Post Production Specialist II - GM Financial

Why Post Production at GM Financial?

The Post Production Specialist II plays a key role in the post-production editing process, working alongside producers and other editors to create engaging video content to meet our marketing objectives.  You will have the opportunity to help shape the GM Financial brand by focusing on video editing, motion graphics, color and sound mixing, as well as input in the creative direction for video production. 

Team collaboration and exploring new video marketing strategies is an exciting part of how you will help improve engagement with our employees and customers.  We encourage and support our team members in learning new skills in order to achieve higher quality content and execute new creative techniques.  This role will offer the ability to grow in both the technical and relational aspects of video production!

At GM Financial, our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes new ideas, fosters integrity and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive. 

Our Purpose: We pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters.

About the role

The Post Production Specialist II will be a mix of collaborative video editing and motion graphics design/animation. In addition this position will also serve on projects as the primary editor/motion graphics artist taking direction from producers. The ability to design and animate full animated/motion graphics pieces based on storyboards or provided artwork is a requirement. Candidate needs experience in intermediate/advanced color correction, RED raw footage, intermediate sound design, full color grading experience is a plus. Production experience & knowledge of camera equipment is a plus.

Job Duties:

• VFX or Compositing experience is required
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite with a focus in Premiere and After Effects, Audition, Photoshop & Illustrator
• Ability to log raw footage, picking selects and tagging in an asset management system (Frame.io or similar collaboration tool)
• Ability to edit collaboratively as well as edit a project from start to finish
• Ability to take creative direction and collaborate within a team of producers, designers, and illustrators
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong media management skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects at a time
• Keen eye for design and understanding of design principles
• Only candidates with motion/editing reels and a portfolio will be considered

What makes you a dream candidate?

• Proficient with Adobe Production Suite with an emphasis in Premiere Pro and After Effects, Adobe Creative Cloud
• Ability to create 2D motion graphics from storyboards or from scratch and keep up with visual design trends
• Ability to take creative direction and collaborate within a team of graphic designers, illustrators and videographers, producers
• Ability to adapt in a changing media and technology landscape
• Eye for great design including a strong sense of color, typography, design composition, and music
• Must be proficient in Media management, PC and Mac, Adobe Creative Suite, Premiere Pro, and After Effects
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong media management skills

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience required
  • 5+ years experience at an agency, design firm, in-house creative or similar required
  • 5+ years post production experience required

What We Offer: Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays

Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive

Compensation: Competitive pay and bonus eligibility

Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-days a week in office

NOTE: We are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship for this position

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