VIDEO & MOTION GFX SPECIALIST II

We are the marketing localization people. Our vision is to blend the best of marketing and localization to drive customer success. We help our clients achieve the right balance of people, process, and systems needed to deliver lasting international growth and ROI.

THE ROLE

Wordbank is seeking an intermediate level videographer/editor with strong GFX skills and a passion for visualizing and telling stories through motion. The role is available for immediate hire in the Denver, CO area. 

As a Video/Motion Graphics Specialist II you will shoot, edit, and animate dynamic, on-trend, short to mid form video & motion GFX content for our clients and partners, while also supporting Wordbank’s internal stakeholders and social presence. 

Additionally, the successful candidate will consult on client video needs, build motion GFX  from scratch (or reverse engineer client-supplied motion GFX projects), subtitle video and motion content, and will engage in video/motion projects, pitches, pilots, and beyond.

If this sounds like you, we want to meet you!

While the work is hybrid, the candidate should plan on working at least 3 days a week within our Denver office.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Key responsibilities:

• Concept/Film/Edit/Animate engaging video and motion GFX content that tells Wordbank’s and our client’s brand stories; doing so from concept through delivery in an efficient, timely manner.
• Exercise strong motion GFX skills to support our video/motion localization efforts.
• Reverse engineer and streamline motion GFX projects.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to develop dynamic video and/or motion GFX-driven content for use in training, pitches, general communications, and beyond.
• Regularly deliver dynamic, highly engaging motion content with efficiency on tight timelines.
• Understand story structure, and bring clearly defined, engaging stories to life through video and motion GFX.
• Work with the Director of Creative and/or other Creative team members to build out reliable and repeatable processes and workflows to further streamline AV production at Wordbank.
• Juggle multiple projects at different stages of production with ease and finesse, while hitting deadlines with creative integrity and professionalism.

This is a framework of the role responsibilities and not a comprehensive list 

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

ESSENTIAL

• 3-5 years of consistent real-world, on-the-job experience in videography and video editing with demonstrable, advanced motion graphics skills using After Effects is a must for consideration. Candidates should  feel comfortable in all three disciplines (Motion GFX, Videography, Editing).
• An associate or bachelor’s degree in Film/Video Production, Motion GFX Design, or related design field is a bonus but not required. We are all humans – tell us your story.
• Regarding motion GFX, the successful candidate can demonstrate through examples their ability to create clean, dynamic motion projects from scratch.
• Regarding videography, the successful candidate can demonstrate through examples their proficiency in videography, lighting, and live audio capture; especially in capturing dynamic, well-lit, on-trend interview content with clean/solid audio and creative corporate-style B-Roll using tripod, slider and gimbal options.
• Adobe Creative Suite skills are a baseline requirement:
  • Excellence in After Effects with the ability to build complex text-centric, animated projects from scratch; quickly reverse-engineer, cleanup and simplify external AE Collects.
  • Proficient in Premiere Pro, Media Encoder, Audition, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Familiarity with Maxon One software, Cinema 4D in particular; experienced in using standard third-party plug-ins such as Universe, Boris Continuum, and Sapphire Effects.
• Experience working in Davinci Resolve is a bonus; a reliable foundation in color correction best practices is preferable.
• An understanding of aspect ratios utilized in film and on social media is required, as well as the ability to resize video content to platform requirements, understanding the best practices when doing so; similarly for frame rates and audio bit rates.
• A basic but firm grasp on transcoding and encoding, codecs, and why and when to use the many varying camera options for video capture, editing, and export is important to the role.
• A basic understanding of subtitling, related software, and subtitling best practices is preferable, though not required.
• Proficiency in 2 CH, 6 CH/Surround, multi-channel audio in video/audio editing and sound design is preferred.
• The successful candidate understands and speaks the language of visual composition, motion, color, and sound design; especially how these elements work together to tell a compelling story within an engaging and impactful visual experience.
• Strong organizational and media management skills are a requirement.
• Candidate demonstrates natural office etiquette and  strong written and verbal communication skills.

DESIRABLE

• 3D motion experience is a bonus.
• Familiarity with Google business productivity tools is a bonus.

SALARY & BENEFITS

$65,000.00- $75,000.00/ annually 

(Below benefits are for FT workers. Limited benefits are offered to part-time staff)  

• Universal health care plan options that are majority Wordbank paid 
• Wordbank-paid Dental and Vision plans
• EAP with resources to help support you 
• Short-term and long term disability plans 
• Partially paid maternity and paternity leave (Wordbank paid benefit coverage while on leave) 
• Flexible time off (minimum of 23 days a year, but no limits) 
• 12 Paid holidays, outside of the 23 day minimum 
• Birthday off 
• Volunteer Time-Off 
• Learning Time-Off
• Part-time benefit offerings 
• Retirement plans (401K, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Savings Accounts)

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like you, please apply here. You will also be asked to upload your resume and cover letter. Applicants who do not provide a cover letter will not be considered. While we’ll certainly do our best, we regret that we may not be able to respond to all applicants.

WHO IS WORDBANK?

At Wordbank, we’re more than just a marketing localization agency, we’re a community committed to transparency, social impact, and professional growth. We believe in fostering an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and personal development.

Values-led & People-first: Being values-led means operating to the triple-bottom-line standards of people, planet, profit. Put simply, we do business with integrity. We care. Not because it’s company policy or because caring sells, but because we’re passionate about what we do, who we are, and the difference we can make – not just to our clients, but to our staff, our resources, and our community.

We believe that our people are our greatest asset, that our culture sets us apart from most every competitor we face, and that our commitment to what we can achieve together is unrivaled in our industry.

We’re intent on standing out (and up) for what drives us. When our values (drive, connection, excellence, care, connection, creativity) come together, that’s the Wordbank difference. Our values inform our behaviours and decision-making in all that we do, and makes us who we are, striving to do, and be, our best for each other and our clients every day.

Transparent Culture of Feedback & Accountability: We believe in openness and honesty. Our transparent culture encourages open communication, feedback, and accountability at all levels to make sure everyone’s voice is heard and valued. Everyone should have the right information and context to make decisions in the best interests of the business.

Freedom & Flexibility that works for you: We are committed to providing a culture based on freedom and responsibility and we understand the importance of work-life balance. Embracing flexibility means offering remote work options, flexible hours, and tailored schedules that allow you to excel both personally and professionally. We also like to connect and engage so we ask any local Wordbankers to come into the office a minimum of 2-3 times a week.

Commitment to business as a force for good: Beyond business success, we are committed to making a positive impact on society and the environment. Through our work and initiatives, we volunteer and contribute to causes that matter, fostering a sense of purpose in everything we do. And we don’t just talk about things, we follow through with action. Our Denver office is a certified B Corporation and our London office is Investors in People: Gold, both stringent certifications that prove we’re walking the walk on our commitment.

Mentorship and development: We prioritize your growth. Join a team that values mentorship, coaching, and invests in your professional development. We want to empower you to find your path and we will support you in getting you to the next step.

We are looking for passionate people to grow the business (and themselves) with us. We care more about how you think than what you know. We work hard. We work smart. And we have fun with each other while we’re doing it.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified people of all backgrounds, regardless of race, colour, age, religion, gender identity, HIV status, marital status, past or recent military status, past incarceration, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry or any other characteristic, including any physical (including pregnancy) or mental disability, and/or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

We are happy to make reasonable accommodations to the recruitment process as needed.