Senior Visual Artist

What We Believe

Carmichael Lynch is an integrated creative agency built on the belief that the strongest brands are brave enough to define their true purpose. Since 1962, we’ve helped clients uncover their singular brand truth and turn it into work that can’t be ignored. It’s the hard work of simple—ideas strengthened through integration, where disciplines converge and diverge seamlessly around one compelling truth to cut through clutter and drive real business impact.

Our Hiring Philosophy

Carmichael Lynch is committed to creating a diverse, safe and welcoming workplace with opportunity for all. We strive for inclusion, equity and diversity in both our words and actions. BIPOC, women, marginalized communities, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To learn more, please visit: https://www.carmichaellynch.com/about/

What’s In It for You*

• Professional Development (performance reviews 2x annually, training opportunities related to your field of development, one-on-ones with managers, etc.)
• We offer competitive, equitable salaries (reviewed annually to ensure equity and competitiveness)
• A strong, vibrant, continually-evolving Diversity, Equity and Inclusion belief (in thought and action), encompassing our agency and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Recognizing the voices that need to be heard.
• Competitive, company and employee sponsored benefits, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO (vacation/sick time) allowance, maternity leave, parental leave, paid company holidays, Family Building Benefit (adoption, surrogacy benefit), and much more.

*Please note that these benefits only apply to full time roles

Role:

The Integrated Production Department at Carmichael Lynch is a creatively led team that focuses on craft, efficiency, collaboration, problem-solving, and storytelling. We are a talented mix of proactive, curious, and kind people who love to use both the left and right sides of our brain.

As a Senior Visual Artist, you’ll be part of our internal production group known as CL Labs.  CL Labs encompasses our physical production studio, editorial, motion graphics, and animation. This position is responsible for capturing content in our Content Lab. Experience in tabletop photography and videography is desired. Additionally, the role requires editing for social films, digital videos, internal videos and new business.  

Motion graphics, stop motion and animation experience a plus. 

Essential Functions/Principal Accountabilities of the Job 

• Day-to-day responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to: 

1. 1. Planning and leading studio shoots. Inclusive of scheduling shoot days, prop selection, identifying supplemental crew if needed
   2. Studio video capture + cinematography
      • Sony FX6
   3.  Studio Photography 
      • Stop Motion workflow knowledge required
   4. Editing video and stills
      • Adobe Photoshop
      • Adobe Premier
   5. Live Stream studio shoots (video + stills)
      • We use Blackmagic Web Presenter and OBS
   6. Supporting creatives and editors by searching for music or footage.
   7. Be a creative problem-solver, flexible and curious.
   8. Strong collaborator willing to take creative challenges and risks.
   9. Seeks and experiments with new technology and remains current on industry trends.
   10. Keeps projects organized and can follow operational processes.
   11. Positive influence within agency culture.

 Note: These are the major functions and accountabilities required of the position and are the predominant criteria by which performance will be assessed. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Working Relationships, Autonomy and Supervision:

The Senior Visual Artist must interact regularly and collaborate effectively with all personnel of the agency but specifically and regularly with the following teams: Production, Creative, Project Management, Account Management, Planning and New Business.

Work direction is from Head of Production.  

Required Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge: 

• Education:
  1. Not a mandate – experience, a reel and references most important. A bachelor’s degree in film/broadcast production is a plus.

• Skills and Experience:

1. 8+ years of editorial experience in long form, short form, and social. 
2. Solid understanding of post-production phases and their respective processes.
3. Work product demonstrating experience, creativity and collaboration.

• Technical Skills:
  • Camera Experience: Sony FX6 
  • Stop Motion Workflow 
  •  Proficiency in Adobe Premier and After Effects; strong working knowledge in full Adobe Suite – specifically Photoshop and Illustrator, Media Encoder.
  • Video Compression / Transcoding 
  • MS Word, Excel 
  • Google Docs 
  • Not required but beneficial: Adobe Audition, Cinema 4D, DaVinci Resolve

• Travel Requirements:
  1. After-hours and weekend work may be required.

• Competencies (characteristics and work style) desired include:
  1. Ability to manage personal workload well – strong time management skills a must.
  2. Creative thinker and problem solver.
  3. Strong oral communication skills including ability to manage up and give clear points of view in a group setting.
  4. Action-oriented, self-starter.
  5. Well-organized, with excellent follow-through and an ability to consistently meet deadlines.
  6. Ability to work well under pressure and to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  7. Exceptional listening skills.
  8. Agile and confident decision-making ability.
  9. Resilience in dealing with change.
  10. Approachability.
  11. Results-oriented, with a commitment to accountability.

The salary range for this position is listed below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to budget, relevant experience, qualifications, and tenure in similar roles. Consideration may also be given to internal salary data for current or former employees in the same or similar positions.

Salary Range: $75,000 - 85,000 annually