Charlotte Hornets · 5 hours ago
Animation Intern
Charlotte, NC
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$15/hr - $15/hrHornets Sports & Entertainment (HSE) is a leading sports and entertainment organization dedicated to excellence both on and off the court. HSE is seeking an Animation intern to assist the department with content creation and visual projects for Hornets home games and select HSE events.
Media and EntertainmentSportsSports Leagues and Teams
Responsibilities
Support the daily operations of the Animation department by assisting with creative and production tasks
Design and produce high-energy graphic content for scoreboards and arena video boards, adapting to various display formats (LED, multiple screen compositions) with video effects, compositing, typography and 2D/3D animations
Contribute to the conceptualization and development of animations for all HSE brands
Assist in the implementation, execution and organization of graphic elements while maintaining a well-structured asset library
Ensure all projects align with HSE brand guidelines, maintaining consistency and high-quality standards
Collaborate effectively with multiple departments, incorporating feedback and creative direction as needed
Support game-day graphic staff by ensuring brand consistency, executing partnership activations and managing dynamic visual content during all Hornets games
Participate in the full internship program, including workshops, speaker series, job shadowing, and working on an intern project
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Passion to work in motion graphics/animation field
Male collegiate basketball players must have exhausted their NCAA eligibility before participating in the HSE internship program
Familiarity with the following programs & equipment is required: Intermediate ability in After Effects & Photoshop
Working knowledge of a 3D program is preferred (Cinema 4D, Maya, Blender)
Microsoft Office and other computer software
Hardworking, dedicated and organized
Creativity, enthusiasm and willingness to learn on the fly while using prior knowledge in fast-paced, deadline driven environment
Able to maintain confidentiality and use discretion when privy to sensitive information
Preferred
Working knowledge of a 3D program is preferred (Cinema 4D, Maya, Blender)
Strong communications/media background is preferred
Company
Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets is a professional basketball team platform and is part of the NBA's Southeast Division.
Founded in 2003
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ronnie Bryant
SVP and Chief Information Officer
Alma Angeles-Parvaz
Vice President, Partnerships
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