Titmouse is seeking an Assistant Editor for the animatic stage of a 2D animated horror series The Assistant Editor prepares projects and assists with technical tasks at the direction of the Animatic Editor(s).

Length of Project: ASAP - March 20th, 2027

Compensation: $1,174.73/wk - $1220/wk CAD, commensurate with experience and skill level

Reports to: Animatic Editor, Editor, Line Producer

Format: Hybrid/Onsite (Candidates must be eligible to come into the Titmouse office in Vancouver)

*If the work for this position is performed within the geographical jurisdiction of the collective bargaining agreement, it will be covered by that agreement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND REQUIRED ABILITIES

- Ability and aptitude for creative problem-solving in order to build the animatic.
- Proficiency with Premier, FileMaker Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Workplace, Photoshop, and MS Office Suite.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with different teams and stakeholders.
- Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced production environment and manage time effectively to meet individual and team deadlines.
- Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills and professional acumen.
- Ability to work with limited direction and take feedback as tasks progress according to the schedule.
- Actively improve skill set and abilities by keeping aware of current trends, techniques, and art methods.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Prepare and build animatic projects for Animatic Editor.
- Receive, manage, organize, and maintain media on servers and other required platforms.




- Import Storyboard-related materials into the project file.
- Create, organize, and maintain character, sfx/music and other reuse libraries.
- Export movie files according to specs as needed.
- Scene label locked animatics, exports animatics and prepare delivery files (ex. track read, click track, redlining, split track animatics, etc..) as needed.
- Cut in approved pickups and scratch dialogue.
- QC outputs before distribution.
- Add temp sfx and temp music to project and add efforts and/or walla to the timeline under the direction of the Editor.
- Prep project for turnover to Post (ex. organize tracks, animatic mix down in video track, remove storyboard panels from project file).
- Ask appropriate questions to understand and complete assignments and tasks on schedule.
- Engage in an open dialogue with production management on any potential roadblocks or concerns in delivering assignments on time.
- Support & maintain the artistic vision of all phases of the series from pre-production through final episode delivery.
- Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED WORK HABITS

- Adhere to all Titmouse, Inc. policies and procedures.
- Maintain courteous and cooperative manner with all staff and outside contacts, and demonstrate respect and a positive attitude toward them at all times during assigned workday.
- Be a team player,



but also take initiative and be versatile in assisting others to the best of their ability to ensure accurate work product.
- Be organized in work area, files, etc., contributing to the efficiency and accuracy of work within the assigned workday and avoiding unnecessary extra time.
- Be able to comprehend assignments or to clearly and concisely ask for clarification until the assignment is understood.
- Exhibit dependability by arriving and leaving work on time; by taking the allotted time for lunch and breaks; by limiting personal telephone calls and socializing to break periods.
- Engage in conduct that enables the company to achieve its goal of providing a professional work environment and that is not disruptive to that environment.
- Be willing to put forth best effort at all times during assigned workday.
- Maintain confidentiality of all financial, legal and proprietary matters.

Diversity & Employment Equity (Completion is voluntary and will not subject you to adverse treatment)

Our company values diversity. To help us better understand and improve the diversity of our candidate pool, we invite you to voluntarily provide demographic information in a confidential survey at the end of this application. Providing this information is optional. It will not be shared with the hiring team, used in the hiring process, or affect your opportunity for employment.

This survey is conducted in alignment with the Employment Equity Act (Canada) and applicable provincial human rights legislation.

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