Intern, Motion Design

ABOUT US

Owned and operated by Hallmark Cards, Inc., Hallmark Media is entertainments leading destination for feel-good content. Hallmark Channel features an ambitious slate of new, original movies, scripted series, and the popular annual holiday franchise, Countdown to Christmas. Hallmark Mystery features a unique mix of movies and acquired series focused on the lighter side of the suspense and mystery genres, as well as its own seasonal programming event, Miracles of Christmas. Hallmark Family showcases timeless storytelling for the whole family centered around faith, love, and community. The companys subscription streaming service and membership program Hallmark+ delivers the very best of Hallmark all in one place, featuring a distinctive blend of all new, exclusive original series and movies plus monthly discounts and rewards for shopping at Hallmark retail stores and at hallmark.com.

SUMMARY

We are seeking a talented Motion Design intern to join the Hallmark Media Brand Design team. The ideal candidate will have a background in graphic design and animation, with an interest in motion graphics for TV/Broadcast, Streaming and/or Social Media. You will work closely with our Brand Marketing, Design, Creative, and Post-Production teams to create animations that enhance our content and eager to learn the ins and outs of the Entertainment Network industry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and produce motion graphics and animations for broadcast, streaming, social media, and other motion content.
• Create engaging visuals including animated logos, title cards, lower thirds, motion posters, promo toolkits, etc.
• Develop storyboards, style frames, and mockups to communicate design ideas and concepts.
• Collaborate with the design team to ensure consistency in branding and visual identity across projects.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and techniques in motion design and animation.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a solid understanding and foundation of graphic design fundamentals, including layout, typography and composition.
• Must have an understanding of static, video, and animated asset production, as well as best practices for social and digital assets.
• Rising junior or recent graduate from a four-year university.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• 2D animation skills: Timing, spacing, easing.
• Image editing skills: Retouching, cropping, resizing, color editing.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite with focus in After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator.
• Some knowledge of Cinema4D and motion graphic templates a plus.
• Some knowledge of After Effects 3rd Party plugins (such as the Red Giant Suite) a plus.
• Positive and professional attitude. Great communicator and willingness to take on projects.
• Powerpoint and Keynote experience a plus.

The hourly range for this job is $17.27. Hourly rate will take into consideration several factors including location.

Hallmark Media is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. Principals only please.