Video editor + AI UGC Specialist for D2C Brand

**Upwork Job Post: Video Editor + AI UGC Specialist for D2C Brand (Paid Trial → Ongoing)** **About the Role** We're a scaling D2C brand looking for a **Video Editor who can generate realistic AI UGC/avatars** (Higgsfield, Kling, Nano Banana) and edit high-converting direct-response ads. This starts as a **paid trial for one video concept** — if it performs, we move to a recurring freelance relationship (10–15 concepts/month). **What You'll Do** - Receive a script + B-roll/assets folder from us - Generate realistic AI avatar/UGC footage using **Higgsfield (Soul 2.0, Nano Banana Pro) + Kling 3.0** - Edit a 15–30s ad in CapCut: tight pacing, hook variations, captions, B-roll overlays, SFX - Deliver 3 hook variations (same body) for testing - Incorporate feedback via Frame.io in **one revision pass** **Must-Have Experience** - **Proven portfolio of realistic AI avatar ads** — no uncanny valley, lip-sync must be precise - Hands-on with **Higgsfield, Kling 3.0, Nano Banana Pro, CapCut** - D2C / paid social ad editing experience (show examples with performance context) - Strong scripting instinct: hook writing, pacing, retention editing - Reliable communication, meets deadlines, works in Slack + ClickUp **Trial Task (Paid: $40–50)** We provide: script + organized B-roll/assets folder + funded Higgsfield access if needed. You deliver: 1 fully edited ad (15–30s) with **3 hook variations**, exported and ready to launch. We evaluate on: hook retention, pacing, CTR potential, avatar realism, caption quality. **Compensation & Structure** - Trial: **$40–50 flat** for the test concept - Ongoing: **Flat $40/concept** (regardless of length) + **performance bonus** on winners - Volume: 10–15 concepts/week once ramped - Payment: Upwork (weekly/milestone) **How to Apply** 1. Share **2–3 best D2C AI avatar ads** you've made (include platform/results if possible)