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Planet Technology is seeking a Senior Motion Graphics Production Artist to work for our client located in Sunnyvale, CA.

We are looking for a hands-on Senior Motion Graphic Production Artist with expertise in Adobe After Effects and Photoshop. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the interactive space, and its production requirements, as well as project management skills, organizational and leadership skills, and an eye for detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for production and post-production of animations using internal proprietary processes and tools as well as industry standard methods and tools
• Work closely with Motion Graphic Production Team Leads, Interactive Developers and Design, Video and Software teams
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously and ensure production deadlines are met with accurate file handoffs for localization
• Creates streamlined, organized files with anticipation of the production pipeline, potential technological constraints, and a tight localization schedule.
• Review final deliverables with an exacting eye ensuring all work meets client quality standards for video and animation deliverables
• Provide production solutions through testing, research and prototyping
• Coordinate training of newer team members with help from Team Leads and Production Manager
• Identify and help implement opportunities for automation, process, design, file format, and technical improvements

Requirements:

• 7+ years experience with Adobe After Effects
• After Effects compositing and animation experience, with scripting and expressions a plus
• Nuke, and Maya to After Effects workflow understanding or experience a plus
• Solid understanding of basic 3D principles & pipeline
• Photoshop knowledge and expertise, including but not limited to smart objects, resolution and file export options
• Illustrator knowledge and expertise pertaining to vector based animations
• Solid standards-based HTML, CSS, and general web publishing knowledge
• Batch production, Adobe, Javascript, and Mac based scripting experience a plus
• Render farm setup and usage experience also a plus
• Highly detail oriented, with a drive for perfection down to the last pixel
• Thrives in a challenging, fast-paced web publishing workplace
• Self-motivated with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Establishes rapport and collaborates easily
• Able to adhere to a consistent graphic production and checking process, while also identifying opportunities for improvement
• Problem solver with experience troubleshooting technical challenges
• Resourceful, adaptable, creative, and results-oriented with high energy and a positive attitud

Planet Technology

PRODUCTION GRAPHIC DESIGNER

We are a consumer-packaged goods company located in the heart of downtown Montreal, that manufactures, develops, designs and markets consumer products our own brands as well as licensed brands. We are currently seeking a Production Graphic Designer who is hands on and committed with a “can do” attitude who is creative and has strong packaging experience. Working within the graphic design group, as part of the larger marketing department you will have to demonstrate good adaptability, flexibility, conscientiousness, and a positive attitude.

Reporting directly to the Sr. Director, Brand Marketing and Creative Vision, you are innovative, hard-working and ready to join a fun and close-knit marketing team. The Production Graphic Designer will create packaging and digital assets based on brand style guides and assist with internal requests for various needs. You will help send and manage all internal files, and ensure communications with our overseas manufacturers are clear and efficient. You will play a pivotal role representing our brand messaging through creative and visual means. The person in this role will be accountable for ensuring graphic design projects are delivered on time and of the highest quality.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work as part of a design team to develop content that engages and inspires our customers/consumers while adhering to company brand guidelines ie. Advertising, sell sheets, product packaging, online assets, presentations, etc…
• Provide graphic design support for projects including packaging layout alterations, photography manipulation, and resizing existing creative designs
• Research and provide recommendations based on best practices as well as industry and consumer trends
• Coordinate and monitor projects with other internal departments (i.e. product management) and external suppliers;
• Conceptual ideas that can translate into well-crafted design solutions
• Balance creative thinking with time management
• Have an in-depth understanding of imagery, composition and design, as well a strong ability to communicate and collaborate
• Work with style guides to design packaging and marketing materials
• Collaborate with graphic designers to format artwork, ensure print quality standards are met, and collect, process and organize files
• Preparing and transferring files for printing and production

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3+ years of pertinent experience {preferably in packaging design) managing and executing projects in an agency, in-house production department, or similar professional studio environment 
• DEP in Graphic Design; or bachelor’s degree in Communications, Graphic Design or equivalent work experience.
• English (fluent) / French or Spanish are assets but not required
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite especially Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat
• Experience with packaging die-lines, pre-press and printing production/file preparation
• A keen eye for detail and excellent time management and organizational skills
• Creative and capable of visualizing an end result
• Experience with FileMaker, 3D Renderings, Photography, all, an asset

If you believe you can successfully demonstrate all the above skills and are ready to accept the challenge of this exciting opportunity, we invite you to apply to join our team!

