Motion Graphics Designer

. Design and animate motion graphics for digital video, social platforms, streaming content and video podcasts .

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeNew York City • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $62,300 - $115,700 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and animate motion graphics for digital video, social platforms, streaming content and video podcasts
Collaborate with producers, editors and creative leads to develop strong visual approaches to stories
Translate scripts, reporting, and data into clear, accurate visual narratives
Execute projects across varying timelines — from same-day breaking news turnarounds to longer-term feature work
Produce high-quality animations under tight deadlines
Create templates, toolkits, and reusable animation systems for recurring franchises and multi-platform distribution
Design and build MOGRTs to enable scalable graphics workflows for editors and producers
Maintain CNN’s visual standards and brand consistency
Contribute to the visual style development of new shows, series and editorial initiatives

What you’ll need

3–6+ years of professional motion graphics experience in news, media, production or digital storytelling
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator and Photoshop. 3D animation experience a plus.
Strong expertise in After Effects expressions, scripting and templating assets as MOGRT files
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas clearly through motion and design
Experience working in fast-paced editorial or production environments
Strong design fundamentals (typography, color, composition)
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Experience with data visualization and infographic animation
Familiarity with mapping principles and 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

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

motion graphicsAdobe Creative SuiteAfter EffectsPremiere ProIllustratorPhotoshop3D animationAfter Effects expressionsscriptingdata visualization

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationdesign fundamentalscreativitytime managementadaptabilityproblem-solvingattention to detailvisual storytellingteamwork