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Job Title: Motion Graphics Designer

Location: Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, PA)

Reports to: Senior Manager, Video Production

Status: Full-Time; Salaried

Responsibilities:

The Motion Graphics Designer will be responsible for developing motion graphics, primarily focusing on in-arena videos, social media content, digital marketing, and advertising needs
This position will work within the Brand Strategy and Creative Content department under the direction of the Sr. Manager, Video Production, and will work together with video editors to create and maintain the motion graphics look and feel for all projects
Design and animate custom intros, lower thirds, logos, and transitions for social, broadcast, commercials, and in-arena digital signage
Create concepts and design video and LED graphic elements used during in-arena presentation for Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia Wings, and all Wells Fargo Center events
Collaborate with the creative team to develop and execute brand and marketing campaigns that set the benchmark for innovation design
Uphold Flyers, Wings, and Wells Fargo Center brand strategy, vision, creative standards, and guidelines
Maintain an active and consistent overview of trends and/or tools/plug-ins necessary for the Flyers, Wings, and Wells Fargo Center to remain on the cutting edge of visual graphics
All other tasks as assigned or necessary

Intellectual/Social, Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The intellectual/social, physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Intellectual/Social demands:

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is continuously asked to multi-task under time limits. Position requires constant attention to precise details and accuracy of specified standards including: following simple to complex (more than 3 steps) instructions, and concentration which frequently extends beyond 30 minutes at a time. Employees in this role will constantly be in leadership role; this requires directing others either verbally or in writing to complete tasks in prescribed time frame. This position also requires constant use of interpersonal skills including: ability to direct/motivate/inform staff and foster collaboration, being able to recognize and resolve conflicts, being able to openly communicate in writing and verbally with clients.

Physical demands:

While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee constantly operates a computer and other office devices such telephones, copy machines, fax machines, etc; occasionally moves about inside the office to access storage areas, cabinets and office machinery; constantly moves about the arena and event sites before, during and after events to service clients and supervise staff; constantly communicates via telephone, email and in-person with others to exchange accurate information. It will be necessary to be on-site at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.

Work environment:

The duties of this position are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors in the weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environments is usually moderate to loud during events and minimal during non-event times.

Qualifications:

2-3 years of experience with motion graphics design in a professional work environment; experience in sports and entertainment is a plus
Bachelor’s degree in video production, animation, or related major
Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite
Knowledge of Ross Xpression Graphics Systems is a plus
Ability to create complex media for videos, video boards and multiple arena surfaces by using After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Cinema 4D, etc.
Ability to add visual effects to sports highlight videos and broadcast spots
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with daily deadlines and changing landscapes
Strong verbal and written communication skills in the English language
Ability to work beyond normal business hours, including but not limited to nights, weekends and select holidays is required
Applicants must submit a reel demonstrating experience

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Junior Motion Graphics Designer