Playback Graphics Assistant - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

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ABOUT SCARAB DIGITAL:Are you ready for superheroes, science fiction, time travel, space travel, and rom-coms Scarab Digital is a fun and driven creative studio that makes awesome interactive motion graphics and provides equipment rental services for the film and television industry. For over 20 years, our Vancouver-based team has been collaborating with our clients to transform their creative vision into reality. We are currently looking for a Playback Graphics Assistant to work in-house, at our Vancouver studio, to join our growing team!THE ROLE:As part of the Creative team, you will be responsible for publishing finished interactive graphics from the Creative Department and delivering them to set. This role ensures that published builds are thoroughly tested and technically sound. The Graphics Assistant also supports On-set Operators by analyzing and resolving issues as they arise with published creative builds. You will be asked to continually organize and maintain the graphics libraries as the Creative team produces new assets. You will also be assisting the Playback Production Coordinator with administrative tasks as needed.In our fast-paced and ever-changing environment, you live and breathe for curveballs and are adept at pivoting and problem solving on the fly – you will never work the same day twice. You are friendly, helpful, collaborative and have a track record of delivering high quality results. Positivity, resourcefulness, proactiveness and sense of adventure with a go-getter attitude are a must!KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Asset Management and DeliveryPublish interactive files from existing artwork and upload for playback on set.Render, organize and upload full episodes playback materials for delivery to post-production.Maintain and organize the internal library of digital assets for use by the creative team.Modifying GraphicsHandle simple requested changes to existing artwork that do not require creative input.Use existing templates to generate interactive graphics for mobile phones.Quality ControlProof completed artwork to ensure it meets all established technical specifications.Test builds on phones, tablets and computers to ensure they function as intended.Check spelling and grammar on all completed artwork.Triage and CommunicationHandle technical troubleshooting and support for On-set Operators.Act as triage to handle minor last-minute changes as instructed.Communicate and relay key information and issues to relevant parties.Administrative TasksAssist the Playback Production Coordinator with a variety of administrative tasks as needed.TO BE AN ALL-STAR:Strong ability to learn new proprietary software and technologies.Must have a working knowledge of After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Media Encoder.Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written).Sound familiarity with various digital formats, ie. video formats and codecs and export techniques.Understanding of Film, Television and Game Production.Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.Proficient and comfortable on both Mac and PC platforms.Experience with troubleshooting technologyExtremely disciplined and well organized.Quick learner and highly adaptable.Analytical and proactive.Flexible to work into the evenings to deal with the short notices and tight deadlines within the film industry.Familiarity with programming languages is a benefit.Familiarity with Film Industry Operations is a benefit.Understanding and knowledge of Project Management software such as Wrike, Trello, and Shotgun is a benefit.Understanding and knowledge of the following applications is a benefit: Adobe Animate, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Director, Cinema 4D, Resolume Arena, Unreal Engine 4, Unity.WHY WORK HERE:At Scarab Digital, we provide a fun, vibrant and dynamic environment that embraces creativity and innovation. Plus, we offer:Opportunities to work on cool major studio film and television projectsCompetitive salaryComprehensive benefit packageCompany-sponsored professional development programPaid time-off during ChristmasFully stocked kitchen and pantry with plenty of scrumptious and nutritious snacksVisit our Careers page to learn more about working at Scarab Digital!Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.