We thank all interested candidates for applying; however, we will only be contacting those individuals we wish to interview

*Please attach your portfolio pdf (preferred) or direct link to your online portfolio.

SEG Products

Metalphoto of Cincinnati (MPC), a division of Horizons Incorporated is a dynamic and growing manufacturer of custom durable metal and plastic branding, product identification, functional components, and signage products. MPC has been delivering high quality and cost-effective products to our hundreds of customers nationwide for over 60 years. Our customers span a broad range of industries and include such notable names as Amazon, Federal Express, Caterpillar, Lockheed Martin, Care Fusion, and many others. MPC employs a variety of processes in the production of our products including photographic imaging, digital printing, screen printing, thermal transfer printing, and various finishing and fabricating methods.

To support our continuing growth, MPC is currently seeking a talented Production Artist to join our team.

As a Production Artist you will be responsible for all aspects of production artwork generation including:

Utilizing your expertise to review customer supplied designs and layouts, suggesting improvements when necessary, and modifying formats to increase the quality of production.

Design and preparation of art and copy layouts using graphics software for materials to be screen printed, digitally printed, or photographically imaged based on job requirements, customer specifications and other related job information.

Performing other technical duties including scaling, cropping, retouching, repositioning, and pre-flighting.

Accurately assembling and / or creating as needed all elements of design required for production, including dimensional or illustrative drawings, paper or electronic proofs, print routings, etc.

Archiving and updating of graphic files as required.

Output of film positives / negatives for production using a dry film image setter, assembling, inspecting, retouching, and mounting films as required.

Production Artist skills needed to succeed in this role include:

A meticulous and goal-oriented individual with a keen eye for the smallest details.

Strong computer skills including proficiency in Adobe Illustrator®, Adobe Photoshop®, CorelDRAW®, Microsoft Office Suite®, and / or 2-D CAD drawing.

Mechanical aptitude and ability to read and understand mechanical / technical drawings.

2+ years of relevant work experience preferred.

A working knowledge of photographic imaging, screen printing, or digital printing is a plus.

Ability to work independently, but within a team environment to deadlines and schedules.

Strong organizational and time-management skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects in a dynamic work environment.

Superior oral and written communication skills, including an ability to interface professionally with customers when required.

This is a full-time position, with competitive pay and benefits, bonus opportunity, and 401k offered.

Come and join our team! Apply today by emailing your resume and salary requirements. Horizons Incorporated

Teacher Created Materials

Senior Bridal Designer

Reports back to Owner of the brand (Premier Designer) and creative director.

Are you looking for an exciting environment to work in? Ines Di Santo is an internationally renowned bridal gown and evening-wear designer. She has served as a leader on the world wedding stage for more than three decades. An unapologetic romantic, Ines has built her namesake brand by infusing every wedding gown with the essence of her passion for beauty, love, and desire. Join our Bridal Design Team and experience a unique opportunity to work with a renowned bridal designer!

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for assisting the premier designer (namesake) and the creative director in executing 2 collections per year by contributing own designs following the provided direction and leading a small team in the execution all samples.
• Have experience in running fittings and strong understanding of the process of from initial concept through to production.
• Must have great experience in balancing a busy T&A calendar while managing the team and its many moving parts both in design and production
• Submit sketches for review, and execute the sketches once approved. Must show a strong understanding of the female form for and how to create garments that represent our brand ethos.
• Be well versed in current market trends and able to forecast upcoming trends while maintaining a high level of relevancy and exceptional quality of product/design
• Ability to oversee customized production orders while simultaneously working on new seasonal development, and facilitate the ease of production by accurately documenting all design details and templates from initial sample to production
• Help in sourcing and developing seasonal beading/fabrics/embroideries/laces
• Work with Director of sales to follow merch plan needs, account needs, and show awareness of how the collection is performing in our account base
• Must be a team player. Strong ongoing communication skills with internal team and outside vendors is essential
• Oversee production approval process for lab dips and beading

QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ years of experience in bridal or evening design with demonstrated success
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, fitting and costing
• Strong aesthetic with exceptional silhouette and trend forecasting ability
• Ability to translate trends to specific targeted consumer needs
• Follow the execution of all product details, including construction, fabrication, styling detail and cost/value requirements
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to influence, trouble-shoot and problem solve
• High level of organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented and team player
• Show a firm knowledge and understanding of pattern making, and the ability to effectively communicate with pattern makers to achieve the desired results in fit and design.

