Motion Designer (Temporary)

Your New Role

As a Production/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 strong designer and budding motion designer with solid professional experience. You have a passion for upholding the integrity of CNN's standards. You'll make valuable contributions to the creative direction on key projects. You are comfortable designing for television and are familiar with all aspects of the design and production process (ideation, design, animation, presentation, delivery, execution). You are graphic designer and a motion generalist, with a toolbox that includes 2D and 3D. This fixed term position is NYC based and hybrid. All shift assignments are based on business need and are subject to change.

Your Role Accountabilities

• Work with creative directors, producers and editors to create and deliver animated graphics with excellent attention to detail and organization skills.
• 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.
• Design and develop looks and packages for news programs, special events and documentaries.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, new practices and design/production tools.
• Be an experienced problem solver with the ability to understand editorial storytelling and to translate conceptual ideas into creative solutions.
• Work fluidly between 2D and 3D animation styles.
• Be comfortable articulating your design concepts to other team members and clients.
• Be self-motivated, possess a positive attitude, and have strong interpersonal skills and actively contribute to a creative, inclusive workplace.
• Be comfortable in a highly collaborative, deadline-driven work environment.
• Have excellent communication skills.

Qualifications & Experience

• A degree in motion design, animation, graphic design, or relevant experience.
• At least 2+ years professional experience producing high-end creative work for television.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite including After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Proficient knowledge of Maxon Cinema 4D + Redshift (or other accelerated renderers) for motion design is preferred.
• Proficient 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 fast-changing deliverables and delivery times and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Flexible schedule required.
• A good understanding of compositing techniques.
• Strong design/production portfolio required.
• A Reel is required. Please be prepared to showcase 2-3 case studies and highlight specific contributions for each.

Pay

In compliance with local law, actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $113,750.00 - $211,250.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards.

Benefits

Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.