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Jackbox Games

<div>
 
 Who are We?
 
 
 
 Jackbox is a small game studio (:80 people) best known for our Jackbox Party Pack franchise: a set of five social party games released every fall. Since 2014, our games--like Quiplash, Drawful, and Trivia Murder Party-- have been featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, by Polygon, and in living rooms and finished basements across the world.
 
 
 In 2020, we had over 200 million users. And we have hard evidence that one of those users was Academy Award-winner Charlize Theron.
 
 
 You can learn everything you ever wanted to know about how our games work (spoiler: your phone is the controller!) and who we are and what we make at Jackbox Games.
 
 
 
 What's the Job?
 
 
 
 We are actively seeking a highly skilled and passionate Senior Technical Animator to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will assume comprehensive ownership of the entire rig creation and implementation pipeline, ensuring high-quality and efficient character animation. Beyond the technical aspects, a key responsibility will be to animate expressive and engaging characters from a beloved game, bringing them to life with nuance and personality.
 
 
 In this hands-on position, you will play a crucial role in shaping our animation department by recommending and implementing best-in-class pipeline and performance standards, continuously seeking to optimize workflows and enhance overall efficiency. Your expertise will also be vital in reviewing, approving, and seamlessly integrating externally developed assets into our projects, maintaining artistic consistency and technical integrity. Finally, you will be responsible for the polishing of final shipping assets, ensuring they meet the quality benchmarks and contribute to a visually stunning and immersive player experience.
 
 
 
 What You'll Be Responsible For?
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Collaborating on content goals
 </li>
 <li>
 Establishing benchmark assets
 </li>
 <li>
 Animate expressive Characters from a beloved IP
 </li>
 <li>
 Ownership of Rig &amp; animation Creation
 </li>
 <li>
 Recommending pipeline and performance standards
 </li>
 <li>
 Approving and integrating assets developed externally
 </li>
 <li>
 Polishing final shipping assets
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Required Qualifications:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 An eye for detail; Appreciates the art of good skin weighting &amp; polishing animations
 </li>
 <li>
 Modern Tools/Techniques: Comfortable in a variety of tools such as Maya, procedural animation etc. and have Insight for when to use which tool for the right effect
 </li>
 <li>
 Rig/Skin: Strong knowledge of rigging and character animation tools including skeletons, skinning/deformers, constraints and FK/IK
 </li>
 <li>
 Basics: Passion for traditional animation principles and how they can be used to enhance gameplay and style
 </li>
 <li>
 Engine: Well versed in Unreal and how to breakdown game animation assets
 </li>
 <li>
 End result: Must be able to pull all the above into a compelling end result that enhances the game for players in an immersive experience
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 We value kind, motivated, and creative people. Jackbox Games is a group effort and you must work collaboratively. Everyone here is committed to excellence and desires to work in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere.
 
 
 Jackbox Games is committed to providing opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, or disability.
 
 
 
 Okay, but what are the perks?
 
 
 
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 <li>
 Pay range: $91,659 - $119,177. Please note: individual compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate and position, including (but not limited to) skill set, experience, and qualifications
 </li>
 <li>
 401(k) with matching and various medical plans. We pay 100% of the cost of premiums for dental, vision, disability, and life insurance for our employees. We also cover a really nice chunk of the cost of premiums for spouse/partner/dependent medical, dental, and vision insurance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Flexible work schedule and environment. Currently, our employees are encouraged to work where they feel the safest and most productive. Our office in Lincoln Park in Chicago is open (and fully stocked with snacks) for folks who prefer to work in the office. We also offer remote work in the following states: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin
 </li>
 <li>
 Flexible PTO. Take time off when you need to recharge, take a trip, or just catch up on life
 </li>
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 Annual stipends for therapy, growth, wellness, and home office equipment to encourage our employees' lifelong learning pursuits and support mental and physical health
 </li>
 <li>
 Creative work environment. We are lucky to work in a place that is full of talented and innovative folks. Most of the day, the place is pretty quiet (we're a focused bunch), but this is punctuated with hilarious outbursts and general merriment
 </li>
 <li>
 Free food either virtually or in the office. We stock our kitchen with snacks as well as offer doordash credits quite frequently
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Interested?
 
