Compositing Artist

Locaria blends insight, data, talent and technology to take global content further for ambitious brands.

We are a pioneering multilingual content activation agency which specializes in supporting marketing and e-commerce teams, media agencies and creative production houses. We are central to the global content solution of Stagwell, the challenger advertising network.

• Home to the Association of Translation Companies’ Innovator of the Year
• Shortlisted for three business awards by The Drum
• Named "Best Workplace for Training & Personal Development" by Adaptive
  
  

Every day we celebrate the power of amazing content to engage global audiences. At the heart of this is our diverse global team across ten offices, who believe in our vision that content is an indispensable, strategic service. At the heart of our collaborative culture are our values, which inform everything we do.

If you love great content, understand the importance of local language and culture, and want to be part of a dynamic team, then this is the place for you.

We are also the winner of the Best Language Service Provider for Employee Well-Being and Overall Best Employer 2023 at the Best Employers in Localization Awards, Adaptive Globalization 2023.

Overview

The Office: Fully remote

The main direction of work is video adaptation of commercials for various markets and platforms. The work includes post-production of video footage, realistic labels and product replacement, integration objects into the original footage, motion graphics, resizing and final conversion to various formats.

The company's main pipeline is Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere.

Compositing Artist at Locaria is responsible for bringing the projects to life, for the visual quality of the deliverables and the ability to freely present the work produced.

The Specialist will be working as part of the Locaria team, responsible for creating the video formats for a wide variety of media touch points, social and TV. The specialist must have a high level of compositing and motion design skills. Reporting to a Video Content Manager you will work on the localisation of the videos along with the Producer to manage expectations and deliver projects against timelines. We're looking for someone who is attentive to detail, and who is constantly looking for creative ways to achieve exceptional results.

This role is offered on a contractor basis.

Responsibilities

• Work on the videos localisation according to the brief
• Be able to work with a minimum of supervision
• Be able to remain calm and confident in a fast-paced environment
• Ensure that the videos meet the requirements of the brief
• Stick to the schedule and production timings given by the Producer
• Maintain an accurate summary of progress at the end of the working day
  
  

Qualifications

• Candidate should have minimum 5 years of work experience as a Compositing Artist, After Effects Specialist, CGI Artist or Motion Designer
• Showreel
• Intermediate English: spoken and written
• Knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premier, Photoshop (Expert level)
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator (Medium level)
• Preferably knowledge of 3D programs – Blender or/and C4D (Medium level)
• Knowledge of video production process, editing commercials for social media and TV
• Motion design skills, editing skills (Expert level)
• Tracking, rotoscoping, cleanup, retouch, match moving, motion design skills (Expert level)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work in a team
  
  

Languages

• English – Advanced
  
  

Additional Advantage Will Be

• Skills in audio editing;
  
  

Equal Opportunities

You’ll Live Up To The Locarian Values

• We take content further
• We grow together
• Celebrating Individuality
• Doing good along the way
• With care
  
  

D&I statement

Locaria is global by nature and vastly strengthened by multicultural, international and eclectic teams. Working together to achieve shared goals, our employees recognise the importance of our core value ‘celebrating individuality’, and are supported by Locaria's breadth of cultural resources and insights that attract and retain the best talent.

We appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences that each person brings to our team and are fully dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities across the board, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let our team know.

Join our team and become part of a vibrant workplace and company culture that values and celebrates individuality!

Benefits

In return for your enthusiasm and expertise, we can offer an exciting and multicultural place of work, competitive salary, wide range of benefits, and the chance to progress your career within a truly global organization.

Some Of These Benefits Include

• Flexible Working: Opportunities to work from home up to 3 days a week through our Flexible Working Policy, plus opportunities to work abroad.
• Refer a Friend Scheme: We’re always on the lookout for talented people. If you refer a friend who is then hired, we will award you with a bonus depending on the level of the role being recruited for.
• Birthday Day Off: As a gift from us you will receive an extra day off for your birthday each year. If your birthday falls on a weekend, then you can take this the Friday before or Monday after.
• Rest and Recharge: The option to lengthen your standard 1 hour lunch break by 30 minutes, as long as you maintain the same number of hours you work a day.
• Do Some Good Along the Way Days: In line with our 'Doing Some Good Along. The Way' value, which you will have the opportunity to get involved with if you'd like to. This also allows all employees up to 2 days off a year to get involved in charity initiatives.
• Annual Wellbeing Calendar: We promote a healthy working environment, which is why we have a calendar with dedicated wellbeing sessions and initiatives throughout the year.