Video Generalist

Description

Job Title – Video generalist 

Classification: non exempt

Part time: approximately 20 hours per week

Salary/Wage: $50 pr hr

Reports to: COO and VP of Development

Summary:

Industry leading, 40 year old Buffalo Area Manufacturing Company seeks candidate to join the R&D team to help conceptualize and develop high quality arcade games for the global arcade game and amusement industry market.

Today, ICE carriers one of the largest, most prolific product ranges in the coin operated industry. We sell our products into over 55 different countries around the globe.

Our commitment to product quality and reliability as well as after sales parts and service is unparalleled. The management team at ICE consists of several individuals deeply committed to producing, selling, and servicing the highest quality products in the coin operated industry. The sales team brings a combined experience of over 90 years in this business.

Position Summary

The Video Generalist position will be part of the Research and Development Department (R&D). Reporting to an owner and VP of Development, this position will be responsible for all aspects of videos, writing, pre-visualization, storyboarding and rendering. 

Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities described below are essential functions:

Graphical animation and design with various interactive engines including Unity.

Graphic Design

Conceptualize, develop and deliver high-quality custom designs, from inception to final delivery

Rapid prototyping of conceptual ideas

Project Management/Vendor Management

Create and maintain project schedules and detailed job logs

Prioritize work based on shifting deadlines; monitor new design requests

Maintain digital assets

Work with team members, clients, vendors, etc.

Source and work with vendors to ensure high-quality deliverables and deadlines are met

Requirements

Required Skills

Bachelor’s degree or be currently enrolled in discipline-related field with 1–5 years of experience or demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through a comparable number of years of applicable work experience

Strong design portfolio

Proficiency in Unity, Maya, Adobe Suite, Reallusion 

Thorough knowledge of visual design principles, including graphic design, layout, typography, color and corporate identity

Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to articulate and present creative ideas and concepts

Strong project management, organizational and time-management skills

Understanding of print and digital production and workflow

Self-starter with the ability to work independently yet still take creative direction from others

Ability to thrive in high-paced, team-oriented work environment under tight deadlines

Some experience using or understanding Microsoft Office, and file management

Physical Requirements:

-Prolonged periods of walking, standing and sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

-Working in a manufacturing setting with machinery and equipment.

-Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.