Video Editor and Motion Graphics Designer

About Bureau Detroit

Bureau Detroit is a lifestyle content agency based in Eastern Market, producing high-impact visual content for hospitality, real estate, and lifestyle brands. From luxury hotels to urban developments, we create standout brand videos, social media reels, interviews, and mini-docs that bring our clients' stories to life.

We're a small but mighty team of creative thinkers, makers, and doers who thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving environment. We value good energy, fresh ideas, and people who take pride in their craft.

The Role

We're looking for a skilled and creative Video Editor + Motion Graphics Designer to join our in-house content team. This full-time position requires someone with strong editing instincts and motion design capabilities who can confidently bring concepts to life through dynamic visual storytelling.

You'll be working on a variety of projects, including:

• Branded videos for high-end real estate and hospitality clients

• Social media reels

• Interview-based storytelling

• Corporate content and mini-documentaries

• Motion graphics overlays, animated logos, kinetic typography, and explainer-style animations

This role is on-site at our studio in Eastern Market and offers the opportunity to collaborate with a tight-knit creative team in a fast-paced, visual-forward environment.

Responsibilities

Edit and assemble raw footage into polished videos that align with clients' branding and messaging.

Collaborate closely with the creative team to understand project objectives and deliver compelling visual narratives.

Incorporate graphics, animations, sound effects, and music to enhance video quality and engagement.

Ensure all video content meets technical specifications and is optimized for various platforms, including social media and web.

Edit high-quality video content from concept through delivery.

Manage multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.

Design and animate motion graphics to enhance visual storytelling.

Collaborate with creative directors, producers, and clients to align on project vision.

Organize and manage media assets across multiple projects.

Export deliverables optimized for various platforms (social, web, broadcast).

Stay up to date on editing and animation trends, especially in the luxury brand spaces.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in video editing and motion design

• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, and related CC tools

• Experience creating branded content for lifestyle, hospitality, or real estate clients is a major plus

• Strong sense of narrative, rhythm, pacing, and visual composition

• Ability to take creative feedback and iterate quickly

• Familiarity with sound editing, color correction, and asset management

• Bonus: Experience in 3D animation or graphic design

Salary Range

Competitive salary dependent on experience and portfolio strength.

Benefits

• Health coverage after 60 days

• Paid time off and holidays

• Professional development opportunities

• Creative studio environment with top-tier equipment

• Potential for performance-based bonuses

To Apply

Please send your resumé, portfolio, and a brief cover letter to with the subject: "Video Editor + Motion Graphics Designer – [Your Name]". Your portfolio should include a mix of edited video work and motion graphics, such as Instagram Reels, branded content, and animations.