Dfx Operator

Job Description

Job
DFX Operator

Position Overview

This position is responsible for creating artwork, localising film trailers' graphics from English to multiple languages, creating content for marketing, social and management campaigns, designing artwork for Home Entertainment menus, as well as video encoding and authoring.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Create 2D/3D foreign-versioned titles, animate them and composite them for the major film studio's trailers and promos, producing bespoke title recreation indistinguishable from the original version.
• Extensive typographic work, including researching and formulating title design templates and layouts for use within Dept.
• Compliance with Account Management/Internal Producers in channeling pre-approved designs to clients.
• Liaising within the Department and generating artwork according to their requirements.
• Archiving / housekeeping of all design projects.
• Creating video and graphics for the marketing, social and management teams
• Designing and creating artwork for DVD and Blu-ray menus
• Video encoding and authoring for DVD and Blu-ray
• Maintaining prescribed workflow procedures and file management.
• Deliver final shots and sequences that are creatively and technically excellent.
• Compositing and animation of graphics for re-versioning of Feature Trailers & Promos.
• Setting up compositions with all the relevant data and artwork.
• Create multiple formats for output, including 2D & Stereoscopic Digital Cinema, Film and HD.
• Adhering to prescribed workflow procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, experience, and skill set:
• Previous experience in a media operations environment or similar role
• Solid technical understanding of the television and film distribution industry
• Demonstrated knowledge of major media software and hardware including Adobe CC
• Demonstrated ability to develop new procedures and processes
• Illustration – comfortable in creating vector artwork with Illustrator
• Adobe CS – After Effects (Essential), Illustrator, Photoshop
• Cinema 4D – Modelling (Text), Texturing, Lighting
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional attention to detail in balance with keeping to tight deadlines
• Ability to work well under pressure, make clear decision and to work on one's own initiative.
• Strong interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills
• Strong understanding of Mac, Linux and Windows operating systems

Competencies
• Outstanding Communication skills – written and oral
• Customer focused
• Ability to work well in a small team and independently
• Medium level understanding of data management and workflows
• Ability to explain in depth technical solutions to clients
• Professionalism, confidentiality and diplomacy
• Strong customer service
• Strong problem-solving ability and technical understanding to carry out detailed and involved written, diagrammatic and/or verbal instructions
• Ability to remain calm under tight deadlines
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple tasks with conflicting priorities.

To apply, copy the application link into your browser and provide your written application, CV and cover letter.

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted.

Diversity Statement

Deluxe is committed to inclusivity, fostering an environment where every employee feels comfortable bringing their full selves to work. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against, based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dy94wk-3-142-197-212-42 in your application.