Adán J.
✨ Newly AddedSenior Video Editor
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Notable Highlight
Adan led video teams for over 10 years, advancing from motion graphics trainee to head of video at a major media group's branded content studio. He oversaw two TV shows on Sony Entertainment and E!, and produced work for Disney, Adidas, American Eagle, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and Riot Games.
Experience Summary
Adan is a video producer, editor, and creative director with over 10 years of experience in post-production, branded content, advertising, editorial video, and motion graphics, and approximately 5 years focused on social and marketing content. Most recently, he served as head of video for a B2B tech company, producing marketing, educational, and product videos from concept through final delivery and reporting to the marketing director. Previously, he directed production for a lifestyle magazine and its studio, created campaigns for global sportswear, apparel, and gaming brands, and managed video and media production for a studio, where he led the production and post-production team, launched a podcast, and produced live-streamed events. He spent six years at a major media group, rising from motion graphics trainee to head of video for its branded content studio, managing the internal video team and overseeing TV programs and digital shows for entertainment and news networks. He typically led projects from pitch to delivery. He studied interaction design at UI and speaks Spanish natively and English at a C2 level.
Key Achievements
Rose from motion graphics trainee to head of video at a major media group's branded content studio, leading its internal video team. Oversaw two TV shows on international entertainment networks, plus a live news segment and a digital business news program. Produced and edited campaigns for global sportswear, apparel, and gaming brands. Launched and produced a podcast and live-streamed events during the pandemic's onset. Grew a production studio's client portfolio to include major banking, entertainment, retail, and advertising clients.
Skills
Tools:
- Adobe Premiere Pro Adobe After Effects Adobe Audition Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator DaVinci Resolve Final Cut Pro Cinema 4D ElevenLabs Midjourney Industries: Entertainment and media Fashion and apparel e-commerce Automotive Sports and gaming Technology and B2B software Financial services Food
- beverage
- spirits Influencer marketing Skills: Video editing and post-production Motion graphics and 3D animation Creative direction and concepting Storytelling for branded and social content End-to-end production
- from brief to delivery Leading video and post-production teams Workflow and production management Live streaming and podcast production Client and talent management
Work Experience
Head of Video
a previous company · Remote · Jan 2024 - Present
- Create video content for the Marketing team, reporting directly to the Marketing Director.
- Produce marketing, educational, and product-focused videos for the company's app, Quality team, and specific clients.
- Manage projects from concept and production through post-production and final delivery.
Producer & Director
HS · Freelance / Partner · Jan 2023 - Present
- Partner in a content production company focused on studio operations, production, and post-production.
- Contribute across productions and primarily in the post-production process.
- Work with clients including Telefónica Movistar, MARS, British American Tobacco, and Grupo Herdez.
- Focus on bringing new clients to the studio after relocating from Mexico City to Mérida.
Production Director
HPM · 2023 - 2025
- Manage productions across the magazine and production studio.
- Produce content for clients including José Cuervo, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Palacio de Hierro, and the Longines Global Champions Tour.
- Create and produce daily and branded editorial content for the magazine.
Producer & Director
ES · Freelance / Personal Project · 2021 - 2023
- Produce and edit content for American Eagle, Adidas, ClutchPoints, and Riot Games.
- Develop video and photography campaigns with talent agencies and personalities, including launch videos and branded campaigns.
- Produce two campaigns for NLH (No Label Here), a limited clothing brand working with influencers.
Head of Video & Media Production
LFGC · 2019 - 2021
- Manage the production and post-production team and create audiovisual content from brief to final delivery.
- Launch and produce El Aquelarre Podcast, live-stream events, and branded content for multiple companies during the beginning of the pandemic.
- Produce content for Business Insider, Matatena Producciones, CAABSA, Centro Comercial Santa Fe, Expo Santa Fe, La Martina, Media Surf, Digitall Post, DRIVE, AMECSA, Concret, and The Bim Group.
- Develop new business and grow the studio's client portfolio, including BBVA, Grupo Tración, OCESA, Disney, Liverpool, Galerías, and Publicis México.
Head of Video & Creative Direction
SA · 2018 - 2019
- Lead the video department and delivery of multimedia content for political campaigns.
- Translate campaign briefs into video strategies and multimedia content, working closely with the agency owner and Creative Director.
Head of Video
a previous company · 2017 - 2018
- Develop content and creative ideas for new products and campaigns for Mi Reina (Food & Beverage) and Allaire Collection Privée (Luxury Spirits).
Head of Video
B@GE · 2014 - 2017
- Lead the video department and oversee the full production process from brief to final delivery.
- Manage the internal video team and work closely with the Creative Director and Commercial team across entertainment, fashion, automotive, financial, gourmet, leisure, lifestyle, and technology accounts.
- Oversee two TV shows broadcast on Sony Entertainment and E!, plus a live segment with CNN en Español, a business and corporate news digital program for CNN Expansión, and podcasts for ELLE México and Chilango.
Motion Graphics & Post-Production Coordinator
GE · 2013 - 2014
- Lead motion graphics and post-production for editorial and branded content, including video editing and motion graphics for ELLE México, Travel + Leisure, CNN México, InStyle, Life & Style, Expansión, and mediotiempo.com.
Senior Motion Graphics Designer & Post-Producer
GE · 2012 - 2013
- Execute motion graphics design, video editing, and post-production for the editorial team.
Motion Graphics & Post-Production Trainee
GE · 2011 - 2012
- Support editorial and post-production teams with video editing and motion graphics.