Job Description

Portfolio Requested:

Applicants should provide a digital portfolio or reel showcasing:

• Motion graphics and animated typography work
• Examples of brand-based or promotional animation
• Any large display environment or experiential content (if available)

Links to Vimeo Behance personal website or YouTube will satisfy this request.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Animation Designer creates high-impact motion graphics and animated content that enhance Spokane Tribe Resort & Casinos brand promotions and entertainment experiences. This role produces visually compelling animation for a wide range of platforms including on-property digital signage paid media CTV LED walls web and large-format displays.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Design and produce motion graphics animated typography loops promotional messaging and screen takeovers for large and small format LED displays.
2. Develop animations transitions and motion assets that support brand identity and campaign objectives.
3. Adapt and version existing artwork across multiple screen sizes formats and resolutions.
4. Ensure all digital content maintains clarity readability and visual hierarchy at a wide range of viewing distances.
5. Prepare package and optimize motion assets for playback.
6. Monitor playback quality and screen performance to ensure accurate smooth display execution.
7. Work closely with the creative services team marketing managers and functional partners to support promotions property events and STRC initiatives.
8. Collaborate with the digital marketing team to align digital signage content with website email paid advertising and social content campaigns.
9. Organize design files animation project structures and deliverables to support efficient revisions and reuse.
10. Troubleshoot visual playback and formatting issues as needed.
11. Manage project timelines through project/task management tools to ensure deadlines are met.
12. Work periodically under conditions of extreme urgency (creating higher levels of job stress.
13. Work flexible schedules when necessary may include nights weekends and holidays.
14. Perform any other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED. College degree in graphic design digital media animation or related field preferred.
• 2 years of hands-on experience in motion graphics digital animation visual design or digital signage.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Demonstrated experience with video editing software (Premiere Pro Final Cut Pro DaVinci Resolve).
• Proficient understanding of video encoding formats resolution scaling and aspect ratios for LED signage.
• Understanding of typography color theory layout and storytelling in motion.
• Strong attention to detail accuracy and visual consistency.
• Demonstrated ability to translate conceptual direction into polished visual deliverables.
• Comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate receptive to feedback and able to revise and refine work based on input.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Upon request reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. The team member is frequently required to stand walk and sit; occasionally required to use upper extremities including but not limited to hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. They may be occasionally required to climb or balance stoop bend push pull twist kneel crouch or crawl. Occasionally lift up to 10 pounds and/or push or pull up to 50 pounds. Occasionally required to use repetitive movements to complete tasks.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Team members may occasionally be required to work in low-light conditions and may be exposed to loud noise for extended periods. Regularly exposed to second-hand smoke.

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