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Nexstar Media Group

Senior Motion Designer

Nexstar Media Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


NEWSNATION, a Nexstar Media Group national cable network based in Chicago reaching nearly 75 million homes, is seeking a

Lead Animator and Senior Motion Designer

to be part of a bold team of in-house designers. This is an opportunity to have your work seen at a national level. We’re looking for a motivated motion designer who is innovative, driven and can take a project from creative concepting/design to final finish as well as having the skills to build off of creative briefs provided by the Creative Director and Head of Design.

Considering making an application for this job Check all the details in this job description, and then click on Apply.Responsibilities:

Design engaging and effective style frames and storyboards.Deliver projects assigned from beginning to end (design, storyboards, style frames, animation tests, renders and revisions).Design and animate motion design deliverables for broadcast packages, promos, social media and any creative marketing initiatives.Manage time effectively to deliver all projects assigned on time and executed as per the assigned creative and technical requirements.Communicate effectively with collaborators, producers, art/creative directors and stakeholders involved in projects, keeping all informed of project status.Mentor less experienced motion designers in 3D and advanced 2D animation techniques.Manage the maintenance and updating of spec sheets, third-party plug-ins, and motion design process workflows.Further design/video and motion duties to be defined as the company's needs grow.Open to travel to our NYC and DC studios and other special broadcasts.Qualifications:

4-6 years of experience working in broadcast news, local or network level. Similar experience in broadcast entertainment or post-production considered.Advanced skills in After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator and Cinema 4D or like 3D software.Advanced design and typography skills.Keen sense of current standards in broadcast motion design and print design.Ability to work well with others in a collaborative, team environment and create elements for all media platforms.Ability to work well with quick turn-around projects and fast deadlines.Job requires an undergraduate degree in graphic arts or equivalent experience.#LI- OnsiteNexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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