Motion Graphics Designer

Motion Graphics Designer

This is a full-time, in-person position located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to meet campaign deadlines.

About the Motion Graphics Designer

The Motion Graphics Designer brings [REDACTED]'s videos, stories, and campaigns to life through dynamic, visually engaging motion graphics. This role partners with producers, reporters, editors, audience-growth marketers, and production teams to design and execute motion assets for video, digital, and social platforms that reflect [REDACTED]'s creative tone and brand standards.

As our in-house motion designer, you'll own the look of our graphics across shows, build the templates and assets our editors and social producers rely on, and work directly with the people making our content so ideas move quickly from concept to screen. As [REDACTED] expands into live streaming and video-first social, this role will be central to delivering quick-turn graphics that keep pace.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong eye for visual storytelling, a passion for motion design, and the ability to turn complex ideas into compelling visuals.

What You’ll Do

Creative Design & Animation

• Design and animate high-quality motion graphics for video, social media, and digital campaigns
• Create templates for use by video editors and social producers
• Develop visual treatments, storyboards, and style frames for projects
• Ensure all assets align with brand identity, tone, and technical requirements

Collaboration & Production Support

• Partner with producers, reporters, editors, and marketing leads to conceptualize and execute creative assets
• Adapt and repurpose existing designs into motion deliverables for a variety of formats
• Provide creative input on visual storytelling, pacing, and design direction
• Turn around quick-turn requests as schedules shift and priorities change

Technical & Workflow Management

• Organize and maintain motion templates, assets, and project files
• Stay current on motion design trends, plug-ins, and production techniques
• Assist with video editing or compositing when needed to support production deadlines

What Success Looks Like

• Graphics across [REDACTED]'s shows look consistent, polished, and unmistakably on brand
• Producers and editors get high-quality motion assets on time, with fewer rounds of revisions
• A well-organized, up-to-date library of templates and project files makes it easy for editors and social producers to work quickly
• Quick-turn requests for live streaming and video-first social are delivered without sacrificing quality
• Creative partners see you as a trusted collaborator who strengthens the visual storytelling in every project

What You’ll Bring to the Table

• 3 to 5 years of experience in motion graphics or animation, preferably within media, entertainment, or digital storytelling
• Proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Experience working with Google Earth Studio
• Strong understanding of animation principles, typography, and design composition
• A portfolio or reel demonstrating motion design work
• Ability to manage multiple projects in various stages of production and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to take feedback and translate it into great work

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Motion Design, Graphic Design, or a related field
• Experience creating motion assets for video podcasts, streaming television, or social platforms

Reference: ECNJOBID-24-210-232-149 in the application