We are looking for a freelance Adaptation Artist, whose role is focused on the evolving post-production workflows through expertise, automation and collaborative problem-solving. This position is responsible for efficiently adapting creative assets using Adobe After Effects and other Creative Suite tools, with a strong emphasis on designing and implementing automated solutions, templates and scripts (using After Effects Expressions and scripting languages like Java Script).
Beyond hands on editing, the Adaptation Artist drives efficiency, streamlines processes, provides technical support and actively contributes to the development and training of the wider editing team, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of assets.
This role is currently a freelance role on an adhoc basis depending on project needs.
What You'll Do
- Adapting creative assets and building templates for automation using Adobe After Effects
- Serve as an expert on After Effects work and provide support to the global team
- Solid knowledge in JavaScript, Google Apps Script and Adobe After Effects Expressions
- Propose and co-create automation solutions using scripting and expressions to streamline repetitive tasks, optimize workflows, and enhance efficiency across internal teams
- Edit creative assets for adaptation using Adobe Creative Suite, conform and deliver them as per technical requirements
- Conduct quality control (QC) to ensure materials meet client guidelines
- Ensure accuracy of file naming conventions while maintaining an organized and clean folder structure
- Proactively identify and troubleshoot any issues that arise
- Collaborate with team leads to develop new workflows, streamline & optimize processes from a technical standpoint
- Some knowledge of other editing tools like Avid, Davinci Resolve is beneficial
- Be a dependable team member in resolving technical inquiries and challenges
- Monitor project status and progress, ensuring timely completion and delivery
- Ensure accurate and timely time reporting across all platforms.
What You Need
- 6-8 years of working experience in a post-production or similar professional editing environment.
- Solid knowledge in JavaScript, Google Apps Script and Adobe After Effects Expressions.
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in a Media management/studies or relevant course
- Strong hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly After Effects, Premiere Pro and Media Encoder.
- Strong understanding of post-production workflows and delivery standards.
- Comfortable managing file structures, servers, and technical troubleshooting
- Experience improving workflows, documenting processes, or supporting automation.
- Ability to guide or train junior editors on tools and processes.
Who You Are
- You're proactive and take ownership.
- You enjoy building and improving workflows, not just following them.
- You're patient and supportive when helping others learn or level up.
- You communicate clearly and enjoy collaborating across teams (creative, PM, IT).
- You're detail-oriented but not rigid - you know when to be precise and when to adapt.
- You're curious about technology and always looking for better ways to work.
- You're open to growing into a lead or people-management role over time.
What's In It For You
At Orb Group, you'll get an exciting challenge at an entrepreneurial and global company, where we believe that high job satisfaction is the basis for personal achievement. You will be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow. We are open-minded, receptive and strive for honesty and integrity.
We believe our people and our work make the difference for our clients and their audience. With us, you get to work with market-leading brands and exciting customers who will challenge you, and you, them.
Who We Are
Meet Orb Group. We are an independent global specialist in production and content marketing from inception to delivery, powered by technology and fueled by creativity. We have multiple global offices and 100+ colleagues worldwide, but we work as one team. We've partnered with some of the world's biggest and most innovative and recognizable brands, including Ikea, Dyson, Absolut, Netflix, CBS, Polestar, Lego and PBS. Just to name a few.
Let's craft better stories. Join us!
Orb Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
