Art Director

Job Title: Designer & Video Editor

Client: Global Media Company

Type: Contract

Length: 1 month (40 hrs a week)

Location: Santa Monca, CA (Onsite)

Pay: $50/hour

The designer & video editor is responsible for creating and editing digital assets for various advertising platforms, encompassing both still imagery and moving image formats. The editor must possess a sharp eye for detail, proficiency in visual storytelling, and a strong understanding of precise brand guideline execution. This role focuses on the creation of a wide array of assets for Brand Marketing, with a particular emphasis on static Shopper Marketing and e-Commerce creative. The editor is expected to manage a high-output workflow, consistently delivering a variety of digital advertising assets daily. This person must have a passion for clean and precise design, paired with fundamental video editing skills to engage the client’s consumers and amplify the brand’s consistent presence on digital channels.

Responsibilities:

• Diligently interpret and execute written briefs from the Digital Producer, transforming conceptual directions into actionable design tasks.

• Lead the content selection by reviewing still and moving image footage from our internal archive as well as external content deliveries, to curate suitable content for our advertising assets.

• Utilize Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator to assemble still images into compelling Shopper Marketing and e-Commerce layouts, ensuring alignment with Brand and retailer guidelines.

• Utilize Adobe Premiere to create dynamic advertising edits, handling creation across all production stages, from storyboard to final playout.

• Collaborate closely with the Digital Producer to refine video and still image content, incorporating feedback and revisions to meet project specifications and stakeholder expectations.

• Conduct detailed quality control checks on all final outputs, ensuring each creative aligns with technical specifications and brand standards.

• Adhere to project timelines, ensuring all video edits are completed and undergo a final quality check to meet delivery deadlines without compromising on quality.

• Collaborate with the Digital Producer to conceptualize and execute motion graphics that are both visually striking and in sync with our brand’s style guide and advertising campaign objectives.

• Leverage Adobe After Effects to design motion graphics, layout and animate superimposed text inserts, seamlessly integrate and animate existing brand logos and key visuals, and create transitions & animations to contribute to the campaign objectives and viewer engagement.

• Responsible for applying basic color grading techniques to enhance visual appeal and maintain consistency throughout all sourced video content, adjusting for tone, contrast, and color balance as necessary.

• Execute basic sound design and mixing to ensure clear audio quality, appropriate sound levels for different channels, and integration of sound effects that complement the visual narrative of video content.

• Collaborate effectively with the Digital Producer and the full creative team to find solutions for larger projects, ensuring efficient teamwork and seamless handoffs between editors.

• Quickly adapt to changes in timelines and tasks, maintaining flexibility and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Display a genuine passion for innovation, consistently seeking to push the boundaries of advertising assets with fresh, inventive ideas and cutting-edge editing techniques.

Experience:

• 3-5+ years creative experience

• A proven track record in creative work in an agency preferred

• Strong skills in design & layout as well as video post-production processes, including video editing, motion graphics, color grading, sound design and audio mixing

• Exceptional communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation

Education Requirements:

– Bachelor’s Degree in film and/or television, graphic design or related fields preferred

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