Sr Motion Designer (Temporary) at Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Motion Design, Animation, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Maxon Cinema 4D, Redshift, Typography, Color Theory, Illustration, Photography, Layout, Compositing Techniques, Problem Solving

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are… When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next… From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. Your New Role…. As a Senior Motion Designer within the CNN Design group, your primary focus will be to create innovative, effective and arresting design in all aspects of television and studio production for CNN programs, specials and documentaries. At this level you are a world-class motion designer with strong professional experience. You have a passion for upholding the integrity of CNN’s standards. You’ll make valuable contributions to the creative motion direction on key projects. You are a motion generalist, with a toolbox that includes 2D and 3D. You are comfortable designing for television and are familiar with all aspects of the design and production process. Your Role Accountabilities: The Senior Motion Designer will work collaboratively with the creative team and editorial partners to develop concepts and motion graphics for show opens, transitions, explainer graphics and scenic studio graphics. You will be working fluidly between 2D and 3D animation styles. You will have the exciting opportunity to design and develop looks and packages for news programs, special events and documentaries. You will work with creative directors, producers and editors to create and deliver animated graphics. You will bring your vibrant creative mindset and detailed eye for animation, typography, timing and movement, and will be expected to deliver creative excellence to match the thrill and energy of a newsroom environment. He/She is also expected to stay abreast of industry trends, new practices and design/production tools. This individual must be an experienced problem solver with the ability to understand editorial storytelling and to translate conceptual ideas into creative solutions. It is also important for this person to be comfortable articulating their design concepts to other team members and clients and be comfortable in a highly collaborative, deadline-driven work environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for design, news and entertainment with excellent attention to detail and organization skills. Qualifications & Experience: BA/BS or BFA/MFA degree in motion design, animation, graphic design, or relevant experience. At least 5 years professional experience producing high-end creative work for television Expert at Adobe Creative Suite including After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator, Expert knowledge of Maxon Cinema 4D + Redshift (or other accelerated renderers) for motion design is preferred. Expert knowledge of Plugins such as RedGiant, Boris FX, Sapphire, AE Expression, C4D Expresso, X-Particles, etc. Well-rounded and strong conceptual designer - who is also very proficient with motion design, typography, color theory, illustration, photography, and layout. Design experience working with a fast-changing deliverables and delivery times and manage multiple projects simultaneously Flexible schedule required A good understanding of compositing techniques The successful candidate will also be self-motivated, possess a positive attitude, and have strong interpersonal skills and will actively contribute to a creative, inclusive workplace. Strong design/production portfolio required How We Get Things Done… This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview. Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law. If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

Responsibilities

The Senior Motion Designer will create innovative and effective designs for CNN programs, specials, and documentaries. They will collaborate with the creative team to develop concepts and motion graphics, ensuring high-quality animated graphics are delivered on time.