Video Editor
Dr. Barbara Sturm seeks a Video Editor in London to lead post-production of luxury skincare content across campaigns and social channels.
Overview
Dr. Barbara Sturm is a premium skincare and beauty house renowned for science-led formulations and high-touch aesthetic experiences. The brand operates internationally across retail, clinics and digital platforms, combining medical credibility with refined visual storytelling to serve a discerning, luxury clientele.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end editing of filmed content for brand channels, including campaigns, product films, tutorials, interviews and social cutdowns.
- Translate creative briefs into polished edits that reflect the brands tonal and visual identity; ensure consistency in pacing, rhythm and storytelling across formats.
- Perform colour grading, audio clean-up and sound design to final delivery standards; manage transcoding and codec specifications for multiple platforms.
- Create social-first versions (verticals, shorts, loopable formats) from long-form materials and optimise edits for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and web.
- Collaborate closely with the Creative Director, in-house photographers, motion designers and external agencies to align on creative intent and delivery timelines.
- Manage project files, maintain an organised media archive and ensure safe handover of assets and masters.
- Implement feedback rapidly and iterate while maintaining high editorial standards under tight deadlines.
- Occasionally support on-set shoot supervision and media ingest to guarantee proper deliverables and metadata capture.
Qualifications
- Demonstrable showreel or portfolio of commercial beauty, luxury or lifestyle edits.
- Proven command of editorial craft, timing and narrative structure across short- and long-form content.
- Experience working with brand guidelines and delivering to platform-specific technical specifications.
- Strong collaborative skills with experience liaising across creative, marketing and production teams.
- Ability to prioritise multiple projects and meet concurrent deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
Experience
Typically 3+ years of professional editing experience in beauty, fashion, lifestyle or agency environments, with a track record of producing high-quality branded content for digital platforms.
Education
Degree or diploma in Film, Media, Communications or equivalent professional experience.
Culture
The workplace blends clinical rigor with creative refinement: teams are committed to scientific integrity while delivering elevated visual narratives. The environment values meticulous attention to detail, interdisciplinary collaboration and a high standard of aesthetic excellence typical of a luxury skincare brand.