Position: Intern, Motion Graphics
Department: Motion/Brand
Reporting To: Sr. Manager, Motion Graphics
Timeline: June to September

Our Purpose:
We are building a championship organization that serves our fans, community and business partners through world class sports and entertainment. We believe that Winning Matters, our Fans come first, with risk comes reward, great teams can achieve unimaginable results, honoring the Pacific Northwest is our duty and driving the business is our responsibility.

Since the team was awarded in 2018 through to our first puck drop in 2021, the Kraken brand has become one of the most recognized and beloved in the NHL. Playing at Climate Pledge Arena, the most sustainable arena in the world, we want to provide a memorable experience every night and make fans for life. Our joint foundation, One Roof Foundation aims to advance equity and sustainability by increasing opportunities to thrive for our most vulnerable young people and communities. Kraken Community Iceplex serves not only as the official practice facility for the team, but also as a thriving 3-sheet community facility providing skating and hockey programming for all.

Our Vision:
To inspire a passion for learning and empower future leaders in a safe environment where they are valued for their individuality and diverse capabilities.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Hiring:
The Seattle Kraken aspire to write a new playbook in sports and entertainment that includes everyone. In alignment with this vision, if you don’t meet every job requirement listed—or if you haven’t played ice hockey before or are still learning about the sport—we still encourage you to apply. We understand you may bring other relevant experiences and expertise to help us become the highest performance organization we can be. One of our core values is ‘Make Us Better’ and we recognize diversity, equity and inclusion as a critical business strategy.

If you’d like to request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing: [email protected].

Position Summary:

The Seattle Kraken Motion Graphics Intern will collaborate with the Brand and Production teams to create and refresh animated content for the upcoming season. This includes videos used in the arena for game presentation, social media content, and TV broadcast graphics.

In this role, you will work with Game Presentation, Marketing, and Broadcast teams to ensure all videos and content meet their needs while maintaining Kraken brand standards. This role is primarily based at our Northgate offices, with occasional work at Climate Pledge Arena in downtown Seattle for testing and implementation. The ideal candidate is adaptable, highly organized, creatively driven, and loves how things move. Project organization is critical so revisions can be handled smoothly and the team can communicate clearly and efficiently.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Create, organize, and maintain motion graphics Project Files.
• Assist in developing new animated content for in-arena, TV broadcast, and digital platforms.
• Update and refresh existing animations to align with evolving brand needs.
• Participate in creative reviews and execute revisions efficiently.
• Communicate project timelines, status updates, and technical needs clearly across teams.
• Test content at Climate Pledge Arena and assist with implementation adjustments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Learn:

• How to animate in the Kraken Brand standards.
• How to work with multiple teams in a sports organization environment.
• How to animate different outlets effectively. The arena atrium, ribbons, and social posts each have unique content, layout, and timing requirements.
• How to work with other motion designers and work on project files from different starting points.
• Techniques to animate efficiency and effectively.
• How to time manage different requests in a fast-paced environment.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Working level experience with Adobe After Effects, and Photoshop.
• Some experience with a 3D application, Maxon Cinema4D preferred.
• Comfortable working on both Mac and PC systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an expert ability to present and communicate new ideas and concepts.
• Extremely organized and detail oriented, resourceful, quick learner and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Able to change the scope of a project when a timeline changes.
• A high degree of personal integrity and consistently put the interests of the organization first.
• Must be a fierce communicator and cross-organizational collaborator. 

Compensation & Perks:

• In accordance with Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunity Act, the pay range for the position is $21.50-$22.50/hr. Actual base pay will depend on the employee’s experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
• Company-paid Orca card.
• Company-wide recognition platform.
• Corporate office located at the Kraken Community Iceplex in Northgate; within walking distance of the Northgate Light Rail Station and Northgate Transit Center; free parking.

Working Conditions:

• This role is based on-site in our Seattle office and requires work to be performed in person. However, we do value flexibility as the business will allow and offer occasional opportunities to work from home.
• This role will work approximately 20-30 hours per week. Hours may fluctuate based on school schedule, work assigned, etc.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends, nights and holidays required.
• Frequent bending, lifting 15-20 pounds, sitting, exposure to multiple external elements, extensive walking through the building including inclines and stairs.
• Must have transportation to and from events.

Seattle Hockey Partners, LLC and Seattle Arena Company, LLC are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

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