Motion Design Intern

JOB SUMMARY:

The Utah Jazz are looking for a Motion Design Intern with a passion for sports and all things motion to join their creative team for the 2025-26 season. As an intern for the Utah Jazz, you'll gain practical, hands-on experience creating animation and motion graphics across the brand, including in-arena game presentation, broadcast, social, and more, executed at a high level demanded by the NBA and its fans. You will be collaborating with other members of the creative team to conceptualize, design, and execute graphics for events and general use throughout the season and off-season. This is a full-time, on-site position in Sandy, UT.
 

*SUBMISSIONS WITHOUT A MOTION REEL WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED*
 

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop motion designs and animations based on provided designs, across a wide variety of screen sizes and purposes in 2D or 3D.
• Propose ideas, and iterate based on feedback.
• Observe and review the in-arena game experience and make note of needed changes/improvements.
• Maintain brand guidelines and consistency, but also recognize opportunities for creative exploration.
• Work independently on a wide variety of projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with other motion designers, graphic designers, editors, photographers, & creatives.
• Engage with the creative team to share and research new ideas.
• Identify gaps in current assets and opportunities for improvement.
• Keep up to date on current trends and relevant technology.

REQUIREMENTS:
• A body of work that showcases motion and design skills.
• Working knowledge of After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop (knowledge of 3D software a plus).
• Familiarity with expressions within After Effects is preferred.
• Detail-oriented and able to execute under tight deadlines.
• Interest in graphic design principles, typography, layout, etc.
• Knowledge of the NBA is preferred but not required.
• Embody the company values of Transparent, All In, Community Obsessed, One Team, and Scrappy.
• Student in motion graphics, design, animation, or related field is preferred.
• Availability to work nights and weekends (4 days per week normally, more sometimes required).
 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• This person must be able to communicate and express themselves both written and verbally.
• This person must be able to observe, inspect, estimate, and assess.
• This person must be able to sit, stand, bend, walk, and climb stairs for long periods of time.
• This person must be able to lift 20 lbs.
 

The Smith Entertainment Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. 

Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement or rescind portions of this job description, and SEG reserves the right to do so at any time. The employee shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.