Job Title: Motion Graphics Designer
Employee Type: Regular, Full-Time, Full Benefits
Reports to: Executive Producer, Broadcast & Live Events
Location: Milwaukee, WI - Onsite
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.
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as mental health resources
- 401K with company match
- Pet Insurance
- 12 weeks of paid time off for parents to welcome newborns, adopted and foster children
- Unlimited PTO
- Professional Development through our internal learning & development program – Antler Academy
- Employee Resource Groups
- Milwaukee Bucks and NBA League Discounts
- Company Paid Parking and Phone Allowance
Job Summary
Fiserv Forum is currently seeking a candidate to fill the position of Motion Graphics Designer. This position will have strong design, color correction, typography and 3D skills to create content across all media platforms. The Motion Graphics Animator must be goal-driven, detail-oriented and possess the ability to adhere to deadlines within a fast-paced, high pressure environment. The Motion Graphics Animator will collaborate with all departments to ensure the fulfilment of company goals.
Game / Event Responsibilities
- Game night responsibilities – Some
- Approximate number of games worked per season – TBD
- Event / Concert Night responsibilities – No
Job Description
- Conceptualize, design, and animate dynamic 2D and 3D graphics used in all aspects of event presentation and sponsorship elements in-arena as well as elements for broadcast television and the web.
- Work closely with producers, video editors, and graphic designers to create custom animations and maintain a consistent overall team brand
- Understand brand and marketing objectives, contributing to the evolution of the team image
- Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts of both complex graphics and animations; using independent judgment, principles and esthetic design concepts
- Produce animated motion graphics for all Fiserv Forum LED displays
- Design and create promotional and event presentation videos, animations, and graphics
- Assist in developing concepts, storyboarding and pre-production
- Create still-frame and animated graphics
- Work with third party clients to fulfill video production and graphic needs
- Assist with shooting variety of special events, press conferences, and community appearances – editing, audio mixing, and lighting as needed
- Edit video segments for external use but not limited to broadcast, web, event presentation
- Assist in media management and file server archiving
- Log game tape and highlight reels
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Video/Film Production, Communications from four-year College or University; or 3 years relative experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite applications: PhotoShop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat is Adobe Flash, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, Premier Pro, After Effects, File Transfer Protocol is required
- Knowledge of Ross Acuity & Expression and Daktronics v8000 show control
- Experience creating broadcast quality motion graphics
- Proficiency with Cinema 4D or other relevant 3D animation experience/expertise required
- Experience designing style guides and storyboards for motion graphics
- Non-linear editing experience and strong technical knowledge of video, audio and lighting
- Experience with finishing edited productions (overlays, color correction, and other treatments)
- Strong conceptual and storytelling ability
- DSLR shooting and workflow experience
- Outstanding communication skills and a positive, energetic personality with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
- Strong creative abilities and a passion for content creation
- Extreme attention to detail and passion about Quality Control
- Self-motivated, highly resourceful, with strong decision making skills
- Able to work nights, weekends, and some holidays
- Strong knowledge of the NBA and the Milwaukee Bucks
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power point)
-PLEASE INCLUDE DEMO REEL WITH YOUR RESUME.
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
- Bachelor’s degree in Video/Film Production or Communications, or three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite applications, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Flash, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, Premiere Pro, and After Effects
- File Transfer Protocol experience
- Knowledge of Ross Acuity and Expression and Daktronics v8000 show control
- Experience creating broadcast-quality motion graphics
- Proficiency with Cinema 4D or other relevant 3D animation expertise
- Experience designing motion graphics style guides and storyboards
- Non-linear editing experience and technical knowledge of video, audio, and lighting
- Experience finishing edited productions, including overlays and color correction
- Strong conceptual, storytelling, and creative abilities
- DSLR shooting and workflow experience
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays
- Strong knowledge of the NBA and Milwaukee Bucks
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Demo reel included with resume
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.
