Hybrid Motion Designer & Visual Storyteller

WGBH Educational Foundation; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

GBH in Brighton, MA is seeking a Motion Designer/Editor to create compelling motion graphics, animation, and edited video for GBH’s broadcast and digital platforms. You will collaborate with designers, editors and producers, translating creative direction into polished work across varied brands and audiences.

The role demands a strong visual eye, typography skills and the ability to adapt to multiple styles while meeting schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• A strong portfolio demonstrating motion design and storytelling across styles.
• Solid typography, composition and color fundamentals.
• Ability to understand, reproduce and extend existing creative work while maintaining language.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design and execute motion graphics, animation and edited video for broadcast, digital, social, and marketing projects.
• Work within and build upon existing creative systems, adapting to different visual styles while maintaining brand language.
• Develop new creative approaches, including style frames, storyboards and motion tests.
• Own projects from concept through final delivery within schedules and budgets.
• Design and animate graphics packages, show opens and promotional content.
• Edit short-form video with storytelling, pacing and sound.
• Participate in video production including camera operation, lighting and directing depending on experience.
• Collaborate with leadership, producers and clients; present work and respond to feedback.

Skills

Portfolio

Typography & layout

Adobe Creative Suite

Motion design & storytelling

Camera operation/lighting (optional)

Independent problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Cinema 4D

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

GBH in Brighton, MA is seeking a Motion Designer/Editor to create compelling motion graphics, animation, and edited video for GBH’s broadcast and digital platforms. You will collaborate with designers, editors and producers, translating creative direction into polished work across varied brands and audiences.

The role demands a strong visual eye, typography skills and the ability to adapt to multiple styles while meeting schedules and budgets.