We currently have a high demand for Designers, Artists and Animators and are keen to add to our existing pool of trusted and established talent. We are looking for experienced artists (min 2 years) with a mix of skills; as well as After Effects Designers, Animators and Compositors, we need people with advanced Cinema 4D skills and others who can also edit in Final Cut Pro or Premier.

Proficient Skills on Photoshop and AFX are a must, Maya and Cinema4D are a plus

Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment, able to multi-task in a fast-paced creative environment.

Preferable with work experience of 3 years

-Must have a solid understanding of Cinema 4D.

-Experience with After Effects a plus.

Software Experience Necessary: Cinema 4D and After Effects.

Applicant should have a background in recruiting graphic designers and 3D animators that have expertise and Cinema 4D and Adobe Suite (After Effect, Photoshop).

You must be able to work on site in our Culver City, CA facilities.  No remote locations accepted.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Post job descriptions on relevant job boards and social media
• Screen incoming resumes and submit qualified candidates for various positions
• Have the ability to “hunt” or “dig” for candidates across functions 
• Build effective networks and relationships with the appropriate communities which may include both technical and broadcast graphics design/animation communities
• create an on-going pipeline of qualified candidates 
• Track candidate status and maintain database of applicants
• Guide new hires through the orientation process and department standard operating procedures
• Conduct reference checks
• Provide and implement recruiting strategies
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong understanding of network broadcast graphics.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple recruitment activities and handle a variety of searches simultaneously.
• Knowledge of targeted or niche boards leveraged to attract the desired diverse population
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Quick study – ability to learn and quickly apply
• Critical thinking
• Thoroughness and follow-through
• Good judgment
• Efficient time management
• Interpersonal flexibility
• Professional poise and presence
• Sales aptitude
• Honesty

We are looking for a rep to join the team and help with the sales effort. If you’re a more “hands on” kind of person and like producing as well, you have the option of helping to produce the projects that you help bring in.

Qualifications:

• Well connected in the marketing and production industry.
• Great understanding of the production process, most specifically with motion design and/or interactive design.
• Well experienced working in marketing and production.
• A desire to create amazing work and not settling for anything less.
• Enthusiastic.
• Hard working.

Location:

Raleigh, NYC or LA are the preferred location options but we are not opposed to this candidate being located elsewhere.

Compensation:

A handsome commission plus extra compensation for producing if you so decide. 

• Actively learn and demonstrate deep knowledge of the Network Brand
• Design and animate projects that are consistent to the visual expression of the Network in promo and show packages
• Create marketing solutions for on-air snipes and implement them
• Collaborate with Executive Creative Director and Sr. Art Directors on broad network initiatives
• Work efficiently within project schedule and budget
• Mentor/train Designer/Animators in all aspect of design and animation
• Recommend and evaluate new software and/or equipment

Basic Qualifications

• Design degree and a minimum of 6 years industry experience, demonstrated by reel
• Network experience required; news and live events experience, a plus

Design Skills

• Excels in brand identity, packaging and information graphics
• Proven conceptual thinker that is able to solve problems at all levels
• Excellent typographic skill and knowledge of typography
• Expertise in motion graphics – animation, choreography and editorial disciplines
• Ability to work with both live-action and remote elements
• Demonstrated advance photography skill and knowledge
• Demonstrated knowledge of current trends, techniques and pop culture

Technical Knowledge

• Advance knowledge of broadcast standards and equipment
• Advance knowledge of post-production equipment and workflow
• Macintosh system savvy, with knowledge of video systems and formats
• Expertise in After Effects, PhotoShop, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, Premiere, InDesign, and C4D; Acrobat Pro and Keynote, a plus
• Working knowledge of Avid, VizRT and Deko systems. Ross Xpressions, a plus

Eligibility Requirements

• Interested candidates must submit a resume through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Willingness to work in Los Angeles, CA
• Must be willing to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice as needed
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

Desired Characteristics

• Honest, with excellent work ethics; complies with company policies
• Pro-active, organized and excellent time management skills and able to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Effective communicator that is able to take direction well
• Levelheaded, calm, functions well under stress
• Passionate about design
• Meticulous; pays attention to details and QCs own work
• Works well in teams and independently
• Good sense of humor

Key Responsibilities:

• To generate original design concepts and develop Skype’s Motion Language into a tangible user experience. 
• You will be working alongside Motion,Visual and Interaction Designers to help develop illustrations and motion studies into interactive prototypes.
• Collaborating with Developers to translate prototypes and designs into native code to run across multiple platforms; Desktop, Mobile and Web.

