Job Details
Animator I
Summary
The Animator I role at ESPN is responsible for working with existing animation templates and developing skills to create increasingly complex customized animations.
Category
Animation
Graphic Design
Motion Graphics
Special Effects
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Jul 25, 2023
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
The Animator I role at ESPN is responsible for working with existing animation templates and developing skills to create increasingly complex customized animations. Individuals need to work well within a team but also have the skills to be successful when working independently. This is a hands-on position requiring good working knowledge of After Effects, Media Encoder, Photoshop, Illustrator and preferably some familiarity with 3D concepts and software while providing creative support for daily production and long-range assignments.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Utilize existing animation files and elements to create content for ESPN programming
- Translate assignment details and creative direction into visually compelling solutions
- Progressively advance skills in developing customized animations
- Excellent collaboration skills, receptive to feedback and revision requests
- Able to prioritize multiple assignments and transition between projects easily
- Strong attention to detail, timelines, delivery specifications and established project workflows
- Expected to develop skills to engineer animation projects for efficient versioning, rendering and archiving
- Possess strong individual and team communication skills
- Creates and develops graphics for studio shows and remote events including daily show production design
Qualifications:
- Entry Level position requiring basic knowledge of After Effects, Media Encoder, Photoshop, Illustrator
- Foundational understanding of composition, motion theory, animation and design principles
- Strong attention to detail, timelines, delivery specifications and established project workflows
- Good overall attitude, receptive to creative & critical feedback, able to smoothly adapt to assignment specifics
- Able to thrive within a fast-paced team environment and be confident when working independently
- Strong organization, communication and collaboration skills
- Motivated to proactively learn new software
- Applicants must provide a link to their online portfolio/demo reel
- Able to work flexible hours and onsite as business needs require
Basic Qualifications:
- Beginner knowledge of After Effects, Media Encoder, Photoshop, Illustrator, Cinema 4D
- Online portfolio/demo reel
- This is a Hybrid role requiring a mix of Onsite (Charlotte, NC) and Remote (Work from Home) work during the week. Candidates must have a reliable work-from-home setup (personal computer with reliable internet connection)
- Ability to work nights, weekends & holidays as assignments require
Preferred Qualifications:
- After Effects scripting experience
- Basic understanding of Cinema 4D or similar 3D application & an interest in advancing your 3D skillset
- Experience working with clients and creating content within established brand guidelines
- Prior sports design and/or animation experience in college or comparable work experience
- Interest in sports and familiarity with ESPN programming
Required Education (required): High School Diploma
Preferred Education: Degree in animation, graphic design, fine arts or related discipline (or comparable work experience)
Additional Information: This role requires the person to be in the Charlotte office.
Preferred Education: Degree in animation, graphic design, fine arts or related discipline (or comparable work experience)
Additional Information: This role requires the person to be in the Charlotte office.
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day, Evening
Attached Files
N/A