Motion Graphic Designer

The Motion Graphic Designer will create complex animated graphics and video assets for TEGNA's local news stations. They will collaborate with a team of artists and designers, receiving continuous feedback throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design and animate broadcast graphics for TEGNA local news stations (including logo design, informational graphics, branding and marketing projects)
• Communicate with stations about projects and daily graphics
• Learn CG design software (Chyron Prime) and participate in template creation as needed
• Handle other essential tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Candidate must have had formal training in design/art school and preferably motion graphic curriculum at trade school or college
• Proficient in Cinema 4d and/or Blender preferred, but not mandatory
• Applicants with editing experience (Adobe Premiere) will have stronger consideration
• Broadcast experience desired
• 2-4 years of 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
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Able to perform under very tight deadlines
• Ability to multitask projects
• 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

Key Skills

• Proficient in Cinema 4d and/or Blender
• Editing experience (Adobe Premiere)
• Strong executional skills in Adobe products, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects, Cinema 4D and Premiere Pro
• Chyron experience
• Excellent design and animation skills
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Able to perform under very tight deadlines
• Ability to multitask projects
• Able to react to change and take direction effectively and productively
• Strong spelling and grammar skills

Benefits

• Two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage
• Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) program with company match
• Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc
• 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year