DIPEN MAHARJAN
Video Editor ? Motion Designer ? Content Strategist
Toronto, Ontario ? +1-437-***-**** ? LinkedIn Profile ? Portfolio Website
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dynamic Video Editor and Motion Designer with 4+ years of experience producing compelling content across
corporate, social media, and advertising channels. Proven track record of delivering high-impact visuals ? from
viral short-form content surpassing 5M+ views to business-critical internal productions. Adept at leading projects
end-to-end and collaborating cross-functionally in fast-paced creative environments.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Video Editor Sep 2025 ? May 2026
Definity Financial ? Waterloo, Ontario
Produced and edited a wide range of video content for both in-house corporate communications and
external social media platforms, ensuring consistent brand identity and high production quality.
Managed full-cycle video projects from pre-production planning through final delivery, coordinating timelines,
assets, and stakeholder feedback.
Served as the primary Motion Designer, designing and animating logo reveals, motion graphics for
presentations, and branded visual elements used across multiple departments.
Collaborated cross-functionally with Social Media, Marketing, Internal Communications, Strategic Advisory,
and Events teams to align creative output with business objectives.
Partnered directly with senior leadership on high-priority, business-critical projects including monthly
executive reports and company-wide communications.
Video Editor / Motion Designer Sep 2024 ? Aug 2025
Dragonfruit Media ? Los Angeles, CA (Remote)
Edited short-form and long-form video content for prominent creators and brands including Mark Manson,
David Heacock, WHOOP, Sandeep Swadia, and Brandon Dawson.
Produced short-form content that collectively surpassed 5M+ views, demonstrating a strong command of
platform algorithms, pacing, and audience engagement.
Delivered an average of 2 short-form videos per day, consistently meeting tight production deadlines in a
high-volume content environment.
Collaborated closely with Project Production Managers and Creative Directors to align editorial direction with
broader content strategy and brand guidelines.
Worked alongside writers and senior editors to develop strategic hooks, refine messaging, and execute
multiple rounds of feedback-driven revisions.
Edited podcast episodes, managing audio synchronization, b-roll integration, and visual storytelling for
long-form interview formats.
Paid Ads Video Editor Jan 2024 ? Sep 2024
Arcady Media ? Toronto, Ontario
Conceptualized and produced 30+ high-converting paid advertising videos featuring sophisticated motion
graphics, driving measurable revenue growth for clients.
Collaborated with creative strategists and account managers to translate campaign goals into compelling
visual narratives tailored to target audiences.
Optimized video assets across multiple social media platforms (Meta, TikTok, YouTube) to meet
platform-specific technical and creative requirements, maximizing ad performance.
Freelance Video Editor 2022 ? Present
Independent ? Remote
Delivered diverse video productions for clients including Worksport, AGMD Group, Jhoty Podcast, Elite
Entrepreneurs, and Growth Writer, spanning short-form commercials, video sales letters (VSLs), and
coaching/educational content.
Managed client relationships, creative briefs, and project timelines independently, consistently exceeding
client expectations and driving repeat business.
EDUCATION
Diploma ? Broadcasting, Television & Film 2023 ? 2025
Humber College ? Toronto, Ontario
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Editing:Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro
Motion / VFX:Adobe After Effects, Blender, Adobe Illustrator
Design:Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
Audio:Pro Tools
Specialties:Motion Graphics, Color Grading, Short-Form Content, Paid Ads, Podcast Editing, VSL Production