Careers

Motion Graphics Designer & Editor

Full-Time, Permanent

WHO WE ARE

BAYCAT is an innovative nonprofit media production company comprising a Studio and an Academy which exists to end racial, gender, and economic inequities by opening the media industry to underrepresented storytellers. Through the education and employment of low-income BIPOC young people, and young women in the Bay Area — and through our production work for socially-minded clients — we are changing the storytellers and stories that get shared with the world. 

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WHAT WE CARE ABOUT.  

• Creating positive social change through storytelling, design & media.

• Giving a voice to those misrepresented or underrepresented.

• Doing well and doing good. As a social enterprise, we're a sustainable nonprofit business model.

• Excellence. The highest quality of services in education and media production.

• Building community, diversity, inclusion & equity from within and with all our partners.

THE ROLE

We are in search of a passionate, creative, detail-oriented, and experienced Motion Graphics Designer & Editor who can manage the post-production of select BAYCAT video projects, including hands-on editing, motion graphics creation, music integration, titles and all final deliverables. 

WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE:

Construct Compelling Narratives​

• Take ownership of editing projects in Adobe Creative Suite.

• Collaborate with other producers on the team to come up with creative solutions to improve video elements and directions sessions with the studio team and clients.

• Participate in team meetings, rough cut reviews, and client meetings and apply feedback.

Motion Graphics Creation & Integration​

• Create visually stunning video assets, helping to push BAYCAT’s graphic output forward

• Create compelling and dynamic motion graphics in Adobe After Effects and graphics with Adobe Photoshop. 

• Design motion graphics in the form of titles and infographics to fully animated graphic videos.

• Collaborate with video editors and producers to evaluate graphic needs.

• Create graphic templates for easy use by other team members.

• Enhance raw footage with stylized color correction and design.

Post-Production Management​

• Prioritize and produce project work in a timely manner according to project deadlines.

• Ingest footage, including organizing, naming, and converting files.

• Ensure projects are in line with the client’s brand & expectations.

• Communicate with your direct supervisor and other producers of any editing needs to ensure the successful completion of the project.

• Archive project media according to BAYCAT’s standards and practices

Provide Mentorship to Post-Production Interns​

• Act as a mentor to interns and support training efforts.

• Provide supervision and mentorship to interns (& Apprentices when applicable) assigned to projects you are working on.

Prioritize Collaboration & Team Building ​

• Collaborate with BAYCAT team members to continue to build an anti-racist BAYCAT culture and practices.

• Engage and lead BAYCAT team building activities, which may include team meetings, retreats, Culture Club, and other team-related gatherings.

• Reflect and engage in your own anti-racist journey and professional development individually and with the team.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:

• Has 3-5 years of professional experience in motion graphics design and editing. 

• Possesses a firm handle of Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Photoshop.

• Is detailed oriented and extremely tech-savvy. 

• Is knowledgeable of current trends in media, the demands of the professional field, and of the tools, technologies, and resources inherent to the discipline.

• Is a fierce team player.

• Commitment to personal and professional growth, and aligned with BAYCAT's values.

• Passionate about creating media that matters.

THE DETAILS

• This is a permanent full-time salaried position. 

• This role includes benefits.

• Must be able to work 40 hours per week.  

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter, resume and link to content you have produced to workwithstudio@baycat.org.

The position is open until filled. No phone calls, please. 

EOE. We strive for a workforce as diverse as the community we serve.

Women, people of color, and LGBTQ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.