Motion Graphics Designer — Live Events & Broadcast

Milwaukee Bucks, Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with company match

Pet Insurance

12 weeks of paid parental leave

Unlimited PTO

Antler Academy

Employee Resource Groups

Milwaukee Bucks/NBA discounts

Company paid parking & phone allowance

Job summary

The Milwaukee Bucks are seeking a Motion Graphics Animator to create high-impact 2D and 3D content for in-arena, broadcast, and online platforms. You will collaborate with producers, editors, and designers to build on-brand animations that fit tight schedules in a fast-paced sports environment.

The ideal candidate will have a solid reel, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Cinema 4D, and experience with LED displays, video editing, and storyboarding. Nights and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Video/Film Production, Communications or 3 years relative experience
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite applications including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Premiere Pro and After Effects
• Knowledge of Ross Acuity & Expression and Daktronics v8000 show control
• Experience creating broadcast quality motion graphics
• Proficiency with Cinema 4D or other 3D animation software
• Experience designing style guides and storyboards for motion graphics
• Non-linear editing experience and strong technical knowledge of video, audio and lighting
• Strong conceptual and storytelling ability
• DSLR shooting and workflow experience
• Excellent communication and ability to thrive under tight deadlines
• Strong knowledge of NBA and Milwaukee Bucks brand
• MS Office proficiency

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and animate dynamic 2D and 3D graphics for event presentation, sponsorships, broadcast, and web
• Collaborate with producers, editors, and designers to create custom animations and maintain brand consistency
• Understand marketing objectives and contribute to evolving the team image
• Produce motion graphics for Fiserv Forum LED displays
• Create promotional/event videos and graphics
• Assist in storyboard development and pre-production
• Create still-frame and animated graphics for various platforms
• Collaborate with third-party clients for video and graphic work
• Assist with shooting at events, editing, audio mixing, and lighting as needed
• Edit video segments for broadcast, web, and events
• Assist with media management and archiving; log game tapes and highlight reels

Skills

Motion graphics

2D/3D animation

Adobe Creative Suite

Cinema 4D

Broadcast graphics

Storyboarding

Lighting and audio

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Video/Film Production or Communications

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

The Milwaukee Bucks are seeking a Motion Graphics Animator to create high-impact 2D and 3D content for in-arena, broadcast, and online platforms. You will collaborate with producers, editors, and designers to build on-brand animations that fit tight schedules in a fast-paced sports environment.

The ideal candidate will have a solid reel, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Cinema 4D, and experience with LED displays, video editing, and storyboarding. Nights and weekends may be required.