Senior Video Editor

What You'll Do

• Own the end-to-end video editing, pacing, and narrative structure for Luma's major product launch assets and brand campaigns.
• Build sound design in tandem with the edit, creating a cohesive and immersive audio-visual experience from the first cut.
• Translate raw, cutting-edge model outputs and product features into cohesive, visually stunning, and emotionally resonant narratives.
• Collaborate closely with motion designers and researchers to define the aesthetic direction and visual identity of our public-facing brand.
• Incorporate advanced motion graphics, typography, and sound design to elevate every asset to a world-class standard of craft.
• Iterate rapidly in a high-velocity, high-feedback environment, moving from rough concepts to polished, final-render assets under tight launch timelines.
• Establish scalable creative workflows and asset pipelines to support a continuous stream of high-impact product announcements.

Who You Are

• 3-5+ years of professional video editing and motion design experience, ideally within creative ad agencies, boutique studios, or cutting-edge brand teams.
• A proven "builder" with a stunning, hands-on portfolio that demonstrates a highly opinionated aesthetic taste, exceptional cinematic pacing, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Expert proficiency in industry-standard creative tools, specifically After Effects and DaVinci Resolve.
• A master of sound design, with a portfolio that proves you can build a rich, narrative-driven soundscape from the ground up.
• High agency and the ability to operate with extreme autonomy, taking complete ownership of projects from initial concept to final delivery.
• Thrive in a high-feedback environment, viewing direct and blunt critique as a tool for creative excellence and separating personal attachment from the work.
• A genuine passion for the creative potential of AI and a deep alignment with Luma's mission to expand human imagination.

What Sets You Apart (Bonus Points)

• Experience working with generative AI tools (e.g., Dream Machine, Runway, Midjourney) in professional creative workflows.
• Strong skills in 3D motion design or tools like Cinema4D or Blender.
• A public-facing presence or active participation in online design, video editing, or motion graphics communities.
• Experience cutting high-profile, brand-defining advertisements or cinematic trailers for top-tier creative agencies or studios.

Compensation

The base pay range for this role is $166,500 – $200,000 per year.