Motion Graphics Designer — 2D/3D for In-Arena & Broadcast

Milwaukee Bucks, Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K match

Pet insurance

Parental leave 12 weeks

Unlimited PTO

Professional development

Employee resource groups

Bucks/NBA discounts

Parking and phone allowance

Job summary

The Milwaukee Bucks are seeking a Motion Graphics Designer to create dynamic 2D and 3D graphics for event presentation, sponsorship elements in-arena, broadcast television and the web. Strong design, color correction, typography and 3D skills are essential in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with producers, editors and designers to develop concepts, storyboards and animations for LED displays and video products, ensuring brand consistency and high-quality visuals across all media.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Video/Film Production is required or 3 years of related experience.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, After Effects, Premiere Pro.
• Knowledge of Ross Acuity & Expression and Daktronics v8000 show control.
• Experience creating broadcast quality motion graphics.
• Proficiency with Cinema 4D or other 3D animation.
• Experience designing style guides and storyboards for motion graphics.
• Non-linear editing experience with strong technical video, audio, and lighting knowledge.
• Strong conceptual and storytelling ability.
• DSLR shooting and workflow experience.
• Outstanding communication and a positive, energetic personality for fast-paced environments.
• Strong creative abilities and attention to Quality Control.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Strong knowledge of the NBA and Milwaukee Bucks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design and animate 2D/3D graphics for events, arena displays and broadcasts.
• Collaborate with producers, video editors and designers to create custom animations and maintain brand consistency.
• Understand brand and marketing objectives and contribute to the team image.
• Create designs, layouts and sample graphics for both complex graphics and animations.
• Produce animated motion graphics for LED displays.
• Design promotional and event videos, animations and graphics.
• Assist in developing concepts, storyboards and pre-production.
• Create still-frame and animated graphics.
• Work with third-party clients to fulfill video and graphic needs.
• Assist with shooting events and editing as needed.
• Edit video segments for broadcast, web and event presentation.
• Assist with media management and archiving.
• Log game tapes and highlight reels.

Skills

Motion graphics

Graphic design

3D animation

Video editing

Storyboarding

Color correction

Branding

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Video/Film Production

Communications degree

3 years related experience

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Premiere Pro

Cinema 4D

Ross Acuity

Daktronics v8000

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

The Milwaukee Bucks are seeking a Motion Graphics Designer to create dynamic 2D and 3D graphics for event presentation, sponsorship elements in-arena, broadcast television and the web. Strong design, color correction, typography and 3D skills are essential in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with producers, editors and designers to develop concepts, storyboards and animations for LED displays and video products, ensuring brand consistency and high-quality visuals across all media.