Jr. Motion Graphics Producer - Florida Panthers (SUNRISE · FL)

Job Title: Jr. Motion Graphics Producer
Department: Content Production/Game Presentation
Reports To: Senior Director of Content Production
FLSA: Exempt
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: FLA Live Arena

Organization Overview:
The Florida Panthers are a community focused organization lead by an authentic management team that served our country and now serves the South Florida community. The organization is on the rise and is experiencing success both on and off the ice. Led by General Manager Bill Zito, the Panthers just had their best season in franchise history. Off the ice, the business team is seeing growth across all key metrics including ratings, social engagement and a busy 2022 concert schedule. Meanwhile the organization is expanding outside of FLA Live Arena and are currently renovating the FTL War Memorial in Downtown Fort Lauderdale to build a new practice facility and concert venue.

Job Summary:
The Florida Panthers seek a creative, dedicated and highly organized individual for a Junior Motion Graphics Producer position.  The Junior Motion Graphics Producer will work closely with senior motion graphics designers to create animations for game presentation, internal video walls, as well as other organizational needs.  This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Content Production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and build motion graphics according to the needs of the videoboard in-venue shows and FLA LIVE arena displays.
• Collaborate with Senior Director and senior motion graphics team to generate designs that enhance the in-venue experiences and conform with Florida Panthers and FLA LIVE arena branding.
• Communicate new and creative ideas and design techniques.
• Create and deliver motion graphics content in a timely manner
• Maintain positive relationships with vendors and partners
• Present concepts with storyboards, references, sample animations and/or any other graphic design sample work.
• Additional projects tasks and events assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:                           

Directly supervise assigned part-time game presentation staff.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining colleagues; addressing complaints and solving problems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Communications and/or 4 years of experience in graphic design and animation.
• Minimum of 3 year’s experience in the sports entertainment field.
• Must be proficient in all aspects of video post-production including (but not limited to) Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, Illustrator, Photoshop and any associated plug-ins.
• Candidate must possess intermediate editing skills with Adobe Premiere Pro and the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Must be able to work well under pressure, be self-motivated and able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be able to work well with other graphic producers, editors and other departments in order to collaborate and establish an effective workflow within the team.
• Candidate will be assigned other duties as applicable. (This would include file management, organization of content across many different platforms and software, etc.).

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is an exempt position. Must be able to work flexible hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

At the Florida Panthers, Arena Operating Company, Panthers Ice Den, and Sanza Food Service we strive to make every employee feel valued and respected for who they are and the unique contributions they make. We believe that a diverse and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful company, which is why we aim to infuse diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) into all aspects of our culture and our business. We welcome all to apply and join our team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.