Graphics Coordinator / Resource Scheduler

Wild Card Creative Group

Wild Card Creative Group is a Worldbuilding Agency focused on ONE mission: the advancement of storytelling

• We have a content innovation studio that uses insights to identify an audience & how to immerse them into a world. These are then turned stories into participation-first content and experiences (social campaigns, original content, experiential, etc.)
• We create the opening line (trailer, a/v assets), the moment that invites the audience into the story.
  
  

Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is to support the daily workflow within the graphics department by assisting the Producer team in managing workflow and properly tracking projects against deadlines. This position will work with Producers to define motion graphics needs, organizing schedules, assigning tasks, preparing graphics requests/work order and streamlining workflow. They are self-motivated, proactive, quick-thinking, flexible, thorough and able to juggle many tasks and responsibilities at once with a strong emphasis on organization and an unwavering attention to detail at all times. This is a very demanding position that requires someone who is an effective communicator, positive thinker and is able to show good judgment and initiative in a fast-paced environment. Typical projects include theatrical teasers, trailers and TV spots, as well as network promos.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and coordinate the production of graphic elements from design to production and through the finishing process
• Input and maintain all work orders/graphics requests in the billing system
• Track status of all projects and requests, assist the Producer in prioritizing under ever-changing needs. Anticipate project or resource conflicts and provide thoughtful solutions to the Producer and Creative Director
• Take detailed notes and thoroughly communicate all facets of a request, including changes, to Producer and Creative Director
• Send out graphics status update emails to the team with 'in progress'/'next up'/'finished' listing. Check in with Producer and artists often to track updates
• Assist in organizing the department's daily work schedule and proactively monitor team's workload to ensure efficiency against deadlines
• Provide additional level of quality control and ensure all graphics are delivered on time and to requested specifications (spelling, style, color, resolution, file format, length etc.)
• Liaise between post facilities, studio clients, and internal graphics team members. Route and coordinate requests, as directed
• Check-in with in-house producers for evening needs, wait for 'all clear' to leave and request artists to stay, as directed by Producer
• Maintain organization of shared files by managing archival stock footage, researching projects and maintaining efficiency of workflow
• Provide input for best practices, style guides and templates
• Assist other personnel and managers with ad hoc creative services tasks, as requested
  
  

Required Skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Must be detail oriented with commitment to quality control
• Must be team oriented
• Must be able to quickly pick up on workflows and procedures
• Must be technically minded
• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently in a high energy environment
• Resourceful self-starter with ability to work independently
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule including overtime and occasional weekend work with little to no notice
• Takes the initiative to learn new hardware and software as needed
• Meticulous, collaborative, patient, level headed, flexible, able to work well under pressure and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to take direction and effectively multitask and prioritize under tight deadlines with stellar follow-up and follow-through
• Experience/willingness to learn graphics post delivery specs and nomenclature (frame rates, aspect ratios, etc.)
• Knowledge of graphics filetypes, QuickTime, Jpeg, TIFF, photoshop, Illustrator and associated aspect ratios, 16x9, 1x1 etc. preferred
• Assistant Editor experience within a theatrical marketing environment preferred
• Higher education in graphic arts with familiarity in After Effects, preferred
• Experience with 3D/2D visual effects, and feature film/game marketing a plus
• A/V Trailer and television post experience preferred
  
  

Pay Range

$25-28/hour USD

Pay Range

$25—$28 USD

Disclosures:

In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected. Wild Card is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities and sexual preferences. We strive to encourage and support all of our current and prospective employees to achieve their highest potential. No job applicant will receive less favorable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with our team.

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