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How much do video design jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for video design in the United States is $88,303.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $108,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is video design?

Video design is the process of creating visual content for various platforms by combining footage, graphics, animation, and special effects. Video designers work on projects such as commercials, films, social media content, and live events to communicate messages or stories visually. They use software tools like Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and other editing programs to craft engaging videos. The role often involves collaborating with other creatives, understanding client briefs, and ensuring the final product meets the desired aesthetic and technical standards.

What is the difference between Video Design vs Video Editing?

AspectVideo DesignVideo Editing
Primary FocusCreating visual concepts, storyboarding, and designing the overall look of a videoAssembling, cutting, and refining footage to produce the final video
Skills & ToolsGraphic design, animation, storyboarding, Adobe After Effects, PhotoshopVideo trimming, color correction, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, advertising agencies, multimedia companiesPost-production facilities, media houses, freelance

Video Design involves conceptualizing and creating the visual elements and layout of a video, focusing on aesthetics and storytelling. Video Editing centers on assembling footage, refining scenes, and finalizing the video. Both roles often collaborate but serve distinct parts of the video production process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a video designer?

To thrive as a Video Designer, you need a strong grasp of visual storytelling, graphic design principles, and video editing, often supported by a degree in design, film, or a related field. Proficiency in industry-standard software like Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and motion graphics tools is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help Video Designers collaborate with clients and team members to realize a shared vision. These skills ensure the creation of engaging, high-quality video content that meets project goals and captivates audiences.

How does a video designer typically collaborate with other creative professionals during a project?

Video Designers frequently work closely with directors, scriptwriters, graphic designers, sound engineers, and marketing teams to ensure the visual content aligns with the overall project vision. Collaboration often involves participating in brainstorming sessions, reviewing storyboards, and providing input on visual effects or animation styles. Regular communication is essential to balance creative ideas with technical feasibility and project deadlines, making teamwork a crucial part of the role.
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Infographic showing various Video Design job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 88% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,303 per year, or $42.5 per hour.

$20.40/hr

Full-time, Internship

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

JOB SUMMARY
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 275 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.
The iDeas Lab, the award-winning creative and digital production department at CSIS, seeks highly motivated and creative candidates for a full-time, six-month multimedia production internship with our dynamic and fast-paced team in Washington D.C. beginning October 2026. Responsibilities will focus primarily on video production assignments, as well as audio production for our suite of podcasts.
The iDeas Lab enhances CSIS's policy research and analysis with the latest in audio, video, design, and web products. You can see some of our work at https://www.csis.org/podcasts (or at https://www.csis.org/dracopoulos-ideas-lab and on https://www.youtube.com/user/csisdc).The iDeas Lab is a creative environment made up of three major sub-teams - video/audio production, web development, and design. We are a highly collaborative team and often use our skills and passion in many different creative arenas.
The multimedia production intern will primarily support the multimedia producers while also working with the other iDeas Lab sub-teams, supporting a range of creative efforts across the spectrum of CSIS issue areas. We are looking for a creative, energetic, self-starter who has a passion for video and a strong desire to experience the many different facets and phases of digital media production. The multimedia production intern will work closely with the entire department on creative projects that partner with some of the most respected foreign policy experts and researchers in the world to tell compelling public policy stories.
The internship is structured to provide aspiring professionals with practical experience and hard-skill building, and to add content to their professional portfolios. The intern will be paid an hourly rate commensurate with experience
($18.40/hour for current undergraduate hires, $19.40/hour for hires with a bachelor's degree, and $20.40/hour for hires with a master's degree).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities will focus primarily on video production assignments, as well as audio production for our suite of podcasts. The iDeas Lab enhances CSIS's policy research and analysis with the latest in audio, video, design, and web products.
  • Serve as primary video editor for CSIS vertical video series', including Asked and Answered; and YouTube versions of various CSIS podcasts
  • Produce videos for CSIS video series including The ReCap and Testify
  • Assist with studio set-up and editing of video interviews
  • Source B-roll and music for CSIS video products, and assist with pre-production research as needed
  • Edit full-length podcast episodes and other audio features using Adobe Audition
  • Curate video and audio content on our websites, social media platforms, and other content delivery networks
  • Assist our developers, producers, and designers with other tasks as needed
KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE
  • A./B.S in relevant field (or rising senior);
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, including operating in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities;
  • Adobe Suite experience a plus;
  • Strong attention to detail, initiative, and follow-through skills
  • Eligible to work in the United States

Salary Range
$18.40-$20.40 USD
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Equal Opportunity Employer.