Graphic Designer & Animator – Thumbnails & Motion Graphics

AAJA25; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

OPB (Oregon Public Broadcasting) is seeking a creative Graphic Designer/Animator to craft thumbnails and motion graphics for Oregon Field Guide and news programming. The role emphasizes strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, including After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop and Illustrator, with some 3D work in Blender.

Collaboration with non-editorial teams and brand stewards is essential. The position is hybrid in Portland, with adaptable schedules to meet breaking news demands and production

Qualifications

• : Degree in design, fine art, documentary or journalism or related field or equivalent education/experience.
• : 1-2 years equivalent full-time professional experience.
• : Portfolio demonstrating range as designer/illustrator/animator, including maps, data visualizations and thumbnails.
• : Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills including After Effects and Premiere.
• : Ability to work quickly and meet production deadlines.
• : Strong collaboration across editorial and brand teams.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling thumbnail images for OPB feature videos and the video app.
• Develop editorial motion graphics and animated sequences for OPB shows.
• Produce quick-turn maps and data visualizations for news visuals teams.
• Assist with production planning and asset management.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices.

Skills

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Photoshop

Illustrator

3D animation

Blender

Data visualization

Education

Design or related field degree

Tools

Blender

Job description

OPB (Oregon Public Broadcasting) is seeking a creative Graphic Designer/Animator to craft thumbnails and motion graphics for Oregon Field Guide and news programming. The role emphasizes strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, including After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop and Illustrator, with some 3D work in Blender.

Collaboration with non-editorial teams and brand stewards is essential. The position is hybrid in Portland, with adaptable schedules to meet breaking news demands and production