 
 
 Great, we look forward to reading your application. Please include:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Your resume
 </li>
 <li>
 A cover letter. You don't need to be a professional writer for this job (we have those) but communication is important so we weigh cover letters heavily. We would love to hear a bit about why you are interested in working at Jackbox Games
 </li>
 <li>
 Links to your professional work. *(personal website/portfolio, Art station linked to your work, Vimeo or equivalent. )
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Notice something that doesn't quite make sense--great. We want artists that think critically and understand the nuances of job postings in this day and age.
 
 
 On the fence? If you're interested in the job but worried you aren't qualified, we encourage you to err on the side of applying. We'd hate to miss out on great candidates just because they're worried they don't check every box on the job description.
 
 
 We know it is a time commitment to prepare an application and we respect that effort by thoughtfully reviewing every complete application and responding one way or the other. But that kind of thoughtful review means that it sometimes takes us a while to get back to applicants, so please be patient with us and no phone calls.
 
 
 Thanks for your interest in Jackbox Games!
</div>

Senior Technical Animator

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Who are We?</h3>
Jackbox is a small game studio (~80 people) best known for our Jackbox Party Pack franchise: a set of five social party games released every fall. Since 2014, our games-like Quiplash, Drawful, and Trivia Murder Party- have been featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, by Polygon, and in living rooms and finished basements across the world.
In 2020, we had over 200 million users. And we have hard evidence that one of those users was Academy Award-winner Charlize Theron.
You can learn everything you ever wanted to know about how our games work (spoiler: your phone is the controller!) and who we are and what we make at Jackbox Games.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 

What&rsquo;s the Job?</h3>
We are actively seeking a highly skilled and passionate Senior Technical Animator to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will assume comprehensive ownership of the entire rig creation and implementation pipeline, ensuring high-quality and efficient character animation. Beyond the technical aspects, a key responsibility will be to animate expressive and engaging characters from a beloved game, bringing them to life with nuance and personality.
In this hands-on position, you will play a crucial role in shaping our animation department by recommending and implementing best-in-class pipeline and performance standards, continuously seeking to optimize workflows and enhance overall efficiency. Your expertise will also be vital in reviewing, approving, and seamlessly integrating externally developed assets into our projects, maintaining artistic consistency and technical integrity. Finally, you will be responsible for the polishing of final shipping assets, ensuring they meet the quality benchmarks and contribute to a visually stunning and immersive player experience.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
What You'll Be Responsible For?</h3><ul>
<li>Collaborating on content goals</li>
<li>Establishing benchmark assets</li>
<li>Animate expressive Characters from a beloved IP</li>
<li>Ownership of Rig &amp; animation Creation</li>
<li>Recommending pipeline and performance standards</li>
<li>Approving and integrating assets developed externally</li>
<li>Polishing final shipping assets</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Required Qualifications:</h3><ul>
<li>An eye for detail; Appreciates the art of good skin weighting &amp; polishing animations</li>
<li>Modern Tools/Techniques: Comfortable in a variety of tools such as Maya, procedural animation etc. and have Insight for when to use which tool for the right effect</li>
<li>Rig/Skin: Strong knowledge of rigging and character animation tools including skeletons, skinning/deformers, constraints and FK/IK</li>
<li>Basics: Passion for traditional animation principles and how they can be used to enhance gameplay and style</li>
<li>Engine: Well versed in Unreal and how to breakdown game animation assets</li>
<li>End result: Must be able to pull all the above into a compelling end result that enhances the game for players in an immersive experience.</li>
</ul>
We value kind, motivated, and creative people. Jackbox Games is a group effort and you must work collaboratively. Everyone here is committed to excellence and desires to work in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere.
Jackbox Games is committed to providing opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, or disability.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Okay, but what are the perks?</h3><ul>
<li>Pay range: $91,659 - $119,177. Please note: individual compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate and position, including (but not limited to) skill set, experience, and qualifications.</li>
<li>401(k) with matching and various medical plans. We pay 100% of the cost of premiums for dental, vision, disability, and life insurance for our employees. We also cover a really nice chunk of the cost of premiums for spouse/partner/dependent medical, dental, and vision insurance.</li>
<li>Flexible work schedule and environment. Currently, our employees are encouraged to work where they feel the safest and most productive. Our office in Lincoln Park in Chicago is open (and fully stocked with snacks) for folks who prefer to work in the office. We also offer remote work in the following states: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin.</li>
<li>Flexible PTO. Take time off when you need to recharge, take a trip, or just catch up on life.</li>
<li>Annual stipends for therapy, growth, wellness, and home office equipment to encourage our employees&rsquo; lifelong learning pursuits and support mental and physical health.</li>
<li>Creative work environment. We are lucky to work in a place that is full of talented and innovative folks. Most of the day, the place is pretty quiet (we&rsquo;re a focused bunch), but this is punctuated with hilarious outbursts and general merriment.</li>
<li>Free food either virtually or in the office. We stock our kitchen with snacks as well as offer doordash credits quite frequently.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Interested?</h3>
Great, we look forward to reading your application. Please include:<ul>
<li>
Your resume.</li>
<li>A cover letter. You don't need to be a professional writer for this job (we have those) but communication is important so we weigh cover letters heavily. We would love to hear a bit about why you are interested in working at Jackbox Games.</li>
<li>Links to your professional work. *(personal website/portfolio, Art station linked to your work, Vimeo or equivalent. )</li>
</ul>
Notice something that doesn't quite make sense-great. We want artists that think critically and understand the nuances of job postings in this day and age.
On the fence? If you're interested in the job but worried you aren't qualified, we encourage you to err on the side of applying. We'd hate to miss out on great candidates just because they're worried they don't check every box on the job description.
We know it is a time commitment to prepare an application and we respect that effort by thoughtfully reviewing every complete application and responding one way or the other. But that kind of thoughtful review means that it sometimes takes us a while to get back to applicants, so please be patient with us and no phone calls.
Thanks for your interest in Jackbox Games!</div>

