Job Description

Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) is a premier live entertainment and media company. The Company includes Sphere, a next-generation entertainment medium powered by cutting-edge technologies to redefine the future of entertainment. The first Sphere venue in Las Vegas opened in September 2023. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming product, MSG+, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at sphereentertainmentco.com. Who are we hiring? As an integral part of the creative, experience and design team at Sphere, the Motion Designer will be responsible for the design and animation of visual content, with special attention to motion graphics and typography. The ideal candidate is forward thinking, values innovation and enjoys pushing through creative boundaries. They will work with the Creative Directors, Art Directors and Writers to ideate, make and express visual concepts during the creative development phase, executing across brand and marketing applications. The Designer will be integral to the day-to-day creation and production of motion graphics — including experiential, promos, packaging, OOH displays, and emerging media platforms — while maintaining the highest level of design and brand consistency. We are looking for an adventurous teammate with a refined aesthetic and strong design skills that is highly motivated by the challenge of developing content for our world-first medium and platform. What will you do? Take direction from Creative Directors and/or Art Directors in the design and execution of original animated content Develop animation storyboards, animatics, and final motion designs Translate static designs into motion on a challenging spherical canvas Develop and design creative concepts with the cross functional teams Receive and discuss feedback on design with an open mind; be nimble, and able to rapidly pivot. What do you need to succeed? 5+ years in a fast-paced creative Motion Graphics Design studio Strong command of design fundamentals, typography, color, balance, scale Strong collaboration and relationship building skills Detail oriented and organized Experience working in a medium-to-large scale studio pipeline and the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines. Demonstrated high proficiency with After Effects, Photoshop, premiere, and Illustrator. 2+ years using 3D design tools such as Cinema4D, Blender, Unreal, or Maya Proficient in creation and editing of Board-o-matics, Animatics and Previsualization Able to communicate design process, suggest creative solutions for production methods to remain agile and efficient Keen ability to work with design, typography, storytelling and visual effects to enhance the overall impact and engagement of motion graphic content Able to work in varying degrees of fidelity, from sketching through production (speed vs quality) Able to clearly articulate and communicate design process Strong knowledge of visual trends, emerging creative technologies, best practices, and experimental approaches in design and animation Experience working with world class brands Ability to perform well under pressure and under short deadlines #LI-Onsite Pay Range

$93,000 — $115,000 USD

At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here. We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required. Apply for this job * indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Country * Phone * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf How did you hear about us? * Select... Are you at least 18 years old? * Select... Are you legally authorized to work in the United States and accept this employment if the Company offers it? (If you are hired, you must provide evidence of such authorization in accordance with the Immigration and Control Act of 1986.) * Select... Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)? * Select... Have you ever been previously employed with the organization? (including, but not limited to Radio City Music Hall, Beacon Theatre, Chicago Theatre, NY Knicks, NY Rangers, Sphere Entertainment, or Sphere Studios) * Select... Are you currently active-duty military or a military veteran? * Select... By clicking on the Submit Application button below, you understand that your data will be processed in accordance with the Job Applicant Privacy Policy . EEO We value diversity and welcome employees of all backgrounds. Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment on these bases. At this time, Federal law requires that we maintain a record a record of each employee's sex and race or ethnicity, and that we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify. The company is limited to the categories listed below, and the definitions for each category have been established by the federal government. Submission of this information voluntary and refusal to provide it will note subject you to any adverse treatment. The information will be kept confidential and only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable federal laws, including those which require the information to be summarized and reported to the Federal Government for civil rights enforcement purposes. If you choose not to self-identify your race/ethnicity or gender at this time, the Federal Government requires that we determine the information by visual survey and/or other available information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sphere Entertainment Co

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