Video Artist

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire a Video Artist for one of the world’s largest gaming and entertainment companies.
You’ll join the Marketing Creative department to create industry-leading trailers and support video media content. This is a 3 months contract opportunity. This is a hybrid role located in Santa Monica CA.

Video Artist - Responsibilities: 
Capable of following and ideating on creative briefs for video production in the following areas:

• Create trailers and supporting media content for our IPs from scratch using a combination of gameplay capture, sound design, and music. This can include short-form social content up to long-form trailers.
• Work with Leads and ACDs to develop shot lists, storyboards, and outlines as needed.
• Capable of creative ideation with knowledge of trailer editing techniques, including music editing and sound design at a high-quality.
• Applying post-effects to footage including camera-shake, transitions, color-correction, or any other supporting software or plugins.
• Extensive knowledge in post-production workflows, including cutdowns, versioning, video codecs and delivery formats, transcoding, and media management.
• Occasionally direct and capture gameplay with knowledge of shot composition, blocking, and camera workflows (depth of field, aperture, focus, lenses).
• Working with and troubleshooting game development builds to manipulate camera tools to achieve cinematic gameplay capture.
• Work with and support other editors and capture artists in a collaborative environment.

Video Artist - Requirements: 

• Proficient in editing with Adobe Premiere CC, with supporting knowledge in After Effects, Photoshop, and other relevant editorial software and plugins.
• Experience in gameplay capture or videography/cinematography an extreme plus.
• Ability to work under tight timelines and adapt creatively when scope is adjusted with a solutions-oriented mindset and composure.
• Passion and understanding of gaming, with a foundational knowledge of the first-person genre.
• Prioritize asks and multitask effectively when needed during complex project.
• Thick skinned, good listener and able to give and take constructive criticism
• A portfolio or demo reel showcasing editorial work.
• 1-2 years of experience in the video game industry working on equivalent forms of assets.
• College degree in the requisite field or equivalent experience preferred

Perks & Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning
• Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development

*To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of the assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.
To learn more about this opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.