Change Media Group

<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 Want to do good and make the world a fairer, more equitable, more just place? We want you.
 
 
 Change Media Group (CMG) has crafted, written, designed, and produced creative for more than 100 winning campaigns across America. CMG&rsquo;s videos and groundbreaking creative have helped Presidents, Governors, Members of Congress, and some of the country's most effective progressive organizations engage communities, persuade people, and turn out voters. These campaigns and victories have delighted viewers and have led to concrete real-world change. CMG seeks highly motivated applicants for employment as a Video Editor / Animator to become an integral part of our team!
 
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for highly organized and creative
 
 
 Video Editors &amp; Animators
 
 
 to join our team on a contract basis for the 2026 election cycle. This role is responsible for crafting compelling video content that resonates with different audiences. This work will include video editing, basic motion graphics, creative collaboration, and maintaining organizational systems. Videos will range from :30 TV ads, :06, :15, :30, and :60 digital ads, to organic and longform social videos. This person works closely with the other members of the CMG video team as well as various freelance staff and will report to the Director of Video Production. While this position will be mostly work-from-home, being based in Chicago, Michigan, or the Midwest is preferred.
 
 
 
 Duties And Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Edit video content of various lengths and styles for both digital media and television
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 Using available information (e.g script, prompt, or research), craft a compelling visual story using RAW footage, stock footage, or graphic.
 </li>
 <li>
 Version videos for various digital platforms &ndash; resizing, captioning, etc.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate daily with team members to brainstorm new ideas and fresh, unique approaches to video
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Desired
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 4+ years of proven editing experience in a professional capacity, ideally in TV and digital media
 </li>
 <li>
 Fluency in the Adobe Creative suite as it pertains to video (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Media Encoder, Audition, Cinema 4D is a plus)
 </li>
 <li>
 Project management skills; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining project organization and workflow requirements
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong instincts for effective visual storytelling
 </li>
 <li>
 Basic color correction and sound mixing skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Must be comfortable working on tight, demanding deadlines and able to juggle multiple projects at any given time.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong attention to detail and high level of resourcefulness
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 NICE TO HAVES
 
 
 
 
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 <li>
 Experience producing video content (political, advocacy, or cause-based experience a plus)
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to juggle multiple projects at once
 </li>
 <li>
 Basic knowledge of Adobe Premiere Team Projects and Google Drive for Desktop
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with post-production workflows and editing processes
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 How to Apply: Send resume and cover letter in ZipRecruiter. No phone calls, please.
 
