Motion Graphics and Video Editor

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to protect people, property, and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, schools, hospitals, businesses, and nations.

We are guided by a shared purpose – helping people be their best in the moments that matter. That purpose pushes us to build the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem, including mission‑critical communication devices, AI‑powered video security & access control, and unified command‑center views.

We are looking for a Video Editor & Motion Designer who will spend 60% of their time as a Motion Designer and 40% as a Video Editor. You will create high‑impact visual stories showcasing our mission‑critical technology. Inside the role you will be expected to:

• Translate concepts into visual storytelling.
• Use motion graphics and animation to create clear, engaging stories.
• Work within Motorola Solutions‑established video and brand guidelines and collaborate to ensure consistency across video executions.
• Create designs and curate stories using raw footage and sensitive subject matter to ensure authenticity.
• Master pacing and rhythm, knowing when to let a moment breathe or build tension.
• Understand social platforms and their content requirements.
• Gauge the narrative’s marketing funnel placement (Awareness, Consideration, Decision) and adjust emotional tone accordingly.
• Edit compelling videos driven by an emotional narrative arc from unscripted b‑roll and written scripts.
• Actively explore new ways to tell brand stories.
• Help conceptualize complex stories with storyboards.
• Inspire and bring new ideas through creative thought leadership.
• Remain empathetic, adapt, and succeed in a constantly changing, fast‑paced environment; maintain a positive attitude and deliver high‑quality assets under shifting priorities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, Digital Media, Communication, Marketing or a related field.
• Minimum of 6+ years of professional experience in a post‑production house, agency, or high‑end in‑house creative department.
• Expertise in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Creative Cloud suite.
• Deep understanding of UI/UX animation, 3D camera tracking, and integrating motion assets into live‑action environments.
• Proficiency with 3D applications such as Cinema 4D and Blender (lighting, tracking, rendering).
• Strong cross‑functional team collaboration skills.
• Organize and optimize files for all departments using corporate software:
  Figma, Frame.io, GSuite, etc.
• Ability to produce animated (motion graphics) video from written scripts.
• Ability to research and curate pitch decks.
• Advanced storyboarding skills for complex video and motion stories (plus).
• Superior communication and project management skills; organized and able to multitask under tight deadlines.
• High energy, desire to learn, drive to excel, passionate team player.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Demo reel/portfolio required, demonstrating advanced motion graphics, animation, and video editing skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree AND 5+ years of experience in a post‑production house, agency, or high‑end in‑house creative department.
• Demo reel/portfolio required.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely required.
• Employer work‑permit sponsorship not available.

Travel requirements: 10–25% of time. Relocation provided:
None.

Experience level:
Experienced. Referral:
No. Payment plan:
No. Position type: (unspecified but likely full‑time).

Target base salary range: $100,000 – $120,000, subject to individual candidate’s qualifications.

Medical, dental, vision benefits; 401(k) with company match; 10 paid holidays; generous paid time off; employee stock purchase plan; paid parental and family leave; incentive bonus plans.

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.