Mallard Productions are looking for a talented editor / animator to join our creative team.
We would like to expand our in-house team with a technically minded individual who has a genuine passion for editing and animation. The role will involve editing, motion graphics and animation. This will be a full-time role, based predominantly out of our premises in Glasgow.
We would love to hear from anyone who has an active interest in animation / illustration (either 2D or 3D). We’re keen to speak to both recent graduates and experienced professionals alike.
Responsibilities:
- Creating and assembling stylish and engaging edits
- Ingesting footage and being responsible for the safe transfer of content
- Producing graphics, titles and animations
- Create a mixture of 2D and 3D animation from concept to delivery
- Creating ideas for visualising a script or treatment
- Producing storyboards and wireframes to illustrate an idea
- Recommend and maintain hardware / software to enable you to continue to produce content efficiently
- Keeping project files organised and well maintained
Requirements:
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Proficiency in industry-standard video editing and animation software (At least one of Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Da Vinci Resolve, Photoshop, Maya, Cinema 4D, etc)
- Sound knowledge of visual storytelling principles, pacing, and narrative structure.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong communication skills to effectively convey creative ideas and work closely with the team.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines.
- Good understanding of Youtube/Facebook/Twitch and other streaming and content delivery platforms
- An advanced level of IT skills
- A good understanding of Adobe After Effects and similar programs
- A continual desire to improve
- Interpret feedback/direction accurately
- Good understanding of basic physics and their real world application for animation
- Have experience working to tight deadlines and maintain a positive attitude under pressure
- Have a great work ethic
- Enjoy working in a passionate team and want to see the company grow
- Have a passion for keeping up to date with the latest industry trends
- Be able to adapt to a rapidly changing working environment
- Take direction when required, whilst also working autonomously to self-direct and take ownership of a project where necessary
Salary will be based on experience.
To apply please complete this form. If you have any questions please email info@mallardproductions.co.uk with the subject heading ‘Mallard Productions Vacancy – Editor/Animator’. Please note we are only accepting applicants who currently reside in Scotland, and the job will primarily be based out of our offices in Glasgow.
Although we have no deadline for this vacancy, we are hoping to start conducting interviews over the next couple of weeks.
Date 30th August 2023
