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Motion Designer (12-month contract)

AT Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery

Motion Designer (12-month contract)

Sydney, Australia

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are...

When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

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General Summary:

Warner Bros. Discovery Creative APAC is a multi-award-winning in-house agency creating brand identities, on-air promotions, advertising, branded content and communications for consumer, trade and corporate use across a diverse range of media platforms.

As Motion Designer, you will support the Design team in Australia and for our DTC product, producing premium quality creative motion design.

You will thrive on developing creative ideas and pitching concepts to our stakeholders. You will support the Senior Design Manager, be a collaborative person able to work closely with our Creative streaming team and the wider creative team. You will be capable of building strong relationships with our digital and marketing teams in Australia and other parts of APAC. You will have a strong reliable drive and be a trusted pair of hands to make sure projects are delivered on time and on budget, to the best possible level.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Understand our PAY, Digital and DTC portfolio, working closely with Senior Design Manager, creative and other teams to continue to grow our brands.


  • Be able to work within a brand toolkit and know when to customise and localise assets across video, digital, and social formats.


  • Collaborate with creative producers and design leads to craft captivating campaign and promo graphics.


  • Work with Senior/Lead designers and lead to establish new skills and insights.

Required Skills:

  • Expert Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects) and Cinema 4D.


  • Experience working with a global brand toolkit.


  • Strong understanding and technical knowledge of the digital, social and TV platforms and formats.


  • Have a strong understanding and technical knowledge of digital, social platforms and formats.


  • Proactive and driven team player, able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and delivers on expectations and meets objectives consistently.


  • Ability to articulate designs and ideas.


  • Efficient in producing and versioning work.


  • Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills; ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.


  • Dependable, meticulous, and open to comments and changes.


  • Stay up to date on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.


  • Quick learner, able to grasp new processes and systems.


  • Minimum 2-3 years' experience in broadcast/digital environment or similar role.

*Please provide portfolio and links to work or reels

How We Get Things Done...

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

Client-provided location(s): St Leonards NSW 2065, Australia
Job ID: Discovery-WAMEGLOBALR000087291EXTERNALENGLOBAL
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • FSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Company Outings
    • Snacks
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Sabbatical
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • 401(K)
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Professional Coaching
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)