Motion Designer

Motion Designer needed to create brand driven motion assets for the Utah Jazz across game presentation, broadcast, social channels, and other touchpoints, collaborating with a team of designers across 2D and 3D tools in Sandy, Utah.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and produce motion elements for use across the organization’s brands.
• Apply brand motion design principles with deliberate taste and consideration across diverse needs.
• Self manage projects from inception to delivery when required; collaborate effectively with peers on other initiatives.
• Engage with the marketing team to share research insights and new ideas.
• Identify gaps in assets and processes and propose practical alternatives.
• Stay current with industry trends and technical innovations, and pursue continual learning.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively within a team environment.
• Think creatively to solve design and production challenges.
• Maintain an emphasis on safety for employees, teams, and guests.
• Uphold the company values of Transparent, All In, Community Obsessed, One Team, and Scrappy.
• Protect the legal, financial, and moral well-being of the organization.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro.
• Experience with 3D software is preferred, notably Cinema 4D and Redshift.
• Strong foundation in graphic design, typography, and color usage.
• Familiarity with Essential Graphics and MOTGR formats (MOGRTs).
• Basic color correction knowledge; comfort with Lumetri Scopes or DaVinci Resolve is a plus; understanding of conversion and style LUTs.
• Knowledge of Expressions within After Effects.
• Experience with Dynamic Link within the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to sound mix or contribute to sound design is a plus.
• Understanding of frame rates, codecs, resolutions, and other technical export specs for various outputs (social, TV, etc.).
• 4 Year Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in a fast paced production environment.
• Flexibility in schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience delivering quick turnaround projects.
• Hands-on, proactive work style with a passion for design and creative processes.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines; strong typographic eye.

Technologies

• After Effects
• Illustrator
• Photoshop
• Premiere Pro
• Cinema 4D
• Redshift
• MOGRTs (Essential Graphics)
• Lumetri Scopes
• DaVinci Resolve
• Expressions (After Effects)
• Dynamic Link

Physical Demands

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Capacity to observe, inspect, estimate, and assess.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, walk, and climb stairs for extended periods.
• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs.