Hallmark Labs is a subsidiary of Hallmark Cards, Inc based in Santa Monica, California.We currently operate two digital subscription services, Hallmark Movies Now and
Hallmark eCards, as well as ongoing initiatives in personalized, print-on-demand
greeting cards. We are a diverse team of innovators, creators and influencers
leveraging Hallmark’s deep experience in creating meaningful connections and
progressing it into the digital age with cutting-edge technology.
Are you great at what you do and passionate about your work? Are you honest and
accountable?
Are you a self- motivated, go-getter that likes to have fun?
If so, you are in the right place.

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Who we are…

Hallmark Labs (a subsidiary of Hallmark), based in Santa Monica, CA, is the parent company of three digital services; HallmarkeCards.com (a digital social expression service), Hallmark Movies Now (a subscription video on demand service), and Out of the Box (an ecommerce platform for personalized greeting cards).We're leveraging Hallmark's history of creating meaningful, emotional connections, while rapidly progressing a century old, privately-owned, iconic American brand to the forefront of the digital age with cutting-edge technology.

What we need…

We are looking for a talented, passionate Editor/Compositor to assist our Art team in Santa Monica. The Compositing portion of the position requires compositing for Stop Motion, 2D Animation, and VFX work. The editing portion would require screening dailies, subclipping, and coming up with creative edits using footage from popular TV shows, movies, and our own in-house productions. As a member of our team you'd also be expected to pitch project ideas based on footage available to you. Working closely with artists and producers, the position would call for creative problem solving and innovative uses of technology to assist in our productions. The ideal candidate will be organized, energetic, inventive, and can take creative feedback well.This is a full-time position.

This job involves the following responsibilities…

• Edit footage from Popular Movies and TV into short-form entertainment
• Logging footage
• Understanding of post production pipelines and footage storage on file servers
• Composite Stop-Motion, 2D animations, and motion graphics
• Take and implement notes from directors
• Pitch eCard ideas that our audience will love!

Who we think would be a fit…

We are looking for someone who thrives on being creative. You might be someone just out of Art School or has been practicing the craft for a while. You're someone who loves working with small teams in an extremely collaborative environment and seeing their ideas come to life. You have the skills and portfolio, but you still love to learn - and you enjoy taking the initiative to solve creative challenges. The ideal candidate is a thoughtful editor who is able to see creative potential in existing footage to tell specific stories. You are able to clearly convey ideas just through timing and editing of clipsBasic Qualifications: 

• Experience with Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop
• Art Degree or 2+ years professional experience
• 1+ year experience working in a creative environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Portfolio or Reel clearly demonstrates editing and compositing ability, either through before and after shots, timelapse, or process of manipulating footage.
• 1+ Year of working in post-production
• Proficiency in the entire Adobe Creative Suite

Application Instructions...

To be considered an applicant for this position you must show how you meet the basic qualifications of the job in a resume or document you upload or by completing the work experience and education application fields. Accepted file types are Microsoft Word (DOC or DOCX), PDF, HTML, or TXT. Individual file size attachment limit is 10 MB.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc. and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment. Employment by Hallmark is contingent upon the signing of the Employment Agreement, signing of an agreement to arbitrate in connection with the Hallmark Dispute Resolution Program, completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, education verification and satisfactory reference and background checks.

LIVE WELL:Excellent medical benefits
401(k) match up to 5%
Life insurance policy for every employee, at no cost
Fitness reimbursement
Cell phone and home internet reimbursement
Carpool and parking pass cash-out program
Generous maternity/paternity leave
Employee assistance programs

REFUEL:Fully stocked kitchen with fresh fruit and delicious snacks and beverages
Monthly catered lunches
Soft serve machine 24/7
Great eateries close by, oh, and we're near the beach!

WORK HAPPY:
Massage chairs and bicycles
Onsite free parking
Company events
Flexible PTO
Flexible work hours/work from home
Professional development
Education reimbursement

Hallmark Labs is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. Principals only please.