Junior Motion GFX / Video Editor

*Please share your portfolio with your application.

The Role

Responsibilities

• Create on-brand, on-brief visually stunning motion graphics, animations & edited video content that will cut through the clutter on various digital media platforms-with a keen eye for aesthetics, detail & storytelling (pacing & timing), aiming to exceed expectations
• Incorporate on-brand typography, visual effects & sound design to enhance overall impact & engagement of motion graphic content; willingness to appear in content as needed (voice, hand, etc.)
• Take approved creative concepts from approval to completion-utilizing a strong understanding of design principles, composition of footage & text/design elements in dynamic yet digestible ways-while also ensuring each project's output is error-free & meets technical requirements (file formats, file size limitations, tech specs) for delivery across multiple channels (e.g. events, social, web)
• Ability to adapt & optimize content for various screen sizes & resolution to ensure seamless playback on various devices
• Execution of materials as directed by senior design leads & mid-level Motion GFX / video editor
• Ensure state guidelines and all compliance requirements are being met
• Organize and maintain working & final files within current project management / file storage systems
• Stay current with industry trends & best practices; continuously refining skills, quickly adapting to new technologies & exploring new techniques to push the boundaries of motion graphics / video editing
• Manage multiple projects & priorities while working multiple disciplines at once
• Willing to travel for relevant projects; may include night, weekend, holiday availability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an art/design/production field, preferred
• Minimum of 1+ years of experience as a motion graphics designer and/or video editor, either within an advertising or design agency, firm, a production company, or an internal creative marketing team
• Must work with a high sense of urgency & integrity; easily adapting to quick change; motivated by creative problem solving & shifting deadlines
• Delivers fully realized motion graphics, edited videos & animations for events/experiential projects, plus visual effects for key brands' digital channels; strong attention to detail & accuracy with a willingness to adapt to existing workflows, while also contributing suggestions for improvements
• Proficiency in Premiere, After Effects, motion tracking, rotoscoping, key compositing, color grading, basic audio editing, Final Cut Pro, Davinci and similar tools as needed; proficiency in all Microsoft software, basic Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator skills; project management software & cloud/non-cloud-based storage systems
• Have a strong online portfolio demonstrating a passion for thoroughly executed storytelling thru video & motion graphics regardless of budget; experience producing for events, experiential content, social platforms, quick-turn time-sensitive projects; consumer goods, retail, and regulated industries preferred
• Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently (w/ minimal supervision, receiving guidance from manager about the work & prioritization) and within teams with resourcefulness & common sense
• Excellent interpersonal communication (written & verbal) and project/time-management skills
• Strong project management & organizational skills; ability to prioritize & manage the execution of multiple projects across multiple brands
• Possesses a high level of critical thinking, continuously open to constructive, developmental feedback
• Interacts regularly with Design Director & mid-level Motion GFX / video editor, plus Events/Experiential team, Brand Activation, the rest of the internal design team, and other cross-functional teams as needed for completion of assignments.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass any and all required background checks
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must be approved b y state badging agency to work in cannabis industry

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