David Kirkwood
About David Kirkwood
David Kirkwood is a Senior Video Editor at Rath Digital in Melbourne, Australia, with over six years of experience in video editing. He has a strong educational background in screen production and has worked with various companies, including Shootsta and DDB Remedy, where he has received high client approval ratings.
Work at Rath Digital
David Kirkwood has been working as a Video Editor at Rath Digital since 2018. He has accumulated six years of experience in this role while based in Melbourne, Australia. His responsibilities include editing video content and collaborating with clients to ensure their vision is realized in the final product.
Experience at Shootsta
David Kirkwood has held multiple positions at Shootsta, starting as a Video Editor for three months in 2019, then progressing to a Mid-level Video Editor from 2019 to 2020. He has been a Senior Video Editor since 2020, where he has risen from an entry-level position to a senior role in just 16 months. His work involves managing post-production requirements for over 30 clients and mentoring the editing team.
Educational Background
David Kirkwood studied at Swinburne University of Technology, earning a Bachelor of Screen Production from 2017 to 2019. He also attended SAE Institute Athens, where he studied for a year from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor of Games and Interactive Entertainment at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) from 2009 to 2012, and he achieved a Diploma in Screen and Media from SAE Institute from 2016 to 2017.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current roles, David Kirkwood worked as a Motion Graphic Designer at Neuratech for eight months in 2018. He also gained experience as a Freelance 3D Animator at Network Ten for one month in 2012 and as a Video Editor for TEDxUQ in 2015 for three months. His diverse background in video editing and animation contributes to his expertise in the field.
Client Collaboration and Mentorship
David Kirkwood collaborates with clients to create on-brand video content at scale, working under tight deadlines with contractual 24-hour turnarounds. He is also part of the leadership team, focusing on enhancing the skills of the editing team and improving overall production value through mentorship.