Position Title: Technical Director
Position Location: Venice, CA
Position Reports to: Director of Production
Position Length: Full-time Permanent
About JibJab:
At JibJab, we pride ourselves on producing the highest quality original programming on the web and delivering it to our audience with kick ass products. We love creativity. We love invention. We love surprising and delighting our audience. Our mission is to help more people share more laughs than any other company in the history of the world and with over 100 million visits to our websites in the past twelve months, we’re well on our way to doing it.
Position Summary:
JibJab Media is looking for a highly technical and energetic Technical Director to join our world-class production team. This person is an extremely creative problem solver that can push off-the-shelf software to its breaking point in search of solutions. They laugh in the face of seemingly impossible challenges and live by the code "I can make a computer do ANYTHING!" Not only are they highly versed in a range of current software packages, but they are tuned in to emerging software and hardware solutions as well. JibJab prides itself on using Technology to drive Art, and the Technical Director manages the place where the two intersect. He/she MUST be comfortable in a team environment and possess excellent communication skills. Primary responsibilities include 1) setting up and managing workflows that revolve around Flash and After Effects, 2) acting as a liaison between JibJab’s Art and Engineering teams and 3) assisting the artists with any technical help. This person should know video file formats, codecs, and bitrates like the back of his hand, so previous work in film, visual effects, and/or animation is a plus. A borderline unhealthy obsession for the web is a must! JibJab is forging new paths in personalized, made-for-the-medium entertainment, so if you do not love the interweb with all your heart and soul, please do not apply. In essence, JibJab is looking for a true GEEK.
Responsibilities:
Setup and manage the production workflow.
Assist team members with any technical issues they might be having, from small day-to-day hardware issues to larger production-related issues.
Keying green screen footage.
Compositing keyed footage with motion graphics or still bgs.
Approving keying and compositing work done by external contractors.
Matchmoving 2d or 3d backgrounds to keyed footage.
Effects particles, lighting, you name it!
Handle and maintain professional video and still camera equipment.
Handle and maintain a green screen room setup.
Testing new technologies, including new versions of software and new production techniques.
Collaborate with our Flex engineers to get Flash to do things it’s not meant to
Requirements
Positive, can do attitude is an absolute MUST.
Incredible attention to detail.
God-like skills in Flash and After Effects.
A strong desire to help others.
Knowledge of Web 2.0 technologies.
Affinity for learning new programs.
A sense of humor (It’s JibJab for cryin’ out loud!)
Pluses
Strong Knowledge in Final Cut Pro, Maya (or equivalent)
Knowledge of Animation principles timing, easing, etc.
Knowledge of Film language cutting, transitions, etc.
Knowledge of high end compositing software (Flame, Nuke, etc.)
Company Benefits:
o Competitive salaries and stock option packages
o Medical and Dental Insurance
o Company Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
o The coolest co-workers EVER
Please submit a resume and cover letter that clearly explains how your skills and experience align with JibJabs needs by email to jobs@jibjab.com. Applicants must include the job title in the subject line of the email.
JibJab is an equal-opportunity employer.
