AuctionNow is Pakistan’s first reverse marketplace, designed to simplify the buying process by allowing customers to post their needs—ranging from phones and laptops to cars, homes, and Umrah packages. Verified sellers then compete by offering their best prices, creating a seamless and efficient experience powered by technology. We are seeking a skilled Video Editor / Animator to enhance our brand presence by transforming raw footage into engaging short-form videos and adding dynamic motion graphics that resonate across platforms like Instagram Reels and TikTok.
Key Responsibilities
- Edit raw video content into polished, high-retention short-form videos optimized for social media platforms such as Instagram Reels and TikTok.
- Utilize strong instincts for short-form content, including hooks, pacing, transitions, and sound design, to maximize viewer engagement and watch-through rates.
- Develop motion graphics and kinetic typography, including animated captions, callouts, and brand-specific intros and outros.
- Ensure all video edits align consistently with AuctionNow’s brand voice and visual identity.
- Collaborate closely with the Social Media & Content Lead and digital marketing team to ensure video content supports overall campaign objectives.
- Manage multiple editing projects simultaneously while meeting weekly deadlines.
- Optimize video formatting for each platform, considering aspect ratios, captions, and safe zones.
- Explore and implement AI editing tools to improve workflow efficiency where applicable.
Required Qualifications
- 4 to 6+ years of proven experience in editing and animating short-form social media content, supported by a portfolio or showreel.
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects is essential.
- Strong understanding of social media trends and the ability to distinguish meaningful trends from fleeting noise.
- Expertise in motion graphics, including kinetic typography, logo animation, and animated illustrations.
- Highly organized, deadline-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Willingness to work from Lahore, Pakistan or currently based there.
Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- A Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication Design or a related field is preferred.
- Opportunity to work in an innovative, technology-driven company shaping Pakistan’s first reverse marketplace.
- Collaborative work environment with a focus on creativity and digital marketing integration.
- Exposure to cutting-edge tools and techniques, including AI-assisted video editing.
This role offers a unique chance to contribute creatively to a pioneering platform while developing content that drives engagement and brand loyalty. If you are passionate about video editing and animation with a keen eye for social media trends, AuctionNow welcomes your application.