ABOUT THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Founded in 1917, the National Hockey League (NHL®) is the premier professional ice hockey league in the world, and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada.

With more than 1500 employees across the US and Canada, the NHL is a global sports and entertainment organization committed to building healthy and vibrant communities using the sport of hockey to celebrate fans of every race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.

At the NHL, we are looking for dynamic, energetic and impactful individuals who are committed to doing the same by sharing in our philosophy that Hockey is for Everyone – and inclusion belongs on the ice, in the locker rooms, boardrooms and stands.

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

SUMMARY
The Graphic Animation Artist position is a seasonal temporary full-time position for NHL Productions that will be required to create animations and visual effects for television, digital, corporate presentations, and other forms of media.

This position is temporary, full-time with the potential opportunity to become a permanent staff role.

This position would work a hybrid schedule which consists of work from home and 3 days/nights per week as scheduled in the NYC office. The ideal candidate will have flexibility in working hours based on production demands and timelines.

Start date is anticipated for September 19, 2024.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and create storyboards that map out key visual scenes within animations
Implement strong typography skills and graphic design to animate text
Design and build creative, eye-catching pitch decks in collaboration with senior staff
Collaborate with senior staff, clients, other animators, and various production staff to review projects, develop timelines and ensure deadlines are met
Adjust animations and effects after review from senior staff, co-workers and clients
Budget tracking, time management, technical recommendations for project deliverables
Possible future for Augmented/Mixed Reality graphics and animations integration

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge Areas/Experience

Required

Candidate must have extensive experience working in a television multimedia production environment and is an experienced motion graphics designer
Proven creative track record designing in 2d and 3d space while delivering high-end content under tight deadlines
Thorough understanding of post-production and all that is required for timely execution of projects
Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator as well as Cinema 4D and Boxx. Adobe Premiere edit experience needed
Impressive portfolio of work and the strong technical skills to back it up

Preferred

Maya experience a plus
Additional languages a plus

Education/Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer graphics, art, or a related field

Required Skills

Attention to detail; superior organizational and creative skills
Must be very flexible with working hours, as day and night hours, weekdays and weekends are required as well as being on call for last minute production requirements. Workday can extend as production demands change, so schedule flexibility is a key component to the position.

CORE COMPETENCIES
These core competencies reflect the underlying values that are necessary to represent the National Hockey League:

Accountability
Adaptability
Communication
Critical Thinking
Inclusion
Professionalism
Teamwork & Collaboration

SALARY RANGE:

$50-70/hour

Actual base pay for a successful candidate will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to: experience/training, market demands, and geographic location.

When applying, please be sure to include a cover letter with your salary expectations for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, however only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. NO EMAILS OR PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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