Job Description

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.

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.

To see what it’s like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on Instagram and X!

Your New Role…

CNN is seeking a Senior Motion Graphics Designer to lead high-impact visual storytelling across video, digital, streaming, and social platforms.
The Senior Motion Graphics Designer will shape the visual look of shows, partner closely with producers, editors, and editorial teams to define the visual language of CNN’s next generation of streaming and on-demand content — including digital series, explainers, video podcast, breaking news coverage and long-form storytelling.
The ideal candidate is an exceptional designer and animator with strong editorial instincts, and the leadership presence to assist with art direction on projects from concept through delivery. This person thrives in fast-paced news environments and can translate complex reporting into compelling, accurate, and visually dynamic storytelling.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Art direct comprehensive graphics packages for shows, cross-platform projects, including establishing design systems and style guides

• Help define and maintain the ongoing development of motion design best practices for streaming

• Present creative concepts and visual approaches to senior editorial and creative stakeholders

• Provide feedback and guidance to junior animators

• Design and animate motion graphics for digital video, streaming programs, social platforms, and video podcasts

• Translate scripts, reporting, and data into clear, accurate, and engaging visual narratives

• Execute projects across varying timelines — from same-day breaking news turnarounds to longer-term feature work

• Produce high-quality animation under tight deadlines without compromising editorial accuracy

• Create templates, toolkits, and modular animation systems for recurring franchises and multi-platform distribution

• Design and build robust MOGRTs to enable scalable, efficient graphics workflows for editors and producers

• Maintain and evolve CNN’s visual standards and brand consistency across platforms

Qualifications & Experience…

• 7–10+ years of professional motion graphics experience in news, media, production or digital storytelling

• Demonstrated experience supervising visuals for series, or large-scale editorial projects

• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

• 3D design and animation experience (Cinema 4D, Blender, or similar)

• Experience building comprehensive graphics packages and visual systems including advanced expertise in After Effects expressions, scripting, and MOGRT workflows

• Proven ability to work effectively in high-pressure, deadline-driven news environments

• Strong design fundamentals, including typography, color theory, composition, and information hierarchy

• Experience presenting creative concepts and articulating visual strategy to stakeholders

• Expertise with data visualization and infographic animation

• Proficiency with mapping tools such as GEOlayers, Mapbox, and Google Earth Studio

• Experience creating and optimizing graphics for social video, streaming platforms and video podcasts

• Must be willing to work early mornings, late nights and weekends as needed for news coverage and deadlines

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 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, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status 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.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $82,740.00 - $153,660.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.