Broadcast Motion Graphics Designer

Freelance Job
Freelance Broadcast Motion Graphics Designer

We are looking for a talented, fast and collaborative motion graphic designer/animator to work with our video team. This role will work with our creative leads to create slick show graphics and toolkits for an hour-long competition reality show special. We are looking for top-level professional who can create/ design the look of the overall package as well as build all the elements. Designer should be quick to adapt to changes in design and direction and still maintain a high level of execution in a fast-paced environment. This ideal candidate will have the perfect blend of design and animation chops paired with a highly creative approach from start to finish.

Creative Look of the graphics:
Holiday fairytale magic meets pro sports on-screen graphics

Type of employment
Freelance, contract, work for hire
In studio (cover safe) or remote
2-3 weeks

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Design show package overall look
• Create 3D motion graphic elements from 2D assets
• Create animation and motion graphics toolkits as part of the show deliverables
• Self-starter from concept to execution
• Provide ideas and solutions to creative problems of representing information into an engaging graphic form
• Ability to work and create independently, but also interpret, execute and improve upon other team members concepts and ideas
• Develop templates and maintain asset libraries for future use
• Understands motion tracking to add depth to graphic visuals to live action content

QUALIFICATIONS
• Sports graphics Experience a major plus
• Reality Competition show graphics Experience a plus
• Fantasy VFX work a plus
• After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator are essential
• Experience with 3D software including Maya, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Blender is a plus
• Experience with Motion Tracking software including Mocha is a plus.
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Urge to continually expand repertoire by learning new software and techniques
• At least 4 years of video/motion graphics experience in a web, broadcast post production house
• Strong typography, composition and storytelling abilities
• Experience with compositing, multi-pass renders a plus