Company Description

Saatchi & Saatchi has grown from a start-up advertising agency in London in 1970 to a global creative communications company with 114 offices in 67 countries and over 6500 employees. Saatchi & Saatchi is part of the Publicis Groupe, the world’s third largest communications group We are a full service, integrated communications network and we work with 6 of the top 10 and over half of the top 50 global advertisers. We’re in the business of getting people to fall in love with our clients’ products and services. We have an unshakeable spirit and unbeatable attitude that Nothing is Impossible, a concept we apply to all our clients and work. We believe in effecting positive change through creativity, always. While we seek out the most brilliant minds to help us on our quest, we’re also passionate about nurturing the best talent from within. Which is why when you join us, your journey can be one of continuous evolution.

Job Description

Responsibility and Focus

Working with internal client teams, the candiate witlll collaborate with a larger exploratory Generative AI team to investigate how to use new tools in producing and editing video content. You will be among the early adopters, pioneering new processes and strategies for content creation using Generative AI.

The candidate should be comfortable finding creative ways to create and edit videos supported by Generative AI tools, producing novel and unique outcomes. Your responsibilities will encompass video editing and production across multiple communication touchpoints, bringing brand storytelling and brand experiences to life through your work.

More Specifically, The candidate should be able to: 

• Develop a deep understanding of client requirements to coordinate and guide clients through the creative process effectively

• Use traditional techniques merged with Generative AI tools, to edit, design and animate independently or as part of a team, depending on project needs

• Deliver visual photographic storyboards

• Leverage Generative AI tools alongside team members in brainstorming ideas and creating successful video content

Working with internal client teams, the candiate witlll collaborate with a larger exploratory Generative AI team to investigate how to use new tools in producing and editing video content. You will be among the early adopters, pioneering new processes and strategies for content creation using Generative AI.

The candidate should be comfortable finding creative ways to create and edit videos supported by Generative AI tools, producing novel and unique outcomes. Your responsibilities will encompass video editing and production across multiple communication touchpoints, bringing brand storytelling and brand experiences to life through your work.

More Specifically, The candidate should be able to: 

• Develop a deep understanding of client requirements to coordinate and guide clients through the creative process effectively

• Use traditional techniques merged with Generative AI tools, to edit, design and animate independently or as part of a team, depending on project needs

• Deliver visual photographic storyboards

• Leverage Generative AI tools alongside team members in brainstorming ideas and creating successful video content

Main Tasks

Technical & Product

As a passionate conceptual editor/animator, you should aim to breathe life into narratives, brands and experiences through footage and motion design while exploring and utilising emerging Generative AI tools.

You should be obsessed with combining footage, audio, animation, copy and photography, all while employing new tools and processes to create impactful stories and content. These videos can range from powerful manifesto videos and branded films to simple social content edits

The ideal candidate should:

• Possess a unique approach to creating Generative AI video and animations work for Advertising, Social Media and Internal Communication campaigns

• Pitch final output/concepts to clients, leveraging AI tools

As a passionate conceptual editor/animator, you should aim to breathe life into narratives, brands and experiences through footage and motion design while exploring and utilising emerging Generative AI tools.

You should be obsessed with combining footage, audio, animation, copy and photography, all while employing new tools and processes to create impactful stories and content. These videos can range from powerful manifesto videos and branded films to simple social content edits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience
• Strong working knowledge of current editing styles across a variety of platforms with the intention to augment those editing styles with Generative AI tools. This can range from traditional platforms like TV to social media platforms
• Must provide a portfolio showcasing your talents in editing, animation and motion graphics
• Experience working with various design styles, from photorealistic and highly stylised videos to simple illustrative videos
• Strong interest in Generative AI solutions for video creation, such as Runway and D-ID
• Awareness of alternative Generative AI solutions, such as Pika Labs
• Proficiency in the latest version of the Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficient knowledge of After Effects
• Produce demos based on provided reference materials and create mood boards/project animatics that outline the thinking and inspire the final edit
• Experience with sound design and a dedication to ensuring audio and video align seamlessly. The right energy in every edit is crucial
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience
• Strong working knowledge of current editing styles across a variety of platforms with the intention to augment those editing styles with Generative AI tools. This can range from traditional platforms like TV to social media platforms
• Must provide a portfolio showcasing your talents in editing, animation and motion graphics
• Experience working with various design styles, from photorealistic and highly stylised videos to simple illustrative videos
• Strong interest in Generative AI solutions for video creation, such as Runway and D-ID
• Awareness of alternative Generative AI solutions, such as Pika Labs
• Proficiency in the latest version of the Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficient knowledge of After Effects
• Produce demos based on provided reference materials and create mood boards/project animatics that outline the thinking and inspire the final edit
• Experience with sound design and a dedication to ensuring audio and video align seamlessly. The right energy in every edit is crucial