Motion Graphics Intern - job 1 of 2

As a Motion Graphics Intern at FleishmanHillard, you will be responsible for collaborating on various digital and motion projects, creating motion graphics, assisting with video editing, and contributing to the design process. You will learn how to balance graphics, video, and audio, while also developing your storytelling capabilities through visuals.

To qualify for the Motion Graphics Intern position at FleishmanHillard, you should have experience with Adobe After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, and Illustrator. A working knowledge of video workflow, CODECs, and compression tools is beneficial. Importantly, you must submit a portfolio that demonstrates your skills and creativity.

Yes, the Motion Graphics Intern position at FleishmanHillard is a paid internship, with an hourly rate between $17.20 and $22.00, depending on your experience and qualifications. This is a full-time opportunity that can provide valuable experience for your future career.

The culture at FleishmanHillard is collaborative and inclusive, focusing on creativity and teamwork. Motion Graphics Interns are treated as integral members of the team, with opportunities to engage in meaningful projects and learn from experienced professionals in a fast-paced environment.

You should submit a portfolio that showcases your motion graphics work, including reels, webpages, or links to channels on platforms like YouTube or Vimeo. If you have a reel, please include a description of the projects you contributed to, detailing your role in each.

Start by analyzing the project brief and defining the goals. Conduct research to understand the audience and gather inspiration. Once you have a clear direction, create sketches or storyboards to outline your ideas before moving onto design and animation.

Discuss specific projects where you used Adobe After Effects. Explain how you utilized key features like keyframing, compositing, and effects to enhance your visuals. Providing examples will showcase your hands-on experience and confidence with the software.

Break projects into manageable tasks and prioritize based on deadlines. Organizing your workflow efficiently and communicating with team members can help ensure that projects are completed on time without compromising quality.

Begin with organizing your footage and creating a rough cut to establish the pacing and structure. Then, refine the edit, focusing on transitions, audio synchronization, and graphic overlays. Always review and seek feedback to improve your final product.

I view feedback as an essential part of the creative process. I listen carefully to suggestions and reflect on how they can improve the project. Adjusting my work based on constructive criticism helps me develop my skills and results in a better final product.

Choose a specific project, outline the challenge faced, and detail the steps you took to resolve it. Whether it was mastering a new technique or adjusting to changes in the brief, illustrate your problem-solving skills and adaptability.

I focus on developing a narrative structure and visually capturing emotions through color, movement, and design. Using pacing and audio cues can amplify messages and engage audiences, making the story resonate more deeply.

I constantly follow industry leaders, attend relevant webinars, and participate in online design communities. Engaging with current work in social media and platforms like Behance helps me understand prevailing styles and innovations.

Collaboration is key to finding unique solutions and enriching the project. I enjoy brainstorming concepts with teammates, as different perspectives can spark creativity and lead to innovative outcomes that might not arise individually.

I admire FleishmanHillard’s commitment to creativity, diversity, and community engagement. The opportunity to learn from a talented team and contribute to impactful projects aligns perfectly with my career aspirations in motion graphics design.