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Design Apprentice

Warner Bros. Discovery
Atlanta
FULL TIME

While the job is currently located in Atlanta, the employer is open to discussing potential remote work arrangements for qualified candidates. The employer's lack of disclosure of salary allows for the negotiation of it during the job offer. The job listing for the Design Apprentice position has been posted since September 13, 2023, and it will end on December 11, 2023. Warner Bros. Discovery offers several full time positions, but make sure that the work structure and expectations align with your career aspirations before you apply. The work station is located at Atlanta, GA, 22812.

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

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.

Your New Role...

We are Techwood Studios – an in-house production and post-production team focused on next generation content creation. We are designed to support and promote the Warner Bros. Discovery brands by bringing the creative ideas to life. Comprised of an amazing group of open, collaborative, and innovative artists, we work closely with our brand partners throughout Warner Bros. Discovery. Whether it is a brand specific campaign or event, a portfolio-based initiative, or a corporate communications tool, Techwood Studios has the capabilities to consult, innovate, and create. To learn more about who we are and what we do, check out our capabilities reel: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/803983785/c177877c80

The design/visual effects department within Techwood Studios works closely with the sound design and editorial departments to create compelling, creative, and dynamic pieces including promotional campaigns, programming elements, and shows. The artists create pieces for broadcast, streaming, and social as well as internal and corporate presentations.

Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don’t apply for roles if they don’t meet all the criteria. We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we’d love to know how you can amplify our team with your unique experience.

Your Role Accountabilities...

Working in support of CNLA, the Design Apprentice position is designed for a well-rounded, junior design with a keen eye and passion for design and motion graphics with a willingness to learn and incorporate feedback from other creatives. The design apprentice will be challenged to further develop their creative, technical, and soft skills by designing and animating promotional and programming projects from ideation to delivery. While working closely with editors, producers, and other creatives, the design apprentice will gain essential experience to develop a thorough understanding of the CNLA brand and workflows. Through practice, guidance, and mentorship, the design apprentice will strengthen their creative eye, storytelling skills, and motion design techniques to prepare for the next step in their career. This is a 2-year, benefits-eligible paid program.

As a CNLA Design Apprentice, you will provide support by:

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  • Assist in the creation of compelling short and long-form, multi-platform content for high and non-high profile promotional work, marketing, and/or programming for CNLA
  • Execute assigned projects with some guidance from edit staff and feedback from partners
  • Maintain informed knowledge of the CNLA brand and material
  • Work independently to achieve project objective and design components of projects
  • Work effectively with Creative Directors, Art Directors, and Producers
  • Show originality by providing unique motion solutions to solve visual problems

Qualifications & Experience...

  • Demo reel or portfolio of current work linked on your resume
  • Experience assisting in a commercial post-production broadcast or social environment
