Job Description

Are you creative, dynamic and passionate? Do you like to think outside of the box and find new ways to achieve your goals? Corus Entertainment has an exciting opportunity for you. If you have a passion for excellence, and would like to work for Corus Entertainment, we encourage you to apply.

Division:Global BC

Work Status:Full-Time

Location:Burnaby, BC

About the Role:

Corus Entertainment is looking for a talented, results-driven Design Editor to join the Corus Creative Services team. This position reports to the Manager of Creative Services. Corus Creative Services is an experienced team of Writers, Producers, Directors, Voice Artists, Editors, Graphic Artists, Design Editors, and Audio & Camera Videographers.

We are experts in developing effective advertising and marketing campaigns across all platforms. We offer our clients a full-service production facility for the creation of multiple length television and radio commercials, corporate videos, public service announcements, promotion and contesting, image/brand campaigns, multi[1]platform on-line/videos, long format programming and more.

The successful candidate will work in an extremely competitive market and join our award-winning team.

Responsibilities:

As a Design Editor, the following is an outline of some but not all of the primary functions and responsibilities for this position:

• Developing 2D, 3D and 4K animations, motion graphics, character design.
• Developing, designing static graphics, print design, logo design, outdoor branding design.
• Post Editing of short and long form, multiplatform creative.
• Developing, designing, and editing creative elements into finished short and long form creative material required for Commercial Production and other projects.
• Packaging and delivering edited elements to producers that meet client expectations.
• Understanding of Unreal Engine Program/Software is a plus.
• Have the ability to multitask, formulate, develop, implement and complete creative projects on tight deadlines.
• Have exceptional interpersonal, organization and attention to detail skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to manage and share solutions under tight timelines.
• Work closely with the Manager of Creative Services to support production requirements associated with all post/art services productions.
• Work closely with the Commercial Writer Producers to support production requirements associated with all post/art services projects.
• The successful candidate will be creative, passionate, enthusiastic, people-centered, and flexible.
• Is creatively flexible and open to collaborating, brainstorming as a team and individually.
• Other duties as required.

About You

• What We Need From You: The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:
• Possesses a proven direct experience, in both post editing and graphics design/animation.
• Exceptional computer skills working with software programs, which involve post production editing, graphics development, or others. (Unreal Engine or 3D animation is a plus, but not required).
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in Commercial Post Production, in both the editing and graphics design areas in production industry.
• Post-secondary education in Commercial Post Production, in both the editing and graphics design, or equivalent.
• In terms of 3D animation and graphics, the candidate must have experience with 3D software packages such as Autodesk Maya, 3DS Max or Softimage. The candidate will have an understanding of the principles of animation such as timing, weight, and space and be able to model, rig, texture, and light. From a graphics standpoint, candidate should be able to understand Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, InDesign and Illustrator.
• From a post-production standpoint, candidate must be experienced with Adobe Creative Suite 6, After Effects, Sound Booth, Media Encoder, and various XD Cam utility programs for dealing with Sony and Canon video which are the two cameras used to shoot with in Creative Services.
• They must understand backup procedures, restoring editing systems, Kona software and setup procedures for importing and exporting video files.
• The ability to meet concurrent and conflicting deadlines.
• A professional team player with strong organization details and excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Willingness to continually learn new software programs for post-production editing and graphics design and animation.
• Has work flexibility, dependent on production turnaround, deadlines or needs.
• Will also have the ability to travel when required.

This is a Group 4 position of the collective agreement.

Deadline for applications: September 6, 2022.

Why Corus?

Corus is a driving force in the media industry with a diverse portfolio of strong brands that entertain and inform audiences through great storytelling and compelling content, reaching millions of people around the world every day.

We have a passionate drive to connect with the world around us: to express, to share, to be part of people's lives. Walk around our offices, our stations, our studios across the country and you'll feel it. You'll see it in action.

You'll see it in the open communication and the approachability of our people. You'll see it in our care for quality work and the interest in new, creative solutions. You'll see it in how we work with external partners, and how we care about our communities. These are all core to the values we commit to living each and every day - Win Together, Think Beyond, Make It Happen, Learn Every Day, Show We Care. Our values describe what makes us, and our workplace pretty unique - and amazing.

At Corus we value and actively involve the full range of what makes people unique in order to create a strong and innovative company where amazing people thrive. A company where people have the full opportunity to show their unique value and develop their potential. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people of colour, people with disabilities, people from all gender and sexually diverse communities and people with intersectional identities.

Corus is also committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

How to Apply

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now'.

*No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.