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    Assistant Editors

    Assistant Editor (evening shift)

    • Los Angeles
    • Assistant Editors
    • Full-time
    AV Squad is a creative advertising agency specializing in entertainment marketing. Since our inception in 2004, our goal has remained unchanged: We strive to create outstanding, attention-grabbing content that tells an effective story. Our work resonates with today’s clever and diverse audiences. We believe in our work and love what we do. We pride ourselves on our congenial and collaborative culture and establishing an environment where creativity flourishes at every opportunity. Our passion for our work and commitment to our clients has positioned AV Squad as an industry leader.
     
    If you have what it takes to work in our extraordinary environment, delivering extraordinary work, we want to hear from you.
     
    Position Summary
     
    The Assistant Editor works with a team to support producers and editors in the video editing and finishing process. Assistant Editors (AEs) are responsible for maintaining and organizing all incoming and outgoing elements in the production workflow, as well as providing support materials for editors. This position will work a night shift, likely 3:30pm - midnight.
    Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities
    ·       Exceptional knowledge of Premiere - Final Cut Pro and Avid are a plus
    ·       Strong understanding of post production workflow
    ·       Strong understanding of media management including importing/exporting, transcoding, video/audio specs, and naming conventions
    ·       Experience in preparing, processing and submitting cue sheets
    ·       Building finish preps (EDLS, AAFS, OMFS, XMLS)
    ·       Creating supporting editorial materials (Overcuts, Stringouts, Shot Pulls)
    ·       Creating supporting finishing materials (Scripts, Dialogue Lists, Shot Lists, VFX Stringouts)
    ·       Candidates should have an extreme attention to detail, an ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure, be an exceptional problem solver, and flexibility in evolving protocols and competing priorities
    Abilities & Competencies
    To perform the essential functions of this position, the incumbent regularly employs the following communication and reasoning abilities and competencies:
     
    ·       Effectively reads and comprehends written English
    ·       Effectively understands, speaks, and writes English
    ·       Able to actively and attentively listen
    ·       Able to think through, evaluate and solve problems logically
    ·       Able to organize work effectively in order to meet deadlines
    ·       Attentive to detail
    ·       Conduct all matters in a professional, confidential and courteous manner. 
    ·       Collaborate and coordinate with other departments. 
    Performance of the essential functions involves the following physical and/or sensory abilities:
    ·       Frequently using hands to manipulate equipment or media
    ·       Frequently typing on a keyboard
    ·       Frequently sitting and performing deskwork
    ·       Seeing and reading without difficulty (with or without personal corrective aides)
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    Motion Graphics

    Motion Graphics Designer (Freelance OR Full-Time)

    • Los Angeles
    • Motion Graphics
    • Full-time
    The ideal candidate should be passionate about all aspects of typography and design (strong working knowledge of Maya, Nuke, and Deadline are advantageous skills as well). Candidates must demonstrate an excellent knowledge of industry standard design programs for the creation of high-end motion graphic design projects from sketch to finish. This position requires 3-5 years of work experience in Theatrical Motion Graphics. Candidates with a degree from an accredited art school or university desired, however we believe the appropriate minimum working experience is paramount. Must have a positive can-do attitude, be pro-active, possess strong interpersonal communication skills, be able to take initiative, as well as, manage time within a fast-paced environment where deadlines and challenges constantly evolve. Post-Production experience is a plus!

    Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities

    • 2D and 3D design and animation of motion graphics for multiple Theatrical and Broadcast campaigns including trailers, main title designs, graphics packages, and transitions
    • Design and animation of motion graphics for high-end branded content as well we animated logos
    • Provide pre-production designs for pitching, including style frames, storyboards, and mood boards
    • Adaptation of campaign assets including retouching, logo and artwork preparation, illustrating, coloring, grading, rotoscoping, and tracking footage
    • Re-versioning existing campaigns to ensure that new elements match provided footage and seamlessly compositing together in accordance with creative direction
    • Export and delivering appropriate files to provided specifications
    • General and IT housekeeping of software, plugins, assets, style-guides, and naming convention compliance

    Abilities and Competencies

    • Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (primarily After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop, including related plugins)
    • Advanced knowledge of Cinema 4D
    • Strong technical knowledge of post-production process, file formats, and delivery specs for Theatrical and Broadcast platforms
    • Exceptional design, layout, and typography skills
    • Attentive to detail
    • Able to effectively communicate creative ideas within a collaborative environment
    • Highly organized workflow to ensure seamless project exchange between colleagues
    • Able to multi-task efficiently
    • Conduct all matters in a professional, confidential, and courteous manner
    • High level of initiative and flexibility
    • Able to work effectively with diverse personalities and work styles
    • Effectively reads and comprehends written English
    • Effectively understands, communicates, and writes English
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    Motion Graphics Production/Finishing Artist - alternating shifts

    • Los Angeles
    • Motion Graphics
    • Full-time
    AV Squad is a creative advertising agency specializing in entertainment marketing. Since our inception in 2004, our goal has remained unchanged: We strive to create outstanding, attention-grabbing content that tells an effective story. Our work resonates with today’s clever and diverse audiences. We believe in our work and love what we do. We pride ourselves on our congenial and collaborative culture and establishing an environment where creativity flourishes at every opportunity. Our passion for our work and commitment to our clients has positioned AV Squad as an industry leader.
     
    If you have what it takes to work in our extraordinary environment, delivering extraordinary work, we want to hear from you.
    The ideal candidate has substantial experience with Motion Graphic Design for Theatrical and Broadcast properties. Uses tools such as Cinema 4D, After Effects and the Adobe Creative Suite to prepare and finish motion graphics related projects to spec for final delivery; oversees final delivery to client.
     
    Artists will encounter variety of assignments at different stages. Typical work includes, but not limited to: production changes, VFX, 2D/3D tracking, rotoscoping, and up-resing and cleanup for final delivery.
     
    Must be open to alternate shifts.
    Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities
     
    ●      The ability to absorb creative direction and work with Creative Director, Producers and Art Directors to understand project scope and directives
    ●      Motion graphics production (including but not limited to; organizing comps, compositing, rotoscoping, keying, constructing animated loops, rendering).
    ●      Adaptation of campaign assets – retouching, logo and artwork preparation, illustrating, coloring, grading etc.
    ●      Re-versioning existing campaigns so any new elements match provided footage and seamlessly compositing together in accordance with Creative Direction
    ●      Work with 3D images; Able to create 2D images
    ●      Maintain personal design station for optimal workflow
    ●      Maintain familiarity with emerging technologies and formats pertaining to motion design
    ●      QC/Posting/Transfer to Server
    ●      Troubleshoot and problem solve as necessary
    ●      General and IT housekeeping of software, plugins, assets, style-guides, and naming convention compliance
     
    Requirements
     
    ●      Detailed knowledge of theatrical and broadcast formats and language  (i.e.. 4K, 2K, HD, Aspect Ratios, Frame Rates, Action/Title Safe Areas, Center Cut Safe extractions and Various Codecs)
    ●      MUST have minimum of 2 – 4 yrs. Motion Graphic Production experience
    ●      Advanced Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)
    ●      Comfortable working in a Mac or PC environment
    ●      Must have strong design skills and an eye for typography
    ●      Must be extremely detail oriented and a thorough perfectionist for the QC process
    ●      Candidate must be team player, motivated, organized and able to work within a collaborative environment, while being flexible and adaptable
    ●      Knowledge, or desire to learn high-end 3D programs a plus
    ●      Must have reel of finished work. Resumes without reels will be discarded.
    ●      Legal compliance around the confidential nature of the work we do
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