and final assets to internal teams and clients as needed
• Maintain organized project files and adhere to delivery standards
• Bring AI tools and workflow thinking to the table — sharing what you’re experimenting with and helping identify opportunities to work smarter across video and motion production
• Contribute to building out and evolving our internal video and motion practices as the team and toolset grow
• This is a fully remote role that requires impeccable communication and the ability to thrive in collaboration

• 3+ years of video editing and motion design experience in an agency, studio, or similar creative environment
• Expertise in Adobe Premiere and After Effects — these are non‑negotiable
• Experience collaborating in Figma
• Solid design fundamentals: typography, layout, composition, and motion principles
• Experience producing assets across a range of formats, including OTT/broadcast spots, digital advertising (including PMAX and other sound‑off environments), long‑form content, and social video
• Demonstrated ability to craft video that reads clearly both sound‑on and sound‑off (captions, kinetic type, visual storytelling, etc.)
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail throughout the production process
• Actively experimenting with AI‑powered tools for video and motion — whether AI‑assisted editing, generative visuals, automated workflows, or other emerging tools — and able to speak to your experience with them
• Available to work standard PST business hours

Benefits including healthcare, 401K, vacation/PTO policy to be shared in greater detail during the interview process.

Collier.Simon provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.