As a 3D Compositor & Video Editor at Belkin, your main responsibility will be to edit video content created by our in-house creative team. The content you produce will be used across various digital platforms such as Belkin website, social media, trade shows, and retail environments to name a few. You will also be responsible for seamlessly compositing 3D renders, both static and animated, into those videos as requested and directed by the Design team.
Specific responsibilities include:
? Video editing using Premiere Pro &/or AfterEffects.
? Seamlessly compositing 3D rendered content on transparent backgrounds into live-action video content (VFX compositing).
? Applying additional animations as needed to 3D rendered content to ensure the desired outcome is achieved (motion, lighting, color correction, masks, etc.).
? Using track mattes to create desired transitions.
? Green/blue screen keying and rotoscoping
? Motion tracking.
? Ensuring that all shots match the similar look and feel as directed and requested.
? Outputting various videos in different file types and dimensions as directed.
? Stitching/combining each individual shot together to form the finalized cohesive video.
? Rendering and outputting the final video in various dimensions and file types.
? Having the ability to multi-task and properly name, tag, and deliver files to the correct teams and locations.
? Accepting the challenge of keeping up to date with the latest video editing and VFX Compositing trends, technologies, and tools.
? Collaborating with Marketing, Innovation Creative Group (ICG), and Innovation Design Group (IDG) to incorporate feedback on product use and representation.
? Having the ability to give and take constructive criticism.
? Being able to receive and follow coaching directions from your manager to ultimately become an autonomous and self-sufficient member of the creative team.
? Being able to manage your time effectively to complete tasks and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
? Being a proactive team player by continuously contributing to the creative collective knowledge of the Creative Studio.
? Having the ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams to ensure the success of every project.
? Using best judgment practices to execute tasks required to get the desired animation outcome.
? Being able to backup all working files to the server daily to ensure that no work is lost.
? Being able to manage your time efficiently by using the best techniques for the job at hand.
? Working with Traffic and Marketing to prioritize animation requests based on business priorities and scheduled deadlines.
? Proactively managing projects with Traffic and Marketing to control feedback loops and alert teams of any risk to the deadline or competing feedback.
? Alerting your manager in a timely fashion if any projects are at risk of not meeting deadlines.
? Being able to manage your workload and vet project prioritization to ensure resources spent are aligned with the business case.
? Able to function within deadlines, while working both independently and as part of a team.
? Highly detailed oriented, possess excellent communication skills, assertiveness, self-starter, ability to keep projects moving on predetermined production schedules, and have strong computer skills with the ability to troubleshoot.
? Accountable for adhering to the organization and department procedures and guidelines, including maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
? Fulfill responsibilities under ISO 9001 and 14001; understand and fully support ISO system.
? Support Company’s Affirmative Action initiatives, providing equal opportunity to employees and candidates.
? Uphold the Company’s affirmative action plan and make good faith efforts to achieve affirmative action goals and timetables.
? Comply with Health and Safety requirements of Belkin.
? Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
? Understand and follow company rules and regulations.
? Perform all other duties as assigned and required.
Software Knowledge & Requirements:
? Able to work in both PC and MAC environments is a must.
? Expert 2D knowledge of After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
? Expert knowledge of VFX animation techniques and best practices.
? Expert knowledge of 2D/3D compositing & video editing (in After Effects).
? 2D Motion Graphics a huge plus.
? Basic audio editing is a plus.
? Workfront MRM & DAM knowledge is a plus.