Video Editor for Short-Form DTC Ads (UGC Style)

We’re a premium skincare brand building out a creative marketing team. We’re looking for a high-skill video & image editor who knows how to turn raw UGC and product footage into scroll-stopping, high-retention ads for Meta, Instagram, TikTok, Google, YouTube, etc. Also, can turn raw pictures into high converting image Ads.

You’ll work closely with our creative strategist and UGC creator manager to edit Ad variations per week — testing different hooks, pacing, and captions.

What you’ll do:

- Edit short-form videos from UGC and product clips.
- Add captions, zooms, and retention-driven motion.
- Test different hooks and formats based on creative briefs.
- Deliver multiple ad variations per concept (1:1, 9:16, 4:5).
- Create image Ads in different aspect ratios.
- Create image assets for the website, landing pages & advertorials.
- Generate AI assets like images, clips, voiceovers
- Maintain a cohesive brand aesthetic while optimizing for performance.
- Occasionally assist with ad creatives for landing pages and listicles.

Ideal candidate:

- Proven experience editing for DTC, UGC, or performance-driven ads.
- Deep understanding of pacing, sound design, and retention editing.
- Familiar with platform trends and ad formats (Meta, IG, Google, YouTube, TikTok).
- Strong command of After Effects, Premiere Pro, or CapCut Pro, Photoshop.
- Can work fast and turn around revisions quickly.

Bonus points if you:

- Have experience working with skincare, beauty, or wellness brands.
- Understand data-driven creative iteration (what makes a “winning” ad).
- Have experience with AI-assisted content generation tools (ChatGPT, Nano Banana, Adobe Firefly, Runway ML, Arcads, Creatify AI, ElevenLabs, Descript, etc.)
- Have worked with high-spending DTC brands or agencies.

To apply: Please share -

1) Your resume
2) Your relevant experience with the roles & responsibilities handled.
3) Examples of similar projects/brands that you worked in the past
4) Portfolio of 3–5 DTC/UGC video & image ad examples.
5) A note describing your approach to editing high converting/high-retention short-form video Ads & Images Ads.