Motion Graphics Finishing Lead

Job Summary The Graphics Finishing Manager’s primary role is to support all motion graphic finishes for A/V, ensuring the smooth and accurate delivery of graphics to both in-house and out-of-house finishing teams, as applicable. In addition to technical finishing skills, a strong creative art & design background fulfills on-demand needs for production versioning & creative changes on projects well into the finishing process. They are adaptable to any new challenges and excited to provide support to the department as a whole. They are a champion for company culture while creating and maintaining best practices for Buddha Jones. General Responsibilities Admin Liaise with Motion Graphics Artists, AV Producers and Motion Graphics Finishing Director to understand finishing needs for upcoming projects. Assess needs & related tasks. Collaborate with Finishing Director to establish and enforce “Best Practices” workflow for all of Buddha Jones as it pertains to graphics finishing pipeline. Maintain & update "Best Practices" as it evolves with our changing Finishing workflow & hybrid personnel. Mentor, educate, guide and support AV Producers on finishing workflow, technical specs, and general department workflow (offline/online). Be a champion for standards both internally and externally for the Buddha GFX finishing process. Proactively follow finishing email threads and internal conversations, ensuring all tasks in the finishing queue are addressed in a timely manner. Communicate tasks claimed with Finishing Director to ensure streamlined workflow. Coordinate with AV producers regarding specific project-based finishing communications, including but not limited to: footage requests, client comms and deliveries. Finishing Manage and assess incoming toolkits attached to brands & active campaigns - able to train and inform other artists on campaign/ brand guidelines for delivery of the highest quality standards. Conform and prep finished spots, from approval checkers through final delivery. Be a leader in the QC process on all active requests to deliver the highest quality creative looks, delivery specs, colorspace and any other format or technical aspects that may apply. Troubleshoot, assess & establish proper settings for all artists in relation to creative look, technical specs and colorspace to ensure a smooth delivery process. Communicate directly with the in-house and out-of-house finishing teams and online editors as needed, especially when in need of technical troubleshooting as the first point of contact. Practice quality-control measuring and corrective action steps to enhance product and ensure highest-quality deliverables. IT/ Other Contribute to any IT initiatives as well as help with testing & troubleshooting where applicable. Stay up to date on all competitive activity and new trends in the marketplace. Other responsibilities as needed. Skills Extensive knowledge and experience in graphic design, animation and post production. Expert level speed and familiarity with After Effects and C4D Production. Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple tasks at one time. Service oriented individual with attitude toward the client experience. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Decisive personality. Detail-oriented. Cooperative Adaptive to various creative requirement asks. Works well under pressure within tight deadlines. Clear understanding of graphic delivery specs: 4K, 2K, UHD, HD and social formats such as 1x1, 4x5 & 9x16 at various frame rates. After Effects color and footage I/o, can establish log to linear color work flow. Strong team management skills; a natural leader. Ability to listen, consider and execute and engage different cultures and perspectives, engaging attitude toward peers. Ability to reproduce and reconstruct effects/toolkits/comps for finish quality. Requirements Ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of colleagues, collaborators and vendors with many different personalities. Knowledge and experience in various mediums, including live action, animation post-production, social, digital, and banners with ability to determine timelines and resources necessary to complete requests. Management of complex projects while prioritizing and adapting to shifting deadlines and expectations. Proactive and results driven, thrive on problem-solving. Able to exercise discretion and keep the strictest levels of confidentiality. A team player with a positive attitude who enjoys collaborating with others to achieve team goals. Professional, creative, energetic and resourceful. Benefits Offered Medical and Dental HMO/PPO + High Deductible PPO (w/HSA) options. Life insurance - ADD + Voluntary, FSA, Disability, Vision also available. Looking to hire Staff, Temp, or Temp to Staff. Compensation for the role will be based on a number of different factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. Rate is flexible and we look forward to chatting with you about it! #J-18808-Ljbffr Downtown Boulder Partnership