VirtuHire

Global SA-talent recruitment and EOR

Performance Video Editor + Graphic Designer

Video Production & EditingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRemote in South AfricaNo salary listedRemote

About the Job

Requirements

At least 3 years of relevant experience in video editing or design.
Proven exposure to direct-to-consumer or performance-marketing creatives.
Strong understanding of human psychology and buyer behavior, with the ability to translate insights into high-converting creatives.
Understanding of hooks, retention, and ad fatigue.
Video editing skills using Premiere Pro, CapCut, Final Cut, or equivalent tools.
Design skills using Photoshop or equivalent tools, and the ability to create clean, premium, brand-aligned visuals.
Ability to generate hyper-realistic AI videos and creatives.
Experience with AI video, image generation, voiceovers, and scripting.
Strong interest in AI and willingness to lead AI adoption within the creative function.
Ability to produce a high volume of work, take ownership, and drive work independently.
Open to learning new tools, skills, and responsibilities, and actively keeping up with creative and AI trends.
Portfolio including direct-to-consumer ads, design, and AI-generated work; applicants must include 2–3 high-performing creatives, results if possible, and a short Loom video covering their introduction, creative approach, AI workflow, and fit. Applications without relevant direct-to-consumer work will not be considered.

Responsibilities

Edit high-performing direct-to-consumer ad creatives for Meta, TikTok, and YouTube.
Turn raw and user-generated-content footage into conversion-focused videos.
Design static creatives, including ads, thumbnails, and landing visuals.
Generate hyper-realistic AI videos and visuals.
Create compelling hooks and storytelling for advertising creatives.
Repurpose content across multiple platforms.
Rapidly iterate on successful creatives.
Use AI tools to accelerate production and ideation.
Collaborate on creative strategy, beyond execution.
Maintain high creative output and velocity across projects.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with direct-to-consumer, skincare, or beauty brands.
Understanding of direct-response marketing.
Experience working with creative strategists or media buyers.

Performance Video Editor + Graphic Designer

VirtuHire · South Africa (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-17

Workplace: remote

Description

About Us

We’re a fast-growing premium D2C skincare brand building more than just products.

Our mission is to bring clinic-grade skincare into everyday homes — delivering professional-level results without the high cost, complexity, or intimidation of in-clinic treatments.

We combine advanced formulations with strong branding and performance-driven marketing. Creative is a core driver of growth.

Role Overview

We’re hiring a hybrid creative who can edit high-converting videos, design premium visuals, and generate hyper-realistic AI content.

This is a performance-driven role. You won’t just execute — you’ll own outcomes, contribute to strategy, and help scale creative output across the business.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Edit high-performing D2C ad creatives (Meta, TikTok, YouTube)
Turn raw/UGC footage into conversion-focused videos
Design static creatives (ads, thumbnails, landing visuals)
Generate hyper-realistic AI videos and visuals
Create scroll-stopping hooks and compelling storytelling
Repurpose content across multiple platforms
Rapidly iterate on winning creatives
Use AI tools to accelerate production and ideation
Collaborate on creative strategy (not just execution)
Ensure high output and creative velocity across projects

What We’re Looking For

1. Experience

Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in video editing/design
Proven exposure to D2C / performance marketing creatives

2. Performance + Psychology Understanding

Strong understanding of human psychology and buyer behavior
Ability to translate insights into high-converting creatives
Understands hooks, retention, and ad fatigue

3. Strong Editing + Design Skills

Video: Premiere Pro / CapCut / Final Cut
Design: Photoshop (or equivalent)
Ability to create clean, premium, brand-aligned visuals

4. Advanced AI Capability

Able to generate hyper-realistic AI videos and creatives
Experience with AI video, image generation, voiceovers, and scripting
Strong interest in AI and willingness to lead AI adoption within the creative function

5. Ownership, Speed & Execution

Highly productive with a strong bias toward getting things done
Self-motivated (“batteries included”)
Ensures high output — both personally and within the team
Able to take ownership and drive work independently

6. Growth Mindset

Open to learning new tools, skills, and responsibilities
Thrives in a fast-moving, agile environment
Actively keeps up with trends in creative and AI

Nice to Have

Experience with D2C / skincare / beauty brands
Understanding of direct response marketing
Experience working with creative strategists or media buyers

How to Apply

Please include:

Portfolio (D2C ads + design + AI-generated work)
2–3 high-performing creatives you’ve worked on (with results if possible)
A short Loom video covering:
Your introduction
Your editing & creative approach
Your AI workflow (especially hyper-realistic content)
Why you’re a strong fit

Applications without relevant D2C work will not be considered.

Benefits

Role Details

Full-time
Remote
Compensation based on experience and performance

Why Join Us

Work directly on high-impact, revenue-driving creatives
Gain exposure to the entire D2C business ecosystem
Be at the forefront of AI implementation in a fast-scaling brand
Continuous learning and growth across creative, marketing, and AI

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About the Company

VirtuHire

Global SA-talent recruitment and EOR

VirtuHire connects US, UK, and Australia-based companies with pre-vetted South African professionals, providing end-to-end recruitment and employer-of-record (EOR) services. It sources and vets candidates, presents a shortlist within about five business days, and then handles onboarding, payroll, compliance, and ongoing HR management as the legal employer of records under a monthly retainer with a 30-day replacement guarantee. The service differentiates itself with offshore staffing from South Africa offering payroll-less recruitment fees plus full HR administration and significant salary-cost savings of roughly 60% to 85% compared with US hires. Its goal is to simplify international hiring for growing companies by delivering quick access to vetted talent, compliant HR processes, and predictable costs.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Cape Town, South Africa
Founded: 2019

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