Freelance Jr. Motion Graphics Artist

Trailer Park’s One Studio seeks a talented, ambitious Freelance Jr. Motion Graphics Artist to join our team. This role will primarily support Dark Burn studio’s day-to-day production needs. The candidate will work directly with Creative Directors, Art Directors, Designers, and Producers to assist in the development and production of graphic assets for game marketing teasers, trailers, TV spots, and social spots. This is an entry-level position, and the candidate must have basic industry experience or be a recent graduate from a highly qualified creative program.

This freelance position is on-site in the Woodland Hills office, and hours are 10p-7p (Mon-Fri). 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day creative production tasks as assigned by the creative team.
• Proactively manage and prioritize workflow to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Make formatting, layout, and design changes to current projects based on established design standards and guidelines. Reformat graphics to social formats (1X1, 9X16, etc.)
• Communicate and interact well with producers, team members, and supervisors.
• Problem-solving where editorial and motion graphics challenges meet.
• Networks with internal personnel in their area of expertise.
• Takes the initiative, receives little instruction on day-to-day work, and general instructions on new assignments are enough to deliver what is needed.
• Provides creative leads with insights into content readiness and quality expectations.
• Organize and streamline projects based on production templates.
• Works closely with creative leads to better understand concepts, deliverables, and creative tone.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, or related field.
• In-depth After Effects knowledge and experience.
• Professional training with Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator.
• Experience with Blender, Cinema 4D, or Maya.
• Ability to prioritize assigned work, adjust to constant changes in workflow, and complete work promptly.
• Demonstrates technical proficiency in an AV/post-production environment.
• Familiar with non-linear editing, working with footage, timelines, and audio production techniques.
• Works effectively in a collaborative team environment. Excellent soft skills, communication, etc.
• Passionate about graphic design, typography, and color theory.
• Works independently with minimal supervision while able to take and follow directions.
• Ability to think creatively and improve upon established processes.
• Excellent at time management, rendering estimates, and quality control.
• Knowledge of the entertainment and game marketing spaces, with a passion for gaming.

WORKING AT DARK BURN CREATIVE & TRAILER PARK GROUP:

Great work is only possible with great people. We want to find people who believe in our mission, vision, and values and feel inspired to grow while here.

OUR PEOPLE AND CULTURE:

We strive to create an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different ideas and bring creativity and innovation to everything we do. We want Trailer Park Group to be one of the most rewarding places you will ever work.

At Trailer Park Group (Trailer Park, Art Machine, Mirada Studios, Mutiny, MXW, White Turtle Studios, TPG Studios and Dark Burn Creative) we want to improve the state of our world. Each of us is responsible for driving equality and inclusion in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We view everyone as an individual and understand that inclusion is more than just diversity – it’s about belonging. We celebrate that everyone is unique, which makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and represents our global clients.

We can't wait to learn more about you. Apply today!

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