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Motion Graphics Artist

AEG, Detroit, MI, United States


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Job Summary:

Ilitch Sports + Entertainment is looking for a Motion Graphics Designer to join our Creative Department to produce impactful and engaging content for the Red Wings, Tigers, and Ilitch Sports + Entertainment while consistently implementing the organization's branding across venue displays and social and digital channels. This position is based in Detroit, Michigan.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Create and collaborate on 2D and 3D motion graphics to engage with fans and generate revenue
  • Implement the organization's branding and establish consistency in designs across all platforms including in-venue, digital, marketing and broadcast as well as other Ilitch Sports + Entertainment events
  • Create user-friendly motion graphic templates (MOGRTS) using Essential Properties
  • Assist in developing concepts, storyboarding and pre-production
  • Create impactful and entertaining pumpers, player personality videos, opens and other in-venue content
  • Assists in creating compelling content for paid media to assist with ticket sales, co-brand sponsor promotions, retail sales, tv ratings and other essential business objectives.
  • Composite 2D and 3D visual effects into videos in post-production
  • Continuously looks for new and innovative ways to create new fan experience content
  • Committed to developing a diverse and inclusive environment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Motion Graphic Design, Illustration, Art Media and/or Digital Design or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of 2-4 years experience in sports motion design, ad agency, or design firm
  • Advanced knowledge of After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere
  • Experience using Essential Properties in After Effects
  • Excellent collaboration skills - must be able to work with a team and receive and implement feedback
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong ability to maintain professionalism in high stress situations.
  • Experience in 3D application, preferably Cinema 4D or Blender
  • Strong understanding of animation principles and composition
  • Experience creating broadcast-quality motion graphics for live productions
  • Some experience in post-production (rotoscoping, compositing, visual effects)
  • Strong conceptual and storytelling ability
  • Understanding or experience in live event production a plus
  • Experience designing in Ross Xpression a plus


All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Olympia Entertainment.

Olympia Entertainment is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.

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