A long-term creative partnership to build a premium minimalist tech personal brand. Full ownership of post-production. Not an agency gig.
I am looking for a dedicated editor to help build my personal brand, which is directly tied to my software agency, Modh.
My content sits in the world of software engineering, AI, product thinking, and tech. The job is not simply to cut clips together. The job is to turn raw recordings into polished, premium media that makes complex ideas feel clear, modern, and authoritative.
I want a long-term creative partner. Someone who can take ownership of the editing style, maintain a consistent visual standard, produce strong thumbnails, and help create a repeatable monthly content engine.
This is not a fit for a generic editor who relies on loud graphics, overused presets, or fast-cut gimmicks to fake quality.
This role is for someone hands-on. Not a strategist who outsources. The person actually doing the work, owning quality end to end.
A lot of editors say they can do clean, premium, minimalist work. Very few actually can.
You know how to make content feel premium without over-editing it. Authority matters more than noise. The edit should support the message, not compete with it. No random animation spam, no childish reaction graphics, no overcooked captions, no fake "high energy" editing patterns. You should know when to leave space, when to simplify, and when to use motion to help explain something rather than decorate it.
My content often touches technical concepts. Software. AI. Systems. Product. Engineering tradeoffs. You should be comfortable creating clean text treatments, subtle callouts, diagram-like overlays, interface or UI-style framing devices. Motion that feels modern and intentional. Typography that looks like it belongs in a premium tech brand. I do not need cinema-level 3D work. I do need someone who can use motion design intelligently and tastefully.
Long-form editing is not just about cutting silence. It is about rhythm, clarity, structure, and viewer retention without cheap tricks. Remove dead space without making speech feel rushed. Preserve natural authority in delivery. Tighten explanations where needed. Let strong moments breathe. Use B-roll, overlays, and cutaways intentionally.
I do not want random clips chopped out of long videos. I want someone who understands how to identify the strongest hooks, the most opinionated moments, the clearest educational segments, the most replayable or shareable insights. Short-form should feel native to the platform while still matching the overall brand.
Thumbnails are click decisions, not decoration. You should understand composition, contrast, hierarchy, simplicity, curiosity, and readability at small size.
Think Ed Lawrence, Film Booth, and clean creator education. Not hype-first YouTube editing. The work should feel like it belongs to someone credible in software and product, not someone chasing generic internet attention.
All visual work should align with the Modh design system.
These are the benchmarks. Not to copy, but to calibrate your understanding of the quality bar and creative direction.
If your instinct is to make everything louder, faster, more intense, and more animated, this is not the role.
Raw video footage filmed in SLog on a Sony A7CII with separate audio recorded on a Shure SM7DB. Full transcripts, concept notes, clear context on what the video is about, guidance on what matters and what to emphasize, and technical explanations where needed.
If you have preferred camera settings, workflow preferences, or anything that would make post-production cleaner on your side, I am happy to align upfront.
Has real taste
Understands premium creator brands
Understands talking-head educational content
Can balance clarity, pace, and design
Works inside an established brand language
Wants a long-term retainer relationship
Handles both video editing and thumbnails
Only knows hype editing
Needs constant micromanagement
Cannot design thumbnails
Does not understand brand consistency
No eye for typography or layout
Relies entirely on templates and trend copying
Cannot handle recurring monthly volume
Weak on communication or follow-through
Before committing to an ongoing retainer, we start with a paid trial. The point is simple: make sure the aesthetic aligns, communication is solid, quality is real, and you can execute consistently.
I am looking for either a flat monthly retainer or a clear per-video / per-package rate structure. No hourly billing. For the right person, I am happy to refer you to other entrepreneurs in my network who need this same level of work.
To prove you read the brief, start your message with the word: Minimal
Portfolio: clean, premium, talking-head, tech, or motion work. Not a random montage.
LinkedIn profile
Timezone and English fluency (written and spoken)
Current capacity and how many similar clients you serve
Turnaround expectations for trial, long-form, shorts, and thumbnail rounds
Pricing: flat rate for the paid trial and rough monthly retainer
A short note on why you are a fit