Summary of Position
The STARZ Creative team is a creative and production resource for STARZ properties and divisions. We work closely with our partners to conceptualize and develop brand and series marketing materials that meet business goals and push creative boundaries. The Design team leads the development of global creative assets for original series titles and branding. The Retouch and Finish Artist is responsible for providing high-resolution graphic compositing support in the creation of all original marketing components for Starz programming productions.
Responsibilities
- Perform high-resolution retouching, compositing and finishing with photography and/or illustration to generate the primary marketing assets for Starz Programming including, photo cleanup and strong color correction skills, image manipulation, detailed object masking, photographic/rendered compositing of multiple photographic elements, stylistic treatments, object removal and background/image rebuild, and model retouching.
- Interact closely with Creative Directors, Art Directors and Designers to interpret desired end products and expectations and capture the artistic vision of a given project while communicating the direction to potential contractors brought in for additional support.
- Utilize Adobe CS Photoshop, Camera RAW and Capture One along with third party filters to output the highest quality art assets, identifying the creative layout and visual acuity.
- Perform digital imaging duties such as generating image derivatives for support of all forms of Starz marketing (online, affiliate, print, etc). Including, resizing, cropping, color correction, and Key and Title artwork assemblage.
- Work with the Photo Editors including retouching needs, up-loading files for review, working through revisions to approval and supporting the team with any other retouching needs.
- Work with the in-house Digital Asset Management team including, maintaining workload for assigned jobs and on time delivery of final approved files.
- Work closely with Photo Editors on consistent color and look of show images as well as support for any other retouching needs.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or related field preferred; or minimum five years related experience with an emphasis on retouching at a print production company or related industry and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficient technical knowledge on Macintosh platform and software with advanced production design background desired with experience in Adobe CS software applications.
- Display a solid understanding of design principles, layout and color theory.
- Confident in working with Adobe Camera RAW and Capture One image editing software and have an understanding of XMP metadata associated with RAW edits.
- Previous background in the entertainment industry, ad agency or design firms a plus.
- Previous background working with a Digital Asset Management System a plus.
- Previous background utilizing Image Review Systems a plus.
- Experience in conventional and digital photography a plus.
About the Company
STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company, is a leading global media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. STARZ is home to the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app that offers the ability to stream or download STARZ premium content, as well as the flagship domestic STARZ® service, including STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels, and the associated on-demand and online services. In 2018, STARZ launched its international premium streaming platform STARZPLAY, now LIONSGATE+, to provide subscribers access to bold, curated storytelling. LIONSGATE+, coupled with the STARZPLAY ARABIA joint venture in MENA and Lionsgate Play in South and Southeast Asia, has a footprint that extends across the globe. STARZ and LIONSGATE+ are available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies around the world. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company.
Business Unit Overview
STARZ
With the Company aligning its studio operations behind the growth of its streaming business, STARZ has become one of the pre-eminent modern premium global streaming platforms. Offering subscribers more than 7.500 television episodes, including STARZ original series and provocative documentaries, along with a broad catalogue of first-run movies, STARZ is taking the lead in delivering relatable premium content that makes it the platform of choice among a wide spectrum of female, African-American and other historically underrepresented audiences. Its focused brand, premium content and freedom from legacy relationships position STARZ at the forefront of the new bundles emerging throughout the media ecosystem, a compelling value proposition to complement virtually every kind of subscription platform.
Distinguished by its successful and focused content strategy, top programming, exceptional curation and speed to market, STARZ has quickly scaled its platform to become one of the most widely distributed and fastest-growing OTT services in the world, with OTT subscribers making up more than half of its global subscriber base. The company’s international premium subscription service, LIONSGATE+, offers subscribers access to bold, curated storytelling around the world. LIONGATE+ has a footprint that extends across the globe and continues to expand its network of distribution partners. In addition to its LIONSGATE+ markets, it reaches audiences in the Middle East and North African region through STARZPLAY ARABIA and in South and Southeast Asia with Lionsgate Play. The proprietary and highly-rated STARZ app, a proven hit with U.S. audiences, continues to roll out internationally.
Our Benefits
- Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
- Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
- 401(k) company matching
- Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)
Compensation
$68,000 – $82,000
EEO Statement
Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.