What are the responsibilities and job description for the Motion Graphics Artist position at Olympia Entertainment?
Job Summary:
Illitch Sports and Entertainment is looking for a Motion Designer to join our in-house production team! The Motion Designer will work on a wide range of projects for the Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers, 313 Presents, and Little Caesars Arena. The motion graphics designer would create, format, design and execute motion graphic elements for arena, digital, marketing and partnership.The position is based in Detroit, MI.
Key Responsibilities / Skill Requirements:
- Responsible for creating impactful and engaging content to improve the fan experience and generate revenue, and co-creates and implements the organizations brand design look and feel and establish consistency across all platforms including arena, digital and marketing.
- Assist in developing concepts, storyboarding and pre-production.
- Responsible for the creation of impactful and entertaining pumpers, player personality videos, opens and other content used in-arena during games.
- Creates unique content to be used on social media and other digital platforms to engage with fans and generate revenue. Assists in creating compelling content that can be used for paid media to assist with ticket sales, co-brand sponsor promotions, retail sales, tv ratings and other essential business objectives.
- Collaborates with the Producers, Editors, Art Directors and other Motion Designers to plan, concept and create the organizations brand look and feel for each season. Ensures this look is used properly across all content channels.
- Strong ability to integrate 3D elements into motion graphic productions.
- Helps manage content that is used on all platforms by working with game time operators.
- Helps with finishing edited productions (overlays, color correction and other video treatments)
- Assists with conceptual and storytelling productions.
- Continuously looks for new and innovative ways to create new fan experience content
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in Motion Graphic Design, Illustration, Art Media and/or Digital Design or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must have a minimum of 2-4 years of design experience at an ad agency, design firm, or within acompany’s internal marketing/advertising/creative services team.
- Advanced understanding of Adobe After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator
- Experienced with a 3D application, preferably 3DS Max, Maya or Cinema 4D
- Must have an accomplished portfolio reel to demonstrate experience.
- Excellent collaboration skills, must be able to work with a team.
- Strong knowledge of various digital media and equipment use
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong ability to work collaboratively and maintain professionalism in high stress situations.
- Experience creating broadcast quality motion graphics
- Strong understanding of motion graphic development
- Experience with finishing edited productions (overlays, color correction and other video treatments)
- Strong conceptual and storytelling ability
- Provide and receive artistic feedback.
Working Conditions:
- Irregular and extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Continuous visual attention
- Exposure to moderate noise level
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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