Job Description

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 Creative Director, Art Director, and Production Coordinators, as well as employees across all TEGNA stations nationwide. The Motion Graphic Designer will receive continuous feedback throughout the project lifecycle. Grab a glimpse of what it's like to work at the Design Tank here:? 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
• Learn CG design software (Chyron Prime) and participate in template creation as needed
• Handle other essential tasks as assigned

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
• 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. Benefits: TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance. Our 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. Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health. TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year. * Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tegna

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Local area, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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