 
 Change Media Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established under law. We highly value diversity because we strongly believe that a diverse, vibrant team can better shape creative solutions to difficult problems. People from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
 
 
 
 Company Description
 
 
 
 Change Media Group is an advertising and creative agency that harnesses the power of data &amp; design to drive results, make an impact, and win. We provide clients with hands-on service, using the latest in data and technology to achieve measurable results.
 
 
 Change Media Group is an advertising and creative agency that harnesses the power of data &amp; design to drive results, make an impact, and win. We provide clients with hands-on service, using the latest in data and technology to achieve measurable results.
</div>

Video Editor / Animator (REMOTE OPTION)

Critical Mass

<div>
 As a contract Motion Designer you have versatile creative skills and are excited to put them to the test executing world-class creative. From conceptualization to execution and delivery, you&rsquo;ll be a trusted consultant throughout the creative process bringing the ideas and vision of our creatives to life.
 
 
 
 You will:
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Create complex animations for a variety of digital media platforms across various lines of business
 </li>
 <li>
 Be capable of taking and implementing feedback
 </li>
 <li>
 Produce versions of content that demonstrate awareness of the content&rsquo;s intended end use and resolve potential problems ahead of time
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate and build relationships within the Wander team, as well as across other agency disciplines and offices
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain focus and quality of output while multitasking in a fast-paced environment
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 You have:
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 5+ years of experience in motion design
 </li>
 <li>
 A strong portfolio and reel showing proven experience in UI app flows and explainer style videos
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficiency in After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in Cinema 4D and other industry-standard motion &amp; video software is favourable
 </li>
 <li>
 Problem solving capabilities and an openness to learning the newest tools
 </li>
 <li>
 An eagerness to collaborate with other creative people
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communications skills
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 The Talent Team at Critical Mass is focused on ensuring we provide the best training, onboarding, and employee experience possible! Our new hires &amp; employees are the future of our organization, and we want to set you up for long-term success. To do so, we expect our team to 3 days per week in our office.
 
 
 
 The Ask Stems From Our Want To
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strengthen opportunity for continuous learning
 </li>
 <li>
 Improve collaboration and team relationships.
 </li>
 <li>
 Increase employee engagement
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 This work model balances the need for individual flexibility while maintaining the relentless customer focus we provide at CM. We understand that not everyone may feel comfortable with this expectation, so we ask that you please let us know immediately if there are any concerns so we can help navigate accordingly.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Please note the rate below is hourly
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 We continually review ranges to address skills, experience and markets. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a number of factors that include, but aren&rsquo;t limited to, a candidate&rsquo;s experience and skills relative to the scope and responsibilities of the position. For current CM employees, tenure will also be a consideration.
 
 
 Salary Range
 
 
 $60&mdash;$70 USD
 
 
 
 Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer.
 
 
 
 
 The Critical Mass Talent Acquisition team will only communicate from email addresses that use the URLs criticalmass.com, omc.com and us.greenhouse-mail.io.
 
 
 We will not use apps such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, or Google Hangouts for communicating with you.
 
 
 We will never ask you to send us money, technology, or anything else to work for our company. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, please review your local government consumer protections guidance and reach out to them directly.
 
 
 
 
 If U.S. based: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams#avoid
 
 
 If Canada based: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/finance/consumer-affairs.html
 
 
 If U.K. based: https://www.gov.uk/consumer-protection-rights
 
 
 If Costa Rica based: https://www.consumo.go.cr/educacion_consumidor/consejos_practicos.aspx
 
</div>

Senior Designer, Contract - Motion

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