Associate Key Art Finisher, Amazon MGM Studios Marketing - Key Art Production Jo

Job Title

Associate Key Art Finisher, Amazon MGM Studios Marketing - Key Art Production

Location

Culver City, California

Description

Amazon MGM Studios is the home for talent, creating and producing Original films and television series for a global audience. Original series premiere exclusively on Prime Video, which is available in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Amazon MGM Studios also produces and acquires Original movies for theatrical release and exclusively for Prime Video. This position is part of the Key Art Production Studio and is responsible for finishing assets that will appear on Amazon’s home page, in the Prime Video app, and in printed and digital out-of-home (OOH) campaigns.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Work hands‑on in Photoshop to reconstruct creative comps into final high‑resolution files for adaptation by other teams.
• Follow direction from the Group Lead Finisher to structure Photoshop files, ensuring modularity of the final key art.
• Paint hair masks, re‑light talent to fit their environment, color‑correct, and perform beauty retouch at a high skill level.
• Adhere to best‑practice guidelines and SOP.
• Make creative decisions regarding tone, color, composition and mood to align the final image with the creative vision.
• Use advanced Photoshop and image‑editing techniques, including processing RAW images using the Adobe Suite and third‑party applications, and masking with paths and brushes.
• Process RAW files using Adobe Suite software and third‑party apps, understanding the settings and adjustment properties of each application.

A Day in the Life

• Specializes in Key Art Finishing; not a designer or art/creative director role.
• Works in‑person at the production studio in Culver City, California.
• Builds high‑resolution files in Photoshop almost exclusively, ensuring a clean, organized workflow for downstream teams.
• Produces high‑resolution color‑calibrated proofs from our Epson printer and reviews under a 30 ° calibrated light wall with the creative team.
• Demonstrates effective communication using project management/time‑tracking tools and collaborates with the Key Art Producer and Creative teams to meet tight deadlines while maintaining the highest quality and file organization.

About the Team

Our Key Art Production team is fast‑paced and growing within Amazon MGM Studios Marketing. We are responsible for end‑to‑end production of static assets, and our in‑house studio enables quick turnaround of finishing and production requests. This role will be pivotal in ensuring the quality of finishing techniques meets or exceeds our high quality bar.

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ year of creative services experience.
• Experience with Photoshop, GIMP, or Illustrator.
• 1+ year of hands‑on experience working in Photoshop reconstructing agency comps into high‑resolution finished assets.
• Experience reviewing printed proofs with the creative team for feedback on finishes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of color profiles (sRGB vs Adobe RGB) and how they impact final printed or digitally displayed images.
• Experience managing high‑volume, quick‑turnaround, time‑sensitive finishing.

Equal Opportunity

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Legal Disclaimer (Los Angeles County)

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include working safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhering to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicating effectively and respectfully to ensure exceptional customer service; and following all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may influence job duties. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Accommodations

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Compensation

The base pay for this position ranges from $48,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $104,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to full medical, financial, and other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Job ID

A3129886