Production Artist
About Ursa Minor Arts + Media
The purpose of Ursa Minor is to leverage the maximum range and reach of media and technology to propel human potentials, and to create a better world.
Our strategy is to provide world class digital media products and services to individuals and organizations at the leading edge of planetary problem solving, socially responsible business, and sustainability.
Ursa Minor stands for integrity in business and maintaining high standards of excellence in quality, creativity and service experience for our clients, while cultivating a meaningful and fulfilling work experience for our team.
To accomplish this, Ursa Minor only hires talented professionals who love being here and excel at their craft. We have found that building long-term positive relationships with like-minded human beings for the sake of advancing our abilities and engaging our hearts and minds is more satisfying than merely doing a “job”.
Ursa Minor is committed to providing a rewarding work experience in terms of compensation and benefits, and a principled company culture of creativity, authenticity, and challenge to not simply imagine a better life for ourselves and the world, but to devote ourselves whole-heartedly to creating it.
Visit our website: http://www.UrsaMinor.comProduction Artist Aim
The Production Artist’s aim is to create world class media that optimally supports project goals in accordance with established specifications, artistic standards and company vision.
Essential Results
Ensures Flawless Task Execution by working closely with Producer to fully understand and envision the intended result of each assigned project task; using own knowledge and creative expertise to execute project tasks promptly and produce intended results; working collaboratively with Producer to assess quality and timeliness of task deliverables; revising task deliverables as needed; and recommending and/or producing alternative or improved variations of task deliverables as appropriate.
Creates Departmental Synergy by working collaboratively with Producer, Creative Director, and other Production Artists to support overall project and company goals; and sharing knowledge and talent with other Production Artists to improve team capabilities.
Contributes to Project Success by executing project tasks as expeditiously as possible; completing project deliverables before they are due; immediately informing Producer of any problems or complications with a project and recommending remedies; and entering activity slips, notes, and status updates into ISIS (a CRM system we will train you on) regularly and accurately.
Maintains Departmental Effectiveness by working with COO to fully understand and execute all operational and maintenance procedures, and following all file management procedures and conventions.
Ensures Project Quality by applying own creative instincts to produce superb project deliverables; learning new techniques from other Production Artists; and committing to producing only the finest results.
Maintains Professional and Technical Knowledge by participating in personal and professional development opportunities; reviewing professional publications; benchmarking best practices; participating in professional society
Enhances the Work Environment by dealing openly and directly with team members; acting with integrity and respect; exhibiting a positive attitude face to face and over electronic communications.
Maintains a Safe and Healthy Workplace by following all organizational standards and adhering to all legal regulations.
Contributes to the Team Environment by performing other duties as required.
Position Requirements
The following are the qualities that we have found make a successful Production Artist at Ursa Minor. However, if your particular experience doesn’t exactly match, but you believe you would succeed in this position and are motivated by our vision and mission, we would love to hear from you anyway.
Experience
5 years producing media arts or web technology
Proficiency in three or more of the following:
- Graphic Design and Illustration (PSD, AI, INDD, PDF)
- Web Design – HTML, Flash UI design, animation, basic actionscript
- Motion Graphics Design (AE, Motion)
- Video Effects
- Production (AE, Shake, Elastic Reality)
- Video Capture and Editing (FCP and DVD Studio Pro)
- 3D Design and Animation (Maya)
- Web Development
- CMS: Drupal, Joomla, and variants
- Web Development – CSS / AJAX and Smarty, or Advanced Actionscript
- Web Development – Basic PHP, XML, and SQL variants
- Web Development – Secure PHP, XML, and SQL variants
- Web Development – Ruby, and Ruby on Rails
- Audio Production and Editing (Logic, ProTools)
- Good communication, writing and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize
- Responsible, self-starter
- Committed to working in a dynamic and supportive team environment
- Interested in enhancing life’s experience through one’s own work
- Highly organized; ideally a user of David Allen's "Getting Things Done" (GTD) methodology or equivalent
Send introductory letter, including how your interests/goals aligns with our company's vision/mission, and resume/portfolio in email, HTML, RTF or PDF format to: hr@ursaminor.com
We look forward to hearing from you.
Visit our website: http://www.UrsaMinor.com
