The TEGNA Design Tank in Denver, Colorado in search of a talented Motion Graphic Designer to be part of its internal creative department servicing our broadcast television stations, ad sales marketing and digital platforms.
Job Description
The Motion Graphic Designer will be responsible for creating complex animated graphics and infographics, kinetic typography and video pre & post-production. They will work with a team of other artists and designers that will support all the TEGNA television stations on a daily basis. The position works closely with the Creative Director, Design Director, and the Production Coordinators, as well as with employees within all of the TEGNA stations across the country during certain projects. The Motion Graphic Designer will receive constant feedback during projects.
Grab a glimpse of what it’s like to work in the TANK here: www.tegnadesigntank.com
Responsibilities:
- Design and animate broadcast graphics for TEGNA stations (including logo design, informational graphics, branding and marketing projects)
- Communicate with stations about projects and daily graphics
- Design for print related projects on occasion
- Learn CG design software (Chyron Prime) and participate in template creation as needed
- Handle other essential tasks as assigned
Budgeted Compensation Range: $21-$23/hr
Job Requirements:
- Candidate must have had formal training in design/art and preferably motion at trade school or college. Please don’t apply if you are not a designer.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Broadcast experience desired
- 1-3 years’ experience as a motion graphic designer in a professional graphic design environment is preferred, recent graduates are also encouraged to apply!
- Strong executional skills in Adobe products, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects, Cinema 4D and Premiere Pro are also preferred, any Chyron experience is a plus
- Excellent design and animation skills, extra points if you are an editor and designer
- A professional portfolio demonstrating compelling and aspirational designs. We want to see your design chops!
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Able to perform under very tight deadlines
- Able to react to change and take direction effectively and productively
- Strong spelling and grammar skills
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends
Work Environment: Office
Physical Demands: Sedentary work
Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
Physical Demands Set: Sedentary work: Involves sitting most of the time; walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.
