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Hello! I'm Hector, a video editor and motion graphic designer with experience across freelance, agency, remote, and in-house settings. I craft compelling visuals through storytelling, editing, and design, focusing on brand consistency and audience engagement. I love turning raw footage into cinematic stories, optimizing formats for social media, and collaborating to bring a brand's vision to life using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and other tools. I'm excited to contribute my skills in storytelling, video editing, and motion design to help your content resonate and perform.…Hello! I'm Hector, a video editor and motion graphic designer with experience across freelance, agency, remote, and in-house settings. I craft compelling visuals through storytelling, editing, and design, focusing on brand consistency and audience engagement. I love turning raw footage into cinematic stories, optimizing formats for social media, and collaborating to bring a brand's vision to life using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and other tools. I'm excited to contribute my skills in storytelling, video editing, and motion design to help your content resonate and perform.

Hector Cruz

Motion Graphic Designer, Video Editor, Graphic Designer, +6

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Hello! I'm Hector, a video editor and motion graphic designer with experience across freelance, agency, remote, and in-house settings. I craft compelling visuals through storytelling, editing, and design, focusing on brand consistency and audience engagement. I love turning raw footage into cinematic stories, optimizing formats for social media, and collaborating to bring a brand's vision to life using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and other tools. I'm excited to contribute my skills in storytelling, video editing, and motion design to help your content resonate and perform.…Hello! I'm Hector, a video editor and motion graphic designer with experience across freelance, agency, remote, and in-house settings. I craft compelling visuals through storytelling, editing, and design, focusing on brand consistency and audience engagement. I love turning raw footage into cinematic stories, optimizing formats for social media, and collaborating to bring a brand's vision to life using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and other tools. I'm excited to contribute my skills in storytelling, video editing, and motion design to help your content resonate and perform.

Available to hire

Hello! I’m Hector, a video editor and motion graphic designer with experience across freelance, agency, remote, and in-house settings. I craft compelling visuals through storytelling, editing, and design, focusing on brand consistency and audience engagement.

I love turning raw footage into cinematic stories, optimizing formats for social media, and collaborating to bring a brand’s vision to life using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and other tools. I’m excited to contribute my skills in storytelling, video editing, and motion design to help your content resonate and perform.

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

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Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Video Editor at Ansira

July 1, 2025 - September 2, 2025

Oversaw a Serta Simmons holiday campaign as creative director and editor with a team in Pune, India. Maintained and improved video templates for educational and marketing content, resolving format issues for various platforms including OTT/OLV TV and conventions. Directed full-scale video campaigns across social, email, OTT, and convention channels contributing to a 20% increase in client retention. Created over 60 videos for high-profile brands such as Coca-Cola, INFINITI, ECHO, and Sherwin-Williams. Delivered national holiday campaigns for Serta with tools like Adobe Audition, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Illustrator, resulting in 18% year-over-year engagement growth.

Video Editor at CDK Global

May 30, 2020 - August 31, 2025

Redesigned how-to and product overview content, increasing retention by 20%, and launched promo videos for the learning center which expanded content visibility by 30%. Streamlined video editing processes by implementing templates for tutorial and marketing videos. Produced product explainer and internal training videos, reducing new marketing staff onboarding time by 30%. Supported a brand transition by updating visual templates and motion assets in line with new standards and collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance asset consistency and reduce revision cycles.

Motion Graphic Designer at Microsoft - Strategic Business Decisions Consulting

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019

Developed and delivered over 80 high-visibility content pieces including explainer videos and graphic design content; implemented a quarterly how-to explainer video series to improve retention. Designed event graphics, infographics, and presentation decks for marketing and enterprise strategy teams.

Freelance, Video Editor & Motion Graphics Designer at Freelance

August 1, 2025 - Present

Developed brand-consistent short-form videos, motion graphics, and promotional content, increasing retention by 25% through creative editing and storytelling. Managed full production workflows from concept to delivery, reducing production time by 40% by optimizing editing techniques and client communication. Leveraged AI tools such as Nano Bananna and Envato Elements to enhance video editing processes, resulting in a 50% increase in efficiency and a 30% improvement in video quality.