Warner Bros. Discovery is hiring: Sr Motion Designer (Temporary) in Atlanta

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of. When we say “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not only referring to the world of wizards, dragons, superheroes, or even the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms, and the dreamers creating what’s next. From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers across the globe, WBD offers career‑defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. Senior Motion Designer As a Senior Motion Designer within the CNN Design group, your primary focus is to create innovative, effective and arresting design in all aspects of television and studio production for CNN programs, specials and documentaries. You are a world‑class motion designer with strong professional experience, passionate about upholding CNN’s standards and contributing to the creative motion direction of key projects. You are a motion generalist proficient in 2D and 3D, comfortable designing for television and familiar with all aspects of the design and production process. Your Role Accountabilities The Senior Motion Designer will work collaboratively with the creative team and editorial partners to develop concepts and motion graphics for show opens, transitions, explainer graphics and scenic studio graphics. You will work fluidly between 2D and 3D animation styles. You will have the exciting opportunity to design and develop looks and packages for news programs, special events and documentaries, working with creative directors, producers and editors to deliver animated graphics. He/She is expected to stay abreast of industry trends, new practices and design/production tools, and to be an experienced problem solver who can translate conceptual ideas into creative solutions. The role requires a high level of collaboration and the ability to articulate design concepts to team members and clients in a deadline‑driven environment. The ideal candidate has a passion for design, news and entertainment with excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Qualifications & Experience BA/BS, BFA or MFA in motion design, animation, graphic design, or relevant experience. At least 5 years of professional experience producing high‑end creative work for television. Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator. Expert knowledge of Maxon Cinema 4D with Redshift (or other accelerated renderers) for motion design is preferred. Expert knowledge of plugins such as Red Giant, Boris FX, Sapphire, AE Expression, C4D Expresso, X‑Particles, etc. Well‑rounded conceptual designer proficient in motion design, typography, color theory, illustration, photography and layout. Experience managing multiple projects with fast‑changing deliverables and tight delivery times. Strong understanding of compositing techniques. Flexible schedule required. Strong design/production portfolio required. Self‑motivated, positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to an inclusive workplace. How We Get Things Done… This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day‑to‑day work. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview. Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal‑opportunity employer means we consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law. If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries: Entertainment Providers #J-18808-Ljbffr