Motion Graphic Designer

Tegna•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The TEGNA Design Tank in Denver, Colorado is in search of a talented Motion Graphic Designer, with strong 3D or editing to be part of its internal creative department servicing our broadcast television stations and digital platforms. The Motion Graphic Designer will be responsible for creating complex animated graphics and infographics, kinetic typography and video assets. They will work with a team of other artists and designers that will support all the TEGNA television stations daily. This position works closely with the Sr. Creative Director, Art Director, Production, Sr Mgr. Design & Production & Production Coordinator, as well as employees across all TEGNA stations nationwide. The Motion Graphic Designer will receive continuous feedback throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
Candidate must have had formal training in design/art school and preferably motion graphic curriculum at trade school or college. Please don’t apply if you are not a designer.
Proficient in Cinema 4d and/or Blender preferred, but not mandatory.
Applicants with editing experience (Adobe Premiere) will have stronger consideration
Broadcast experience desired
2-4 years of experience as a motion graphic designer in a professional graphic design environment is preferred, recent graduates are also encouraged to apply!
Strong executional skills in Adobe products, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects, Cinema 4D and Premiere Pro are also preferred, any Chyron experience is a plus
Excellent design and animation skills, extra points if you are an editor and designer
A professional portfolio demonstrating compelling and aspirational designs, we want to see your design chops!
Strong customer service and communication skills
Able to perform under very tight deadlines
Ability to multitask projects
Flexibility & experience with current design & editing AI tools.
Able to react to change and take direction effectively and productively
Strong spelling and grammar skills
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends
Upon submitting resume, please be sure to include a link to your portfolio.

Responsibilities

Design and animate broadcast graphics for TEGNA local news stations (including logo design, informational graphics, branding and marketing projects)
Communicate with stations about projects and daily graphics
Handle other essential tasks as assigned

Benefits

Two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Access to dental and eye care coverage
Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
Disability and life insurance
401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k).
Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc for all employees and their eligible family members
12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health for all employees and their eligible family members
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit
Nine paid holidays per year