The Utah Jazz and Utah Hockey Club – franchises of Smith Entertainment Group (SEG) – are looking for a Motion Design Intern with a passion for sports and kinetic type to join their creative team. As a part of the motion team, you'll be creating graphics for all touch points of the brand, including in-arena game presentation, broadcast, social, and more. You will be collaborating with other members of the creative team to concept, design, and execute graphics for events and general use throughout the season and off-season. This paid internship will start in Aug. 2024 and finish at the end of the NBA/NHL regular season (with the potential to continue into the playoffs). Maximum of 30 hours per week.

Please submit your website and/or reel with your application.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Concept and execute motion elements for use across the brand
Propose ideas and iterate based on feedback
Execute deliverables for different uses based on given creative direction
Manage your projects through to delivery
Engage with the creative team to share and research new ideas
Identify gaps in current assets and suggest alternatives
Keep up to date on current trends and relevant technical innovations
Availability to work nights and weekends

COMPETENCIES:

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Detail-oriented and able to execute under tight deadlines
Ability to take feedback, iterate on, and work well with others
Knowledge of the NHL and the NBA is preferred but not required
Embody the company values of Transparency, All In, Community Obsessed, One Team, and Scrappy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in design or related field is preferred
A body of work that showcases motion and design skills
Knowledge of After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro is required
Familiarity with Expressions within After Effects is preferred
Experience with Cinema4D, Blender, and/or Houdini is a plus
Strong understanding of layout, hierarchy, typography, and design

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This person must be able to communicate and express themselves both written and verbally.
This person must be able to observe, inspect, estimate, and assess.
This person must be able to sit, stand, bend, walk, and climb stairs for long periods of time.
This person must be able to lift 20 lbs.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] to request accommodation.

Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and the Smith Entertainment group reserves the right to do so at any time. Employees shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.