Careers

The Project Manager will coordinate projects across Bare Tree’s licensing and creative departments and act as ambassador and liaison between BTM and brand partners. They will oversee project statuses from pre-to-post-production, communicate (and frequently check-in) with freelancers, clients, and project leads to ensure projects are on track, and be responsible for troubleshooting and getting ahead of production issues in real-time to ensure production remains as smooth and efficient as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute projects, including: working with project lead to define project goals and scope, budgeting and scheduling project, and communicating with internal Bare Tree employees and external clients, partners, and stakeholders during all phases of production.
• Translate client business goals into realistic production requirements and guide stakeholders through all phases of the project with warmth and intelligence, anticipating their needs and responding accordingly.
• Manage all phases of the project to ensure the project remains on track, flagging, addressing, and resolving any issues that impede production.
• Schedule and manage ongoing project meetings and check-ins (via email, calls, or video-chats) as needed, both internally and externally.
• Assign work to creatives on the day-to-day based on schedule availability and skillset; track current projects, create new ones, and archive old ones.
• Create new project folders to house all project files through all phases of production, including discovery documents, concept pitches, working files, final deliverables, and demos or promotional images.
• Provide regular project status updates internally (within workflow tool).

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
• Budget development and tracking experience
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent time-management
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work on, track, and schedule multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Google Apps (docs/slides/sheets) and Office suite (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)
• A positive / “can-do” attitude

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with project workflow tools (e.g. Asana, Monday, Slack, Discord, Dropbox, etc.)
• Familiarity with export process and packaging design files (PDF; PSD; AI; GIF)
• A background in or familiarity with design, animation and the creative process
• Previous experience in project management / client-facing roles
• A strong understanding of web/Internet culture and trends

Benefits:

• Paid company holidays
• Flexible paid Personal Time Off ( PTO days )
• 401K Retirement Plan with company contributions
• Health Insurance Reimbursement Plan

Due to COVID-19 precautions, our team has been effectively working remotely from our homes, and will transition to a hybrid policy mid-2022. The Project Manager role is based in Massachusetts. To be eligible for this role, all candidates must be a US citizen.

Bare Tree Media seeks a Illustrator with keen eyes and a passion for developing unique digital visual content to join our Design Team.  As a Senior Illustrator, you are vital in supporting the quality of work through collaboration and mentoring team members. You will act as a creative driving force and participate in executing designs from concept to completion.  You will partner with the Art Director and Project Manager to support art direction and produce cohesion in various art styles. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop concepts and implement creative art solutions for digital products such as emojis, wallpapers, icon packs, and messaging stickers. This includes illustrating and layering files for an Illustrator -> After Effects pipeline
• Create digital packaging and marketing collateral formatted for major social platforms, products, and releases
• Collaborate with other illustrators and animators to envision and iterate concepts
• Mentor junior illustrators and interns, providing guidance and feedback as necessary
• Share artistic expertise and knowledge for the best visual solutions
•  Document new visual solutions to knowledge-share with colleagues; contribute to the optimization of the workflow pipeline
• Ensuring that illustrations meet specified color and quality standards
• Take ownership of projects as the visual lead; effectively communicate with colleagues throughout the development and execution of style
• Produce artwork that consistently meets pre-defined specs and quality standards in a fast-paced environment (often working on more than one project at once)
• Remain mindful and up-to-date on digital formatting best practices

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Illustration, Digital Art, Graphic Design, or equivalent experience
• Comfort illustrating digitally and in vector
• 5+ years of experience in a design studio setting
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects
• Flexibility with diverse art styles and subject matters
• A keen eye for colors, lighting, and perspective
• Knowledge of processes, project pipeline, and best practices of art production
• A portfolio demonstrating your skillset
• US Citizen and eligible to work in the U.S.

Nice to have but not required:

• Preferably based in Massachusetts or in the East Coast Time zone 
• Animation knowledge and skills
• Familiarity with emojis, messaging stickers, GIFs, and social media content
• Knowledge of social media trends and Internet meme culture

Benefits:

• Paid company holidays
• Flexible PTO
• 401K Retirement Plan with company contributions
• Health Insurance Reimbursement Plan

Covid-19 Safety Protocol – We are currently working hybrid with two days per week in our Boston office space.

