Motion Graphics Designer

About This Role

Designing and executing all motion graphics for the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) and its 12 teams is the core of this role. This position focuses on creating strong and compelling brand experiences across the PWHL ecosystem, developing engaging 2D and 3D motion graphics for all PWHL brands across various channels including social, digital, in-venue, and broadcast platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and animate engaging 2D and 3D motion graphics for distribution across all platforms, including social media, digital platforms, in-game entertainment, and broadcast
• Create unique content to engage with fans, with a goal of generating revenue, including promotional assets for ticket sales, partnership assets, merchandise sales, and more
• Conceptualize and execute video opens and endplates, titles, bumpers, lower thirds, fan prompts, cross-promotion and partnership activations, transitions, animations, and video effects
• Conceptualize and execute creative ideas to integrate into long-form, short-form, and one-off visual projects
• Enhance the in-venue and fan experience by creating entertaining and impactful motion graphics that tell the brand story and align with brand standards, including full arena buildouts for all venues
• Tailor visuals to league and team special events and initiatives as needed
• Help drive innovative brand evolution through motion graphics and design
• Assist in concept development, storyboarding and pitches, as well as project management and art direction
• Approach motion graphics creation with a creative eye
• Collaborate with the creative team and other internal stakeholders, including video production, fan experience, and event presentation
• Perform other tasks, projects, and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-4 years of professional experience in motion graphics, working for a sports or entertainment organization
• Proficiency in 3D application, preferably Cinema 4D, 3DS Max, or Blender
• Strong design background with advanced knowledge of After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Advanced knowledge of Premiere
• Strong ability to integrate 3D elements into video and motion graphic productions
• Expert understanding of motion graphic development
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Must be legally authorized to work in country of residence on a full-time basis

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of hockey
• Understanding or experience in live event production
• Experience contributing to brand systems and evolving visual identities