Motion Designer, Sports

Job Description

The Job

This year, Turner Sports and the National Hockey League announced a seven-year multimedia rights agreement beginning with the 2021-22 season. Fans will be able to enjoy the Stanley Cup Final and Stanley Cup Playoffs on TNT and TBS for the first time, along with 72 regular season games and the NHL Winter Classic each season. With this new partnership, Turner Sports and Bleacher Report will continue to provide premium content across multiple screens for fans to enjoy.

Bleacher Report is hiring a Motion Designer for the Creative Services, Marketing team who will work cross-functionally on digital NHL marketing, branded content and sales needs. This role will field requests from sales and consumer marketing teams to develop consistent visuals across programs. As part of the team you will help cover our top sports properties with a primary focus on NHL. But you will also support NBA, NCAA March Madness, MLB and B/R brand marketing efforts.

The Daily
• Demonstrate ability with motion, layout, typography and visual hierarchy
• Design motion graphics (video bumpers, GFX packages, animations + more) for Playmaker branded content and B/R brand marketing initiatives
• Concept and execute digital advertising campaigns
• Create consistent, scalable design solutions across all platforms
• Work autonomously to meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment
• Ability to develop a point-of-view and defend work
• Composite, retouch, and blur video / images organically to the aesthetic
• Give and take constructive feedback
• Share work, seeking feedback in an effort for improvement
• Collaborate across departments
• Interested & motivated to learn and grow

The Essentials
• Strong design portfolio highlighting motion, layout, illustration and typography
• 2-5 years professional experience
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Bachelor's degree in Design or related field preferred
• Experience designing across platforms
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Embody high standards and thoughtful design
• Knowledge of the digital landscape in media, design and technology
• In tune with contemporary design, internet and youth culture trends
• Competent in Adobe Premiere
• Competent in animation rigging
• Advanced video and audio editing skills a plus
• 3D software a plus (Cinema 4D, Rhino/Keyshot preferred)
• Flame or Nuke software competency a plus
• A knowledge and love of sports and sports culture a plus

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rnb14m-18-221-53-209-42 in your application.