At Bare Tree Media, we are building our AR program. Our next step is looking for a JavaScript-savvy AR Developer, interested in coding within and troubleshooting pre-existing AR platforms such as Lens Studio, Spark AR Studio, and Effect Creator.

Responsibilities:

• Develop user interaction systems for lenses and AR experiences in the following programs: Effect Creator (Tiktok), Lens Studio (Snapchat), and Spark AR Studio(Facebook/Instagram)
• Collaborate with other AR designers on the team to design per our client’s vision, creating a polished, deliverable AR experience
• Work within estimated timelines/hours, set internally and by clients, to hit milestone deliverables through out project timelines
• Use Bare Tree Media’s internal pipeline tools to stay organized: Asana for task management, DropBox for file management, EverHour for time-tracking, Discord for team discussions and messaging

Qualifications:

• Experience navigating the AR programs / platforms listed above
• Experience in JavaScript, a must in creating more advanced lenses
• Familiar with node-based coding and or shader systems
• Preferable to have game development experience
• Bonus to have experience with 3D systems
• A great communicator and ability to work in a small team environment, juggling multiple projects and responsibilities at a time
• Prior experience in UX Design is a plus

Benefits:

• Paid company holidays
• Flexible paid Personal Time Off ( PTO days )
• 401K Retirement Plan with company contributions
• Health Insurance Reimbursement Plan

Bare Tree Media is a leading agency in providing high-profile brands with animated assets. We are always on the lookout for talented Animators who are skilled in creating polished 2D character animations and motion design.

Responsibilities:

• Develop high-quality 2D animations for a range of projects including but not limited to short films, advertisements, educational content, and promotional materials.
• Create expressive and lifelike character animations, ensuring consistency in movement, gestures, and emotions that resonate with the audience.
• Work within estimated timelines/hours, set internally and by clients, to hit milestone deliverables through out project timelines.
• Use Bare Tree Media’s internal pipeline tools to stay organized: Asana for task management, DropBox for file management, EverHour for time-tracking, Discord for team discussions and messaging.

Qualifications:

• A strong portfolio showcasing your 2D animation skills and a variety of animation styles.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially After Effects and Illustrator.
• Solid understanding of animation principles, including timing, spacing, weight, and exaggeration.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively within a team environment.

Benefits:

• Paid company holidays
• Flexible paid Personal Time Off ( PTO days )
• 401K Retirement Plan with company contributions
• Health Insurance Reimbursement Plan

We are seeking a talented and creative UI Designer to join our design team and shape exceptional user experiences through thoughtful and visually appealing interface designs. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for aesthetics, a deep understanding of user-centered design principles, and a passion for crafting intuitive digital experiences. As a UI Designer, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to transform concepts into captivating and functional user interfaces.

Responsibilities:

• Develop visually appealing user interface designs for a range of digital products, ensuring they align with brand guidelines and user needs.
• Create wireframes and interactive prototypes that illustrate the layout, flow, and functionality of user interfaces, facilitating clear communication and efficient design iteration.
• Maintain a consistent design language and visual elements across different screens and interfaces, contributing to a coherent and seamless user experience.
• Be available to join calls with Digital Producer, and other members of the internal team.

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of UI design, or related industry work.
• Previous experience UI wireframes.
• Portfolio demonstrating a strong understanding of typography, layout, and color theory.
• High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• A genuine love of and familiarity with AR filters.
• Working knowledge of internet culture, trends, slang, and pop culture.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and time-management skills. Must adhere to achieving objectives and deadlines on a timely basis.
• Comfortable communicating over video calls such as Zoom and Google Hangouts.
• Great attitude, and the ability to hit the ground running!
• Must reside in the United States. As an independent contractor you will be required to complete IRS Form W-9, requesting taxpayer identification number and certification. Upon any services performed you and the IRS will be sent a form-1099.

Our team is always looking for talented freelancers to collaborate with! We need a wide range of talents for our projects, so whether you are an illustrator, animator, 3D artist, developer, AR artist, or something else creative-oriented, would love to hear from you!

Skills currently in demand

• Illustrators
• Designers
• After Effects Animators
• Cel Animators
• 3D Artists
• Developers (Experience in Lens Studio and/or Spark AR Studio is a plus!)

Get in touch

To be considered for our freelance roster, please send us an email with your portfolio to info@baretreemedia with ‘Freelance’ in the subject line.