job description:

Hiscox is seeking a Multimedia specialist to join our incredibly creative US Design (brand) team which consist of the – Associate Creative Director, a Multidisciplinary Designer, and a Multimedia specialist. The team is responsible for the print and digital design, photography, print production, video amination, corporate gifts, event displays and brand management for the entire United States business. We are a part of America’s #1 online small business insurer, and we encourage courage every day – for our customers as well as ourselves. And today we encourage you to apply to become a part of this outstanding creative team.

The role:

Multimedia Specialist supports the Associate Creative Director in the production
of motion design, video editing, sound editing, animations, and branding for digital mediums.

Key responsibilities:

Responsible for producing short and long form multimedia content such as: video graphics, animations, social video campaigns, customer stories, educational videos, employee video campaigns, from concept to completion. Sourcing footage, music, photos, and graphic packages to enhance the production of the work. Excellence post-production and animation experience. Experience in storyboarding and voice recording. Work with ACD to manage Video Brand Studio and help maintain templates, create options for intro, outros, lower-thirds and sounds for the self-service video creation tool. Creation of digital applications such as banner adverts, reels, stories, gifs, motion graphics, animations, and video editing while maintaining the company’s brand standards.

person specification:

• 1 -3 years’ motion design experience – preferably corporate design, but not essential
• Experience in editing various video projects, inserting sound effects, music and transitions
• Proficiency in creating concept boards and other visual representations of planned edits for video projects
• Proficiency in the use of Audition (Intermediate), InDesign (intermediate) Photoshop (advanced), Illustrator (advanced), After Effects (advanced), Premier Pro (advanced), Edge Animate (advanced), Animate (advanced)
• Experience in Video Brand Studio a plus
• Ability to work with a dam to organize and maintain creative
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to push boundaries, articulate design ideas and present those ideas with confidence
• Strong organizational skills
• Outstanding communication skills at all levels
• Ability to apply brand guidelines and house style effortlessly
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize to ensure deadlines are met
• Adaptable and flexible to fast-changing business needs
• Highly motivated with a creative mind
• Word, PowerPoint and Excel knowledge

Bonus

• Experience working with project management system Workfront
• Utilizing a dam management system such as Bynder/Webdam, Dynamic Templates, and VBS Studios or equivalent
• Experience using Greensock
• Cinema 4D is a bonus

Hiscox Values

At Hiscox our spirit is to Challenge Convention. Do not follow the herd.

Everything we do is guided by our Values:
Courage: Dare to take a risk

Human: Clear, fair and inclusive

Ownership: Passionate, commercial and accountable

Integrity: Do the right thing, however hard

Connected: Together, build something better.

Our purpose:
As experts in risk, we give people and businesses the confidence to realize their ambitions.

What Hiscox USA Offers

Competitive salary and bonus (based on personal and company performance)

Comprehensive health insurance, including vision, dental and FSA

401(k) with competitive company matching

24 Paid time off days

10 Paid Holidays

Paid sabbatical after 5 years of service

Dynamic, creative and values-driven culture

Flexible working styles, with options for remote or hybrid work

Modern and open office spaces, complimentary fruit and drinks

Spirit of volunteerism, social responsibility and community involvement, including matching charitable donations for qualifying non-profits via our sister non-profit company, the Hiscox USA Foundation

About Hiscox

As an international specialist insurer we are far removed from the world of mass market insurance products. Instead we are selective and focus on our key areas of expertise and strength - all of which is underpinned by a culture that encourages us to challenge convention and always look for a better way of doing things.

We insure the unique and the interesting. And we search for the same when it comes to talented people. Hiscox is full of smart, reliable human beings that look out for customers and each other. We believe in doing the right thing, making good and rebuilding when things go wrong. Everyone is encouraged to think creatively, challenge the status quo and look for solutions.

Scratch beneath the surface and you will find a business that is solid, but slightly contrary. We like to do things differently and constantly seek to evolve. We might have been around for a long time (our roots go back to 1901), but we are young in many ways, ambitious and going places. Some people might say insurance is dull, but life at Hiscox is anything but. If that sounds good to you, get in touch.

About Hiscox USA

Hiscox USA was established in 2006 to focus primarily on the needs of small and middle market commercial clients, via both the broker and direct distribution channels and is today the fastest-growing business unit within the Hiscox Group.

Today, Hiscox USA has a talent force of about 420 employees mostly operating out of 6 major cities - New York, Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Hiscox USA offers a broad portfolio of commercial products, including technology, cyber and data risk, multiple professional liability lines, media, entertainment, management liability, crime, kidnap and ransom, commercial property and terrorism.

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Salary Range - $67,000 - $77,000