Tepper Sports & Entertainment
Intern - Motion Graphics
Tepper Sports & Entertainment - Intern
Charlotte · NC
Media/Video Production
0
3
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Position: Motion Graphics Intern
Department: Media Administration
Reporting Relationship: Reports to Senior Producer - Motion Graphics
Status: Internship (Non-Exempt)
Position Summary
The Motion Graphics Intern will support the Creative Services team in shaping visual storytelling for Tepper Sports & Entertainment (Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC). This role offers hands-on experience assisting with motion design across digital, social, in-stadium, and branded content, working alongside senior designers on real deliverables in a fast-paced sports environment.
Working within the Creative Services department, this internship is ideal for an emerging motion designer eager to build real-world experience, sharpen technical skills, and gain exposure to brand-level creative work under the mentorship of experienced team members.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support the motion graphics team in creating content for Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC, helping maintain brand standards and creative direction
- Assist with concepting, designing, and animating motion assets, including:
- Social and digital content
- In-stadium video elements (Video Board & Ribbon boards)
- Brand campaign and sponsor deliverable support
- Collaborate with producers, designers, editors, and creative leadership on visual storytelling and creative toolkits
- Provide support to internal departments as needed
- Help maintain motion graphics templates, systems, and visual style guidelines
- Assist on multiple projects at once, learning to manage quick turnarounds and tight deadlines
Minimum Qualifications
- Degree in Motion Design, Animation, Graphic Design, or a related field
- Working proficiency in After Effects & Adobe Creative Suite
- Foundational understanding of typography, layout, timing, and animation principles
Preferred Qualifications
- Interest in designing for sports, entertainment, or high-energy branded environments
- Familiarity with in-game presentations or unique creative specs
- Basic 3D knowledge (Cinema 4D, Blender, or similar) a plus
- Awareness of current motion design trends
Skills & Competencies
- A passion for sports and storytelling
- A growing design eye paired with a drive for technical growth
- A collaborative, flexible, and solutions-driven attitude
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Eagerness to learn and collaborate within a larger creative team
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to field equipment of up to 30 lbs.
- Standing, sitting and working at desk on a computer
- Walking throughout the stadium which may include stairs
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment (mostly office environment, outside in a stadium facility at times which may include inclement weather conditions).
Tepper Sports & Entertainment is an equal opportunity at-will employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.
