Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Hybrid
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JOB DESCRIPTION
The Video and Motion Designer is primarily accountable for creating video and motion graphics content that supports the community strategic plan set by the Community Developers (CD). Responsibilities include creating/editing video and motion assets, capturing footage in-game using the marketing camera or gameplay, collaborating with CDs and Community Managers (CM) to provide creative input for video content, and maintaining a thorough understanding of supported games in their portfolio. This role will rely on working closely with stakeholders to execute multi-channel content strategies, anticipate feedback, and implement changes where necessary. In this role, Video Editors create and maintain processes that allow the Community team to create content at scale. It is their responsibility tobalance the needs of the business with the tools we have available.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Be the Community team’s content editor, responsible for creating motion graphics, and short and long form video content supporting a variety of brands across all social platforms.
* Understanding of social media platforms and their mechanics.
* Understanding and keeping up with social media trends, being a driving force to implement them into strategy.
* Ensure creative consistency across edited pieces adhering to brand and IP guidelines.
* Maintain in-depth understanding of game capture tools required for our games.
* Capture video footage in-game that will utilize marketing camera and gameplay footage.
* Address feedback and offer constructive and strategic input and suggestions.
* Work alongside Associate Manager to organize, log, and manage assets.
* Deliver weekly estimates for what assets can be delivered and when, adjusting as needed.
* Maintain and document video editing standards.
* Collaborate with CDs and CMs on project timelines, asset coordination, scripts, brainstorming sessions, and capture needs.
* Ensure videos are localized according to established content strategies.
BUSINESS RELATED CONTACTS:
* Community Team – Community Managers, Community Developers, Associate Manager and Portfolio Lead.
* Brand Team - very rarely and only for feedback when CM and CD are not available
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EXPERIENCE:
* Proficiency in understanding modern video game genres and platforms, including hands-on experience in gameplay capture, video production editing, and content publishing.
* Understanding of howgame capture works.
* Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritizeprojects.
* Open minded to feedback.
* Highly organized and able to correctly label / tag video assets in a variety of asset management systems.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have experience with:
* Adobe Creative Suite: After Effects, Premier, Photoshop, and plug-ins
* Editing short and long form videos for social media. (X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Youtube)
* Creating SRT or other captioningfiles
Please include a link of your recent portfolio when applying for this role!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In line with Ubisoft's hybrid work model, our flexible work policy includes a minimum of three days per week in our Newcastle office, with the option to work from home up to two days.
With Ubisoft CRC, you will receive a competitive salary along with:
* Personal performance bonus
* Private Health Insurance (including eye care and dental)
* Life Assurance
* Long Term Disability Insurance
* Pension
* Significant discount on the world’s best video games
* Access to Ubisoft's back catalogue on PC
* 25days of holiday
* We work in the heart of Newcastle city centre, right on top of Haymarket metro station in a lively, international and creative space.
* A kitchen stocked withcereals, fruits, unlimited filtered water, teas, coffee
* Regular professional and social events
* A casual dress code
* Fun, we like to work hard but have a laugh too!
Ubisoft offers the same job opportunities to all, without any distinction of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability or age. Ubisoft ensures the development of an inclusive work environment which mirrors the diversity of our players’ community.
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