Motion Graphics/Video Editor
Description
Motion Graphics/Video Editor
HAVAS Production Studios (HPS), located in New York City, is part of the HAVAS Health and You global network of advertising agencies. We produce videos across broad cross-section of genres and techniques—everything from complex 3D animation to intricate motion graphics to documentary style live action. We now have an exciting opportunity for an editor/animator well versed in motion graphics, compositing, and traditional editing.
The ideal candidate will have energy in abundance, an excellent sense of how to portray diverse storytelling with motion graphics, animation and/or footage, and be able to produce engaging and emotive content with creative flair. In this role you will be working closely with creative directors, art directors and producers and therefore will need to be comfortable working under pressure and be extremely organized in delivering high-quality video content.
You will be expected to work seamlessly with a team of editors, animators and producers sharing your sound understanding and experience of all elements of the post-production process. You must have strong Adobe Premiere and After Effects skills and a good working knowledge of Adobe Audition, Photoshop, and Illustrator as it applies video post-production. Experience with Cinema 4D is a plus, but not required.
- A background in a professional, post production environment
- Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Premier and After Effects
- A strong understanding of editing workflows and file structuring especially in Premiere
- A proficient level of sound design and compositing
- A good level of technical competency
- Great attention to detail and creative mindset
- Demonstrated ability to establish priorities while handling multiple projects
- Develop initial concepts and collaborate with Creative and Art Directors
- Fantastic communication and team skills
- Maintain quality control to assure that all work meets the highest possible standards
- Vigilantly seek to optimize group resources, both equipment and personnel
- Foster a positive team atmosphere and establish credibility, both internally and externally
- Continuously explore cutting-edge, current, and unique production processes and procedures
- Provide constructive and direct ongoing feedback
- Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by his/her supervisor
- Develop knowledge of Account and Creative Teams’ processes and procedures—and the people involved—and interact appropriately
- Embody service-oriented attitude
- Uphold quality standards in servicing the Account and Creative Teams, and ultimately the Client
- Project a professional, positive attitude and image, always representing HPS favorably