NJ17525

We are looking for a Video Editor & Motion Graphics Animator to join a cutting edge creative agency in their new creative hub in Manchester!

THE COMPANY
This cutting edge agency based in the Midlands with a new Manchester base, is fast becoming a go-to name in the beauty and fashion sector for their work delivering and creating outstanding brand experiences, press launches and large scale complex exhibition stands as well as whole host of virtual and live broadcast projects. A boutique agency (bred from big agency and creative pedigrees) this team has brand experience is in their blood! They study brands, exploring how they connect with their audiences, always asking questions, searching for 'better', hunting for 'great'. They are a team of inventors, architects, technicians, performers and artists - all full of great ideas and fuelled by passion.

In-house departments include creative, design, video, production, exhibitions and event logistics - their clients range from hair care to beauty and beyond and projects are delivered on a global scale! With a truly close knit team; bursting with pride to have won recent industry awards; this is a great time to join them and propel your career to new heights

THE ROLE
Due to new business success they are now looking for a Video Editor & Motion Graphics Animator to join their close-knit creative studio. You will assist in the delivery of projects including videos, motion graphics, animations and set visuals. The candidate will be expected to produce high-quality show-reels and promo videos of the agency's work using footage from shows blended with cutting edge motion graphics and titling; motion graphics videos for shows - videos for Show Openers, links and closing VT's 90% motion Graphics 10% video footage as well as links and lower thirds for broadcast and live events.

Key responsibilities include;

• Working within the creative studio
• Working within a team and using your own initiative
• Having an input into initial ideas and concepts
• Producing content for events (videos, animation and motion graphics)
• Working on projects for virtual and broadcast events
• Storyboarding video and animation
• Using After Effects and Premiere for animating
• Optimising finished video files for client delivery
• Quality checking to ensure content is ready to be signed off
• Editing on-site at events when required

• Cinema 4D
• Red-Shift or Octane rendering engines for Cinema 4D (Not necessary, but a bonus)
• 3D Studio Max

THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have experience as a Video Editor and / or a Motion Graphics Animator, with an inquisitive and creative drive. We are looking for a forward thinking attitude and someone who can bring new ideas; platforms and ways of working to the team. You will ideally have knowledge of the following software; Cinema 4D, Red-Shift or Octane rendering engines for Cinema 4D (Not necessary, but a bonus), Adobe including Premiere and After-Effects (Essential) and 3D Studio Max - however their motto is talent first tech second and will be happy to train on new software and systems.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across marketing, creative and events. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit www.live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

Alternatively - forward this role onto someone in your network and take advantage of our £350 reward scheme for anyone recommended who we place!