Job Title: Intern, Motion Design
Class: Internship
Reports to: Motion Graphics Animator
Location: Onsite- Milwaukee, WI; Fiserv Forum
The Milwaukee Bucks strive to be the best sports and entertainment company in the world. We are looking for dedicated people who champion innovation, inspire and empower their teammates to perform at a world-class level, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
What We Offer:
- Mental Health Resources
- Professional Development through our internal learning & development program - Antler Academy
- Employee Resource Groups
- Milwaukee Bucks and NBA League Discounts
- Qualified Parking
Position Description:
The Milwaukee Bucks are seeking a Motion Design Intern in the Broadcast & Live Events department who will play an important role in the Fiserv Forum guest experience. The intern will assist in creating motion graphics and content for in-arena LED displays. The candidate should have experience with the Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects. The Motion Design Intern will support the overall efforts to build the Milwaukee Bucks brand and support creative needs for Fiserv Forum events.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in creating motion graphics for Fiserv Forum LED Displays.
- Assist with the editing and integration of motion graphics and effects application into Bucks game entertainment video projects, such as fan interactive games, gameday graphics, player feature videos, situational features, and more.
- Follow Bucks and Fiserv Forum brand design guidelines and work within templates in After Effects, Photoshop, and other Adobe programs.
- Stay organized and provide high attention to detail while executing assigned projects, including collaboration with the motion design and live programming team.
- Actively participate in the creative development process and share new ideas in a team setting.
- Stay updated on design trends, animation techniques, and industry software.
- Support the maintenance of digital asset libraries for video and motion graphics files.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Qualification Requirements:
- Candidates must submit a production reel or website with resume to be considered.
- Proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and other relevant production software (ex: Cinema 4D, Blender, Photoshop, or Illustrator a plus).
- Familiarity with print design a plus.
- Candidates must be creative, enthusiastic, willing to learn, self-driven and have a positive attitude.
- Demonstrate the ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Willing and able to work flexible hours including event nights and weekends.
All offers for employment with the Milwaukee Bucks are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. We will consider people with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, and Federal laws.
The Milwaukee Bucks is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Ethnic Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.
We provide our employees with a robust employee benefits plan that focuses on the mental and physical wellness of our team. We strive to offer a flexible work environment that allows our team members to be productive in both their work and home lives.
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.
Skills Required
- Submit a production reel or website with resume
- Proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro
- Familiarity with relevant production software
- Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including event nights and weekends
- Experience with Cinema 4D, Blender, Photoshop, or Illustrator
- Familiarity with print design
- Creative, enthusiastic, self-driven, willing to learn, and positive attitude
What We Do
A new ownership group headed by entrepreneurs Wesley Edens, Jamie Dinan, Jimmy Haslam, and an impressive assemblage of Milwaukee community leaders infuses the team and city with a new vitality driven by the promise of a next-generation team that remains true to the spirit of the “Brew City.” In addition to an exciting roster of talented players, the organization is in the final stages of a new arena to serve as the home for the next era of Bucks basketball. The state-of-the-art facility will become an important part of the revitalization of downtown Milwaukee and become integral to the community’s economic future. This new beginning for the Milwaukee Bucks is preceded by a lengthy history of success in the NBA, highlighted by the franchise’s NBA Championship in 1971 and 2021. In just the team’s third season of action, the Bucks earned the distinction of owning the quickest rise from expansion team to champion in any of the four major North American professional leagues. The Bucks also count two conference championships, 13 division titles, and 27 postseason appearances among the team’s many accomplishments. Additionally, numerous Bucks players, coaches, and contributors are included as members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
