Job Vacancies at Hogarth

About the Job

The Role:

• Ensure production workflow is adhered to and define, communicate and enforce production standards
• Have a sound working knowledge of all the various roles, functions, capabilities, equipment, and applications within the Broadcast Production Department
• Work with Broadcast Production Team to ensure that the assigned projects are produced to a high creative standard, delivered on time and within the agreed budget
• Arrange briefings with client/ agency, find out proposed budget, agree a quote, assign lead operators, book suite time, conduct kick-off meetings, schedule client reviews, distribute feedback, track costs and manage project progress
• Attend and take notes during all briefings/reviews and circulate info Producers/ Account Management where necessary
• Be responsible for checking that all material needed to undertake a job has been requested and is on the system in the correct place
• Check and sign off invoices before going to client/ agency and send regular updates of costs incurred so far
• Encourage and explore new avenues of potential work both internally and externally
• Continually define ways to increase client satisfaction and deepen client relationships
• Have an understanding of the technologies used such as Fido & FCS, make sure the producers are using these technologies correctly
• Build relationships with and between Producers, Operators and account teams
• Attend post production and tech briefing meetings and present findings to the Broadcast producers also be the point person between the two areas of the business
• Help develop capabilities of the businesses

Requirements:

• 3 years’ experience as a Junior Producer or Producer for a Post Production facility
• Be happy to work on versioning of TV commercials
• Knowledge of the following kit – Maya, Flame, Smoke, Final Cut and AFX
• Results driven and adds value
• Maintains lasting client relationships internally & externally
• Reinforces team approach throughout development efforts
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Pro-active not re-active

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About the Job

Responsibilities:

• Compositing, tracking, product replacement, keying, rotoscoping, secondary colour grading in Nuke, quickly, accurately and convincingly
• Adhering to workflow processes so that projects can be re-accessed and re-versioned quickly and effectively
• The ideal candidate will be committed to producing the highest standard of work at all times and taking an active interest in changing trends in VFX

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of professional experience with Nuke
• A strong showreel, with clear information to show what was done and by whom - demonstrating good experience in tracking, keying, rotoscoping, grading
• A good understanding of photography and broadcast, and how the interactions of light, lenses and digital sensors contribute to the construction of a moving image
• A good understanding of color space, video codecs and their use in the digital pipeline
• Ability to critically assess your own work so as to complete VFX work to a standard that meets the approval of producers and clients, without vetting by fellow artists
• Clean and efficient Nuke script organization
• Possess good working knowledge of post-production processes & services
• Knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator - would be a plus
• Knowledge of tracking software, e.g. PFtrack & Mocha, would a plus
• Knowledge of any 3D software, e.g. Cinema4D & Maya, would be a plus
• Knowledge of After FX would be a plus
• Knowledge of programming languages, e.g. Python, would be a plus.

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About the Job

What Does A Digital Project Manager do at Hogarth?

• The Digital Project Manager is responsible for both planning, managing and delivering projects; and providing strategic expertise across digital initiatives – ensuring all meet objectives, budgets, deadlines, quality standards and are ultimately optimised for success.
• The role is both internal and client-facing, and implementing projects will involve collaborating with teams across various disciplines (creative, technology, moving image) located both in-house and offshore.
• Key focus areas include implementation of digital advertising campaigns, including dynamic creative in display and video for personalisation; as well as the development of digital experiences, covering UX, creative and technology. Being part of such a broad and evolving landscape, the Project Manager must possess a deep passion for digital and marketing technologies, with a continuous learning mindset.

Key Responsibilities:
All Project Managers must have proven experience of the following competencies:

• Digital expertise: An internal source of expertise in the digital field with broad knowledge of digital ecosystems and their interactions with business strategy and marketing campaigns. This includes a deep understanding of display and video advertising (adservers, best practices, DCO) and the drive to proactively research and understand emerging trends and developments in digital marketing and experience in order to advise and guide stakeholders
• Scoping and documentation: Requirements gathering and elicitation, creation of project documentation, including clear SOWs and functional specifications
• Cost estimates: Gathering effort estimates from relevant resources and teams, creating project cost estimates and proposals, controlling scope and costs so that the project can be completed within the approved budget. This includes resource planning, budgeting and project reconciliation
• Resource management: identifying and scheduling the right resources for projects across globally distributed project teams; defining roles and responsibilities (RACI) in the project
• Time management: Timeline planning for both simple and complex projects, with the ability to ensure timely completion of projects, whether fast-turnaround digital campaign projects (1 day-1 month turnaround) or web projects with multiple dependencies
• Briefing: Efficiently creating clear briefs for tasks, leaving no room for assumption, ambiguity or misinterpretation. Close collaboration with team members and resources to ensure timely and high-quality implementation of tasks
• Quality management: Meticulous attention to detail when reviewing project deliverables, and the ability to ensure that every project delivery meets the quality needs of the brief, best practice and client expectations
• Communications management: Proactive management of internal and external stakeholder expectations; clear and articulate communication with team members and clients from different backgrounds and timezones
• Risk management: The ability to identify, analyse, and properly respond to project risks
• Project management methodology: Strong understanding of project management methodologies and processes
• Stakeholder management: The ability to guide and manage stakeholders (clients, partners, internal) throughout the entire project lifecycle – ensuring all are aligned to the objectives, scope of work, timeline, RACI and risks identified
• Organisation: The ability to juggle a varied workload (e.g fast-paced display campaigns and web projects) and to prioritise time effectively

Qualifications
Skills

• 3+ Years Project Management Experience within Digital Production
• Passion for all things digital - driven by technology and innovation
• Strong knowledge of digital advertising (static, HTML5) and social media content production
• Experience with personalisation (DCO) implementation and best practices, including knowledge of adservers and CMPs
• Strong knowledge of the end-to-end website development process and considerations – from discovery and UX, through to design, development and deployment
• Experience with Content Management and CRM systems
• Experience with project management tools
• Experience working with and managing globally distributed project teams (in different timezones)

Qualities

• A positive, team player
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive and self-motivated
• A problem solver
• Calm under pressure
• Continuous learning mindset

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About the Job

The Role:

• In this role, you will be working alongside a talented team that consists of Technical and Creative Artworkers, Designers, and Print Project Managers. On a daily basis, you'll be working in a fast-paced, fun environment, producing print-ready artwork, and localizing it across various markets for a variety of global and national brands.
• You will ensure all work adheres to client guidelines and meets the brand requirements. You will be someone with an exceptional eye for detail and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• From brief provided by the Project Manager, create, correct, and deliver consistent quality artwork on brand.
• Appreciation, adherence, and enforcement of Hogarth's key policies
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of brands
• Communicate with all stakeholders articulately, sharing and documenting any issues or knowledge to ensure consistency
• Support your Team Leader/Production Manager and mentor Junior members of the team
• Respond to information requests from your Line Manager/Team Leader
• Demonstrate good artwork judgment when giving direction or problem solving
• Any issues within a job that increases studio time must be highlighted to your Team Leader
• Manage your workload and flag any downtime to your Team Leader for utilization across the Hogarth studio teams
• Ensure all workflow system statuses are completed (if applicable)

Requirements:

• Min. Years of Experience: 3+ years of experience in Graphic designing for the Print Advertisements industry
• Competent in key Creative Suite programs (Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat) to an advanced level
• Working knowledge of Microsoft programs
• Be proactive in keeping skills up-to-date and drive self-improvement
• Prioritization, time management, attention to detail, ability to work under pressure
• Decision-making ability
• Fluent oral and written English essential
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Amenable to work on shifting schedule
• Amenable to hybrid work (onsite/work from home)

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About the Job

• As a Hogarth Motion Graphics Designer, you will be responsible for creating high quality motion graphics sequences for a variety of clients. We will look to you for creative input and involvement in the design and development of projects. You will sometimes work with our compositing team to provide elements, typically products, with a view to them being integrated into existing commercials.
• You will work to tight deadlines on a wide variety of jobs including TV commercials, digital campaigns and in-house productions, building and adapting both live action and motion graphics sequences to fulfill client briefs, as well as matching and amending existing masters.
• You will also be involved in the re-versioning of existing work for global markets and will be expected to adhere to workflow processes so that projects can be re-accessed and re-versioned quickly and effectively.
• The ideal candidate will take an active interest in staying abreast of changing trends in design, VFX, software and will be committed to producing the highest standard of work at all times

Requirements:

• At least 4 years of professional experience of Motion Graphics design in both After Effects and Cinema4D
• Strong knowledge of Premiere
• Good Working Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Consistent attention to detail essential
• Excellent time management skills and multitasking abilities
• Positive attitude towards problem solving and tight deadlines
• Able to adapt to new working methods and technology advances
• Excellent design, typographical and conceptual skills
• Positive attitude towards problem solving and strong attention to detail
• Ability to take direction and contribute to the creative development of projects
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and maintain focus in pressured situations
• Ability to critically assess your own work so as to complete VFX and motion graphics jobs to a standard that meets the approval of producers and clients
• Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills
• Methodical approach to work and ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of tracking software, e.g. PFtrack & Mocha, a plus

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About the Job

• This role is responsible for creation of marketing / advertising materials, such as product labels, documents or brochures, that provide information about a company's offerings

Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize and produce online and offline collateral for marketing and sales, including original campaigns, direct mail, brochures, print and banner ads, product sheets, PowerPoint presentations and more.
• Work closely with clients and/or project management teams to understand the client’s business needs.
• Formulate forward-thinking concepts and render designs for multimedia campaigns while always elevating our client’s brand
• Responsible for the design and production of a diverse range of graphic, print, and digital media collateral to support client needs.
• Develop comprehensive multimedia campaigns.
• Identify fresh and innovative design solutions that push the boundaries of the client brand and explore more effective formats and/or media channels.
• Ensure that all work produced is to a suitably high standards and within brand guidelines and specifications.
• Responsible for ensuring brand consistency while offering a fresh approach to design, artwork, digital and print output.
• Provide effective visual solutions by leading the execution of client creative requests and creative projects.
• Works independently and carry client brand ethic, integrity and requirements downstream from the client into the greater team.
• Assumes responsibility and takes the lead on more complex creative design projects/assignments

Requirements:

• Creative professional with a minimum of 5 years experience in designing and producing marketing collaterals.
• Excellent skills in Adobe designing softwares
• Able to ask unscripted strategic and logical questions to elicit a full understanding of client needs
• Ability to analyze issues and make decisions for the greater good
• Ability to work independently and with a team to achieve business objectives
• Strong project management skills in a fast-paced environment with multiple, changing priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent networker & Strong team player
• Can do attitude and an ability to work under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly organised, detail oriented, client focused and proactive