Motion Graphics Designer

POSITION TITLE: Motion Graphics Designer

DEPARTMENT: Content

REPORTS TO: Sr. Director Production

POSITION LOCATION: Indianapolis IN

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

WORKER CATEGORY:FullTime

COMPANY SUMMARY:

Penske Entertainment is a leading provider of worldclass sports and entertainment. The organization consists of three prominent entities:

• Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the worlds largest spectator sporting facility and annually hosts the worlds most prestigious auto race: the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
• INDYCAR is the Indianapolisbased governing body for North Americas premier openwheel auto racing series the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and its developmental series INDY NXT by Firestone.
• IMS Productions is a multifaceted broadcast and multimedia division that helps bring INDYCAR and IMS events to life for global audiences.

The Penske Entertainment experience is fastpaced diverse and impactful. Through its business units the organization reaches audiences on an international scale focused on delivering exceptional experience from start to finish. Employees of Penske Entertainment are challenged daily in a demanding yet rewarding environment that is best suited for dedicated professionals who want to reach their ultimate potential amid the excitement tradition and pageantry of the Worlds Greatest Racecourse and the premier openwheel racing series.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Penske Entertainment is seeking a motivated Motion Graphics Designer to create engaging 2D and 3D content for all company divisions with a specific focus on the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The successful candidate will manage multiple tasks collaborate with the Digital team on new concepts and ensure timely delivery while exceeding expectations on all projects.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Create content for all corporate divisions including but not limited to NTT INDYCAR SERIES social channels and event screens Indianapolis Motor Speedway social channels and event screen and INDY NXT by Firestone social channels.
• Collaborate with Social/Digital team on projects for appropriate platforms.
• Work with producers and editors to develop animations graphics composites and visual effects to complement their work.
• Stay informed on advancements in animation and software resources as well as industry trends pop culture and fan tendencies with the goal of delivering engaging content.
• Ensure client satisfaction with all projectsfrom budget creative and deadline standpoints.
• Additional duties assigned by Penske Entertainment leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Education

• BS/BA in Computer Graphics Animation or related field

Skills/Experience

• A minimum of three 3 years professional experience in Motion Graphics required.
• Proficient with Adobe After Effects Photoshop and Illustrator.
• A minimum of one 1 year professional experience with Cinema 4D is required.
• Blender experience is a plus
• Professional sports experience is a plus.
• Exceptional time management skills and the ability to work in a fastpaced environment.
• Strong design skills with the ability to help someone elses vision come to life while also bringing original ideas to our Penske Entertainment Content Group.
• Knowledge and understanding of social media production and delivery including various aspect ratios for each.
• Demonstrated attention to detail multitasking ability to manage change and balance evolving priorities.
• Commitment to working with people from diverse backgrounds and commitment to cultural competency.
• Ability to uphold and consistently demonstrate the Penske Entertainment Standards.
• APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A DEMO REEL LINK WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Travel/Work Hours

• General office hours are Monday Friday 8:30am 5:00pm
• Longer hours and weekends required for the Month of May and other major racing events
• Odd hours weekends nights all possible. Flexibility is key to this position.
• This position is not remote eligible you will be expected to work fulltime out of the Indianapolis IN offices.
• Penske Entertainment acknowledges that the need for flexibility varies across all companies/departments and is not best addressed by a one size fits all flexible work policy. As such the company encourages supervisors to work with their employees to leverage flexibility as needed to support a healthy balance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Any physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Physical demands are light consisting primarily of sitting standing and walking.
• Must be able to see and hear in the normal range with or without correction and communicate verbally and in written form with great facility and must be able to be understood.
• Must have the stamina to work long hours and must be willing to work an irregular schedule which may include weekends or evenings.
• Occasional work outdoors requires physical strength and stamina to endure extreme heat cold rain and other conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment characteristics described in this job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in both an office environment and outdoors and in close proximity to other workers.

• Employee will be exposed to those conditions normally encountered in a business office environment.
• The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to professional racing events.
• Employee may be faced with frequent interruptions and must meet with others on a regular basis.

COMPANY BENEFITS:

Fulltime employees enjoy a very competitive benefit package. Benefits include: Medical (including taxadvantaged Health Savings Account) Dental Vision 401(k) with 100 company match up to 5 Paid Vacation Personal & Sick Days 12 Paid Holidays Company Paid Life Insurance Pet Insurance Tuition Assistance ShortTerm & LongTerm Disability Generous Paid Parental Leave Onsite Workout Facility and more.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Penske Entertainment provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. The Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or events.