Director of Motion & Post

Summary

Join Pendulum, a revolutionary company focused on improving physical and mental health through microbiome restoration, as their Director of Motion & Post. Lead and build the in-house video team, shaping the visual identity across various platforms. You will be a creative visionary and hands-on operator, ensuring high-quality video content for brand campaigns, paid media, and marketing initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize video assets for performance. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise in video production software, and a passion for creating impactful video content. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and equity.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in video/motion creative roles
• Deep expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects), DaVinci Resolve, and Figma. Knowledge of 3D workflows (Cinema 4D, Blender) is a plus
• Proven success creating performance-optimized video for Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and display networks
• Strong understanding of post-production pipelines, color grading, sound design, and compression/export settings for various platforms
• Excellent leadership and mentorship skills—able to inspire and grow a high-output creative team
• Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and a strong communicator who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of all motion content across performance marketing, website, product launches, email, and organic social
• Manage external production partners and freelancers
• Build scalable systems for post-production workflows, asset management, and creative QA
• Collaborate closely with Growth Marketing and Media teams to concept, test, and optimize high-performing video assets
• Own and evolve our visual language in motion—ensuring alignment with brand standards and pushing creative boundaries
• Support A/B testing efforts by creating multiple design variations for performance testing
• Partner with external agencies or freelancers as needed to scale creative output
• Champion experimentation and iterative development of video content based on performance data and channel insights
• Stay on the pulse of industry trends, platform best practices, and emerging technologies in video and animation

Preferred Qualifications

Experience directing talent and managing live-action shoots is a bonus

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Commuter Benefits
• Life & STD Insurance
• Company match on 401 (k)
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Equity