Creative Designer (Motion & Digital) (1-Year Contract)

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance. Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled. Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day. If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO! We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN. ㅤ Your New Role We're looking for a versatile and curious Creative Designer (Motion & Digital) to join CNN Create's award-winning branded content team. Working closely with the Creative Director, you'll help craft engaging visual experiences across digital articles, motion graphics, social content, and integrated branded campaigns. You'll bring strong design thinking, a sharp eye for detail, and a passion for storytelling through design and animation. This is an exciting opportunity for a mid weight designer looking to broaden their motion and digital expertise while contributing to global campaigns. You'll be encouraged to build new skills, explore emerging creative tools, and grow within a collaborative, high-performing team. If you're passionate about creating impactful visual stories that reach audiences around the world, we'd love to hear from you. Your Role Accountabilities Design engaging digital articles and branded content experiences across CNN.com and social platforms, while delivering high-quality social media assets across multiple platforms and formats. Create motion graphics for live-action films, social media content, and digital campaigns, maintaining consistency across digital, motion, and social deliverables. Produce storyboards, style frames, visual concepts, presentation assets, and other creative development materials that support the delivery of work aligned with CNN Create's creative standards and quality expectations. Independently coordinate smaller 2D animation projects from concept through to final delivery, while supporting larger campaigns alongside the wider creative team. Collaborate with Creative Directors, Producers, and Editors to deliver high-quality branded content that aligns with CNN Create's creative standards. Prepare production-ready assets, coordinate assigned projects efficiently, and ensure all work is delivered accurately, consistently, and on schedule. Stay curious about new creative technologies, workflows, and design trends, continuously developing your craft while contributing positively to a collaborative and creative team culture. Qualifications & Experience Approximately 3-5 years of demonstrable experience in a digital design, motion design, or multidisciplinary creative role, ideally gained within a brand studio, creative agency, or production environment. A strong portfolio demonstrating excellent design thinking across digital, branding, and motion projects, supported by a good understanding of typography, layout, composition, visual storytelling, animation principles, and motion design workflows. Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop, with familiarity with Figma and other creative tools. Experience creating assets for digital publishing and social platforms. Interest in AI-powered creative tools and emerging design technologies, combined with a willingness to continuously learn and develop new creative skills. Additional Information Based in Singapore or Hong Kong. Occasional collaboration outside standard local working hours may be required to support global campaigns and stakeholders. Opportunity to work on award-winning branded content campaigns for international clients. Ongoing learning and development is encouraged across motion design, digital design, and emerging creative technologies. About Skydance Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central. Some Important Details We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law. 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