If you think you are the right person for this position, please send your resume and portfolio to [email protected]

Ines Di Santo

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Quad

Do you have an eye for design or an interest in theater set design / production? We are currently ­seeking creative, motivated, entry-level production crewmembers to join our event décor company. 

Description of Role:

Production crew responsible for assisting with all parts of event production from concept to final show, including: Creating custom design pieces, cleaning, prepping equipment, packing and loading trucks, returning equipment, maintaining warehouse organization and quality assurance of products, executing installation and breakdown of events.

About our company:

Decorum is an innovative event design and décor firm with headquarters in St. Louis, specializing in design and installation. We assist in producing the environmental vision of all events whether it’s a charitable gala, wedding, corporate affair or private celebration.

Details:

$15-$19 per hour based on experience

Flexible hours

Part time hours available during the week in the warehouse

Production crew needed for evenings and weekends 

This position is a part time, hourly position.

Requirements:

Preferred previous experience or knowledge of one or multiple areas of: set design, production, lighting, carpentry, fabric draping, interior decorating. Must be able to lift heavy equipment up to 60lbs, be comfortable at heights, and be able to get a Class E license to drive cargo vans and 26’ trucks.

Please email your resume to: [email protected]

Décorum

Job Summary of the Role:

We are searching for an Executive Producer who is experienced, ambitious, compassionate and highly driven, to lead and help grow our San Diego office’s production department. This new role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of our photo and video productions in San Diego and will manage and mentor a team of 3-5 full time crew members and production staff including Content Creators, Video Producers, and DPs. This role reports directly to our Head of Production.

The Executive Producer is responsible for making sure all shoots are executed efficiently, on budget, and to our clients’ standards and will oversee 1-5 productions a week, from simple UGC-style content creation for organic and paid social to large-scale productions for CTV and broadcast. They will delegate and at times execute production coordination duties including searching for locations, writing call sheets, creating budgets, and collaborating with our Casting Manager.

The ideal candidate for this role has worked as a Video Producer, Production Manager, Production Lead, Senior Production Coordinator, or another key managerial production position at a creative agency, media, entertainment, or production company. Candidates must have a strong understanding and proven experience of all technical and organizational aspects of planning and executing video and photo shoots. This person is also an experienced leader and has effectively led and trained a team of crew members and production staff.

*This opportunity is based in our San Diego office location, and open to anyone legally eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and train our San Diego production team including Content Creators, Video Producers, and DPs (3-5 Full-Time direct reports).
• Collaborate with with our other production teams in D.C and New York
• Oversee the execution of 1-5 productions a week.
• Monitor and track in-person and remote productions and their budgets.
• Mentor and lead the production team, helping build a culture of collaboration and creativity while helping teammates think through creative visions and production constraints.
• Increase the team’s ability to capture compelling, thumb-stopping images.
• Lead creative best practices for performance video production, encouraging and embracing the use of both iPhones and prosumer/cinema equipment equally.
• Be present on-set to ensure quality control.
• Delegate and at times execute production coordination duties.
• Assure all releases, permits, and legal clearances are being properly captured and archived.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Production to make strategic decisions to scale and hone our production capacity in San Diego.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of managing a video/photo production team
• You have held Production Manager, Head of Production, Production Coordinator, or another key managerial production role at a creative agency, media, entertainment or production company.
• You have broad technical abilities across all aspects of the on-set production process including lighting, operating camera/sound equipment, and directing actors.
• You have thorough administrative and production coordination knowledge including finding locations, writing call sheets, drafting budgets, and staffing shoots.
• You are a self-starter, adaptable worker, and are both highly analytical and very creative.
• You are an inspirational, focused, strong, and empathetic leader.
• Solid relationships with production companies in San Diego is a plus.
• Understanding of the administrative production process such as compliance procedures, best practices in licensing, union, permitting, and legal production requirements is a plus.

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