Hybrid Graphic Designer & Animator: Visual Storyteller

AAJA26; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

AAJA26 is seeking a Graphic Designer/Animator to produce compelling thumbnails and motion graphics for OPB programs, including Oregon Field Guide and news segments. The role prioritizes strong Adobe Creative Suite proficiency (After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator) with optional Blender 3D skills, and demands fast, clear collaboration across editorial teams.

The position is hybrid, based in Portland, OR, with typical hours and occasional non-standard times for breaking news.

Qualifications

• Degree in design, fine art, documentary or journalism or related field or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.
• 1–2 years equivalent full-time professional experience.
• Portfolio demonstrating range of work as designer/illustrator/animator, including maps, data visualizations and strong thumbnail images.
• Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills including After Effects and Premiere.
• Thinks systemically about how to balance routine needs like basic maps with more creative challenges.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling thumbnail images and variants for OPB feature videos on YouTube and the OPB video app.
• Create original editorial motion graphic and animated sequences for OPB video shows.
• Create quick turn simple animated maps and data visualizations for news visuals teams.
• Production planning and asset management.
• Staying up to date with industry trends and best practices.

Skills

After Effects

Premiere

Photoshop

Illustrator

Blender

Education

Design or related degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

AAJA26 is seeking a Graphic Designer/Animator to produce compelling thumbnails and motion graphics for OPB programs, including Oregon Field Guide and news segments. The role prioritizes strong Adobe Creative Suite proficiency (After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator) with optional Blender 3D skills, and demands fast, clear collaboration across editorial teams.

The position is hybrid, based in Portland, OR, with typical hours and occasional non-standard times for breaking news.