Graphic Designer II (Video Editor)

Akkodis is Seeking a Graphic Designer II (Video Editor) contractor for the location of East Moline IL.

Pay Range: $20 - $25/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

DutiesElevate and differentiate the John Deere brand through world class storytelling. You’ll touch a gamut of subjects, creating assets and editing stories that help promote equipment, share the customer story, and enhance our rich brand legacy.The ideal candidate will be well-experienced across a myriad of video styles and formats, from short, thumb-stopping social content to longer form editorial-style productions. The work is largely self-managed, but you collaborate closely with internal clients and stakeholders and outside agency partners throughout the editing process. When not working on client projects, you will help curate, cut down, and catalog clips for our internal JD Stock video library.The Editor is a critical part of our larger Visual Services photo/video department, which maintains residency of a 50,000 sqft studio in East Moline, IL. While this role’s primary function is working as a video Editor as described above, the candidate will also occasionally assist shoots in-studio and in-field (locally), running grip and operating video equipment.

Major duties:• Editing video (70% of the time)• Assisting video shoots, in-studio and in-field (20% of the time)• Studio help (10% of the time)

What skills you need:5-7 years video editing experienceExcellent communication and project management skills, extremely organized with post-production workflow and file managementExpert working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, namely Adobe Premier Pro, After Effects and Photoshop or IllustratorExperience with professional cinema camera equipment from manufacturers such as Sony, Canon, Panasonic, REDExpert working knowledge of numerous video camera file formats, codecs, transcoding and export of appropriately formatted deliverablesBasic working knowledge of video lighting, audio and general production equipment.Proficient in Mac OS operating systems and Microsoft Office SuiteProficient in basic audio editing to achieve the best possible soundCapable of performing physically demanding tasks, including (but not limited to): navigating uneven/rough terrain while carrying gear; working in all weather conditions (very cold to very hot); able to lift and carry gear weighing up to 50lbsAbility to thrive in fast-paced environmentAbility to travel up to 10% of the timeAbility to self-start and work independently as well as follow direction and edit and produce content that effectively captures the intended story or purposeMust submit link to portfolio/demo edit reel at time of application

What makes you stand out:Proven track record of executing a range of video projects — smaller promotional videos to larger commercial edits to content for social mediaMotion graphics experience / competency / 2D or 3D animationExperience or familiarity with heavy equipment (ability to operate is a ++)Experience shooting the industries we serve (ag, construction, forestry, turf, etc.)Experience working in a video studio and or outdoor jobsitesExperience editing and working with large corporations or brands and high level leadership

Education:Four-year University Degree (or equivalent work experience) in related field — editing, motion graphics, videography

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, please contact Punit Pathak at 610 445 8219 or Punit.pathak@akkodisgroup.com.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pays upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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