Expertise / Experience :

• A good eye for design with an exceptional portfolio showcasing Motion, Visual and Interactive work.
• Experience building Prototypes and Motion Design for User Interfaces.
• Good knowledge of the best practices for cross-platform devices and applications.
• Understanding of CSS3 transitions/animations and Javascript
• Experience working with After Effects and other VFX packages.
• CoreAnimation, WebGL and OpenGL experience is a plus.

Frank Collective is a creative digital and design production company based in DUMBO, Brooklyn and Los Angeles. We partner with agencies, production companies and work directly with clients to create apps, websites, web content, video, logos and brand campaigns. www.frankcollective.com

What We Do

Integrated branding, creative concepting and production work for a variety of local and global clients such as Getty Images, Conde Nast, Dumbo Arts Festival, Pernod Absinthe and Mini. An average Frank project ranges from a website to web films to mobile apps to motion graphics to installations and ad campaigns. We’re working on taxidermy and juggling.

Where We Are

Our offices are located in the DUMBO neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. Good friendly people one stop out of Manhattan. We even have coffee and treats too!

Who We’re Looking For

Someone with a blue collar work ethic and art school ideals. We put our heads down when its time to work and occasionally burn the midnight oil — but we also know how to maintain our quality of life so when there isn’t a deadline looming we can often be found working on self initiated projects, learning something new, enjoying the neighborhood, or at the local watering hole.

Requirements

· Must have an interest in digital and video production. FYI – this is not a film/TV production company.

· College juniors, seniors and new graduates encouraged to apply.

· Please look through our website before applying. Good to know what we do!

· Must be able to work onsite in DUMBO, Brooklyn. Our hours are 9:30am – 6:30pm, Monday – Friday.

· Dates of internship are June 3 – August 29, 2013.

· Do not respond to this post to inquire about other positions.

· Training offered: Assist with office management, building presentations, pre-production, shooting, creative concepting, social networking, website maintenance.

· Work closely with and take direction from a team of designers, art directors, producers, video directors, editors and animators.

· Great organizational + communication skills

· Experience with Word, Excel, Keynote, Final Cut, After Effects, InDesign, and/or Quickbooks a plus.

· Stipend: $25/day for days worked

· Based in NYC.

· Unfortunately we will only be reaching out to candidates we are interested in. Sorry we can’t respond to all inquiries. Please do not contact the office.

• Produce cutting-edge promotional films for web-based and live presentations.
• Shoot professional quality video & photography.
• Produce concepts and storyboards to share with the creative department.
• Develop new marketing and promotional concepts.
• Photograph completed projects on location (may require travel) for web & print advertisements.
• Document the progress of architectural projects from concept to realization, and provide design & sales team with photo/video documentation.
• Manage and adhere to strict project timelines.
• Edit, retouch, and enhance all photo and video content.

The preferred candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Minimum two (2) years of full-time Motion Graphics experience .
• Post-secondary education in Animation/Film/Video Production.
• Experience in realistic 3D architectural rendering is a plus.
• Proficient in high quality photography.
• Proficient in video editing, image retouching, and Camera Raw retouching.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.
• Proficient in the following software: Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, Photoshop, Camera Raw, Premiere Pro/Sony Vegas.
• Experience shooting on Canon 5D Mark II (the company camera).

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK AT THE CULVER CITY FACILITY (on-site only).  NO REMOTE WORK WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Our main focus is in producing award-winning on-air graphics that may include show graphic packages, promos, interstitials, logos and effects-driven animations and graphics, etc.).

Requirements:

• Broadcast graphics experience required
• Must have design skills in broadcast graphics
• Expertise with Cinema 4D
• Flexibility on working weekends and 4am shifts
• Strong knowledge of standard graphic design software (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Output high quality work per design direction
• Detail-oriented
• Understanding and experience with sports motion graphics a plus
• Ability to meet fast-turnaround deadlines on time or early
• Strong work ethics
• Ability to perform and participate in a dynamic team environment
• Communicate clearly
• Organized and able to follow instructions accurately
• Excellent problem solving ability
• Fluent English, written and spoken

theWit is a AAA Four Diamond Hotel in downtown Chicago which has been recognized as a Condé Nast Traveler “Hot Hotel,” a “World’s Best Awards” Nominee (Travel+Leisure) and one of the “Top 5 Trendiest Hotels in the U.S.,” (TripAdvisor.com) among an outpouring of acclaim.   ROOF, its globally-recognized lounge on the 27^th floor is seeking team-oriented creative artists with the  passion to deliver a mesmerizing, theatrical multi-visual experience to the individuals and groups who patronize the venue named #1 Nightclub in Chicago for the third straight year. (Nightclub&Bar, 2013)

theOpportunity

ROOF on theWit is seeking a motion graphics producer with a strong interest in creating animations for our 3D projection mapping wall. The right candidate will be able to work with our catering and sales groups to create spectacular creative content for cutting-edge brands booking special events at ROOF on theWit.  This person will possess excellent communication skills and interface deftly with internal constituencies at theWit as well as outside clients and partner brands.  The motion graphics producer will also be able to work with our in-house A/V team to produce dramatic live experiences for our partners and brands.   A creative and positive personality with a team-oriented attitude are important in this role.

theSkills

• Build ambient graphics for specific theme nights such as ROOF Live or ROOF Runway
• Create custom animations for corporations, such as Miller Coors, hosting events at ROOF
• Strong understanding of After Effects and Cinema 4D
• General knowledge of various motion graphic platforms
• Additional skills such as Mays and 3D Studio Max are desireable
• Ability to be a quick study on the in-house ARKAOS system
• Innovative with the ability to be adept at creating and developing new content to add to our existing library of video effects
• Embrace our culture of individualism, expression, engagement and having fun
• Assistance with live, on-site special events involving this technology as needed
• Excellent project management, organizational and communications skills

All creative work will remain the property of theWit Hotel.  The motion graphics professional may utilize this content – with authorization and approval by the Director of Marketing for theWit – in their portfolio.

theWall

theWall is a permanent 3D mapping installation that provides immersive visual and optical illusion entertainment and also meets business clients’ needs for unique, high-impact corporate events and presentations.   Attached is a link to a short video of theWall: http://vimeo.com/63374250

We are looking for a motion graphics designer designer to work closely with our growing team within our Brighton studio. It’s not that far from London, but we are looking for someone to be here full time and not work remotely.

As well as having a passion for design & being an expert in motion graphics, you would also need to conceive ideas and have the ability to pitch those ideas into clients in the form of style visuals/motion tests.

Our clients are predominantly music, entertainment and tv companies and we work across branding, design and motion graphics.

Expert knowledge of After Effects, Cinema 4D, Photoshop, Illustrator a must.

Due to EU employment laws, we have to only look for employees from inside the EU.

Please don’t apply if you reside outside the EU.

Salary commensurate with ability and experience.

Production company in central London seeks a TV Commercials Producer to come on-board fulltime. it’s a great role that will expose you to plenty of diverse advertising/TV/broadcast work to keep you engaged, plenty of scope to progress upwards in your career, and a stimulating work environment. 

As a Producer you will be responsible for:
– Mainly producing TV commercials, and some online videos

- For international brands and campaigns across the EMEA regions

- Maintaining client relationships, specifically with broadcasters, brand managers, and agency client contacts
– Set budgets, schedules, timelines, resource, qc.
– Managing the entire post production process, being accountable for delivery

- Manage an Assistant Producer

- Collaborate with Creatives on creative projects, operators, transcreation team

­- Spot opportunities with the accounts/clients

- and more

Sounds fun? if you have all the above experience, and have had extensive exposure to the EMEA markets, can speak a European language, and have the TV Commercials Producer/post production experience, we’d love to hear from you.

Get in touch via hello@wearepeas.com, European language skills will prove beneficial. Applicants without TV Commercials post production experience will not be considered.

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Applicants must be able to work in our Culver City office. The project will begin ASAP and continue through June 6.

Video Symphony: Pro School of Media Production is a nationally accredited institution located in Burbank, CA.   

JOB SUMMARY:

At this time we are looking for experienced industry professionals to join our roster of freelance instructors.  These positions are currently part time/adjunct only.

This freelance instructor facilitates meaningful learning of the course competencies in the curriculum and proactively supports all facets of the learning environment. S/He provides education through learning-centered instruction that will enable graduates to fulfill the evolving needs of the marketplace.

Current openings include:

Nuke Instructors

C4D Instructors

Maya Instructors

After Effects Instructors

KEY JOB ELEMENTS:

* Provides competency-based education that aligns with the VS model of curricula.

* Designs and delivers class instruction through the development of instructional plans to meet course competencies, the development of activities, which support lesson objectives.

* Manages the learning environment through keeping accurate records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing school/campus academic and attendance policies.

* Contributes to a learning culture by participating on curriculum and system task forces, supporting local campus events such as orientation and graduation, and participating in various other workshops and meetings.

* Relates professional/life/industry experience to learning by the continuation of professional/technical skills development, the introduction of industry perspective into courses, and the active awareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities.

Reports to:

- Director of Education & Associate Director of Graphics Animation & Effects

Directly Supervises:

- None

Interacts With:

- Other Faculty, students, and curriculum task force and other committees

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

* Minimum 3 years working experience with related software application(s)

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to build successful relationships with student populations.

* Zero to two years experience in instruction or formalized education process, preferably in a postsecondary or college institution.

* Demonstrated time management and detail oriented skills

COMPENSATION:

* Starting hourly rate of $35/hour. Proficiency and ability to teach different software/courses increases hourly rate.