Senior Motion Graphics Designer
Listed on 2026-09-02
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Creative Arts/Media
Computer Graphics / 3D / Animation, Video Production, Creative Design / Digital Art, Graphic Designer
CNN is seeking a Senior Motion Graphics Designer to lead high-impact visual storytelling across video, digital, streaming, and social platforms.
The Senior Motion Graphics Designer will shape the visual look of shows, partner closely with producers, editors, and editorial teams to define the visual language of CNN's next generation of streaming and on-demand content - including digital series, explainers, video podcast, breaking news coverage and long-form storytelling.
The ideal candidate is an exceptional designer and animator with strong editorial instincts, and the leadership presence to assist with art direction on projects from concept through delivery. This person thrives in fast-paced news environments and can translate complex reporting into compelling, accurate, and visually dynamic storytelling.
Senior Motion Graphics DesignerRole Type
Full-time
Requirements- 7–10+ years of professional motion graphics experience in news, media, production or digital storytelling
- Demonstrated experience supervising visuals for series, or large-scale editorial projects
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
- 3D design and animation experience (Cinema 4D, Blender, or similar)
- Experience building comprehensive graphics packages and visual systems including advanced expertise in After Effects expressions, scripting, and MOGRT workflows
- Proven ability to work effectively in high-pressure, deadline-driven news environments
- Strong design fundamentals, including typography, color theory, composition, and information hierarchy
- Experience presenting creative concepts and articulating visual strategy to stakeholders
- Expertise with data visualization and info graphic animation
- Proficiency with mapping tools such as GEOlayers, Mapbox, and Google Earth Studio
- Experience creating and optimizing graphics for social video, streaming platforms and video podcasts
- Must be willing to work early mornings, late nights and weekends as needed for news coverage and deadlines.
Full-time
Compensation: $82,740 - $153,660 /year USD
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