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Warner Bros. Discovery

Motion Designer

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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Warner Bros. Discovery Creative ANZ is a multi-award-winning in-house agency specialising in creating brand identities, on-air promotions, branded content, and communications for consumer, trade, and corporate audiences. Our work spans various media, primarily TV and digital, for Warner Bros. Discovery's Australia and New Zealand portfolio.

As a mid-weight Motion Designer, you will be responsible for designing, executing, and maintaining highly creative motion graphics for the Warner Bros. Discovery brands and shows. This includes developing marketing campaign creative for on-air, out-of-home, digital ads, and in product.

You will excel at working within a brand, developing creative ideas and pitching concepts to design leads. Collaboration is key, and you will work closely with our Design Director, Lead Designer, and the wider creative team. Building strong relationships with our programming, digital, and marketing teams is essential. You should be highly organised, able to manage deliverables with accuracy and attention to detail, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Developing outstanding motion design concepts and compositions.
  • Presenting campaign design ideas to design leaders and the marketing team.
  • Be able to create key art and design concepts from scratch
  • Providing design and administrative support to the Lead Designer and Design Director as needed.
  • Ensuring accurate delivery of your work to the appropriate channels.
  • Capable of designing within a brand framework.
  • Ability to understand, interpret and manage a brief.

Skills Required:

  • Proficient in Adobe Suite - Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects
  • Skilled in 3D motion and animation design in C4D
  • Degree or relevant qualification in design

Qualities Required:

  • Exceptional design and composition skills.
  • Excellent understanding of motion, movement and pacing
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Efficient in producing and versioning work.
  • Skilled in pitching ideas and generating concepts.
  • Dynamic self-starter.
  • Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
  • Capable of accurately scoping projects.
  • Contributing to processes that improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Quick learner, able to grasp new processes and systems.

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 and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.

Client-provided location(s): St Leonards NSW 2065, Australia
Job ID: Discovery-WAMEGLOBALR000086094EXTERNALENGLOBAL
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)