- Bureau à Jacksonville
Who is a Motion Design Intern at SMT?
Are you a student with a passion for storytelling through motion graphics? Do you work best in a collaborative environment? Does the idea of designing visuals enjoyed by fans across the world excite you? If you answered yes, we’ve got an exciting opportunity out of our Jacksonville, FL division as a Motion Design Intern!
As a Motion Design Intern at SMT, you will work closely with our creative team to design, animate, and deliver compelling motion graphics that enhance sports media broadcasts and digital platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your design skills, learn about the sports technology industry, and gain hands-on experience creating visual content for some of the biggest names in sports.
What is Your Daily Impact at SMT?
- Collaborating with the creative team to conceptualize and design motion graphics for broadcast and digital platforms.
- Animating assets such as graphics, logos, lower thirds, and transitions for sports media productions.
- Assisting in producing real-time graphics templates and animations for live broadcasts.
- Helping to optimize graphics for different platforms, including HD and 4K screens.
- Working with tools like Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator to create high-quality visuals.
- Supporting projects related to virtual and augmented reality integrations.
- Learning and applying SMT’s proprietary tools for graphics creation and implementation.
- Maintaining brand consistency and meeting design specifications for client projects.
- Participating in brainstorming sessions to bring fresh ideas and creative solutions.
What Do You Bring to SMT?
- Currently pursuing a degree in Motion Design, Graphic Design, Animation, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
- Knowledge of 2D animation principles; familiarity with 3D animation (e.g., Cinema 4D) is a plus.
- A strong portfolio showcasing motion design and animation work.
- A passion for sports media and an interest in real-time graphics and data visualization.
- Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage deadlines.
- An ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Basic understanding of typography, color theory, and design principles.
- Experience with real-time graphics tools (e.g., Vizrt, Unreal Engine) is a plus.
- Familiarity with video editing software such as Premiere Pro.
- Knowledge of augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR) workflows.
- An interest in live broadcasting or production workflows.
What Can SMT Offer You?
- Our interns are paid! This is a full-time internship paying $14.50/hour.
- An extensive summer internship starting in April/May and ending in late August/early September.
- 30-40 hours a week, and eligibility for medical, dental and vision plans.
- A hands-on experience designing for live sports broadcasts and digital content.
- Exposure to cutting-edge sports media technologies and tools.
- Opportunities to contribute to real client projects and build your portfolio.
- Mentorship from seasoned industry professionals.
- A unique perspective into the intersection of technology, sports, and creative design.
Who is SMT?
SMT is the leader in real-time data and graphics solutions for the biggest events in sports. From the famous Yellow First Down Line to leading-edge analytics, virtual enhancements and behind-the-scenes tools like video board production and talent prompters, SMT powers the fan experience across every screen and stadium.
For over 40 years, we’ve helped shape the broadcast and in-venue presentation of the Olympics, Super Bowls, Triple Crowns, tennis Grand Slams, golf majors, NASCAR, NHL, NBA, NCAA tournaments and more.
But we’re more than our tech: Our team thrives on the adrenaline of live sports. We travel together, work hard together and form lifelong bonds along the way. Whether we’re launching graphics during a game or hitting the lanes for our bowling league, we’ve got each other’s backs.
Are you ready to be a game changer? Learn more at SMT.com or follow us on social.
Are you ready to join the SMT Team and become a Game Changer?
Apply Now!
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