Motion Graphics & Thumbnail Designer (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

OPB in Portland, OR is seeking a Graphic Designer and Animator to create thumbnails and motion graphics for Oregon Field Guide and news programs. The role blends design, illustration and animation, with strong After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop and Illustrator skills essential.

The position is hybrid, located at the Portland OPB location, with occasional non-standard hours for breaking news. Collaboration across editorial and production teams is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in design, fine art, documentary or journalism or related field or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of full-time professional experience.
• Portfolio showing work as designer/illustrator/animator including maps and data visualizations.
• Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills including After Effects and Premiere.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Deadline management

Communication

Adaptability

Context switching

Journalistic values

Education

Design/fine art/documentary/journalism degree or equivalent

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Blender

Job description

OPB in Portland, OR is seeking a Graphic Designer and Animator to create thumbnails and motion graphics for Oregon Field Guide and news programs. The role blends design, illustration and animation, with strong After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop and Illustrator skills essential.

The position is hybrid, located at the Portland OPB location, with occasional non-standard hours for breaking news. Collaboration across editorial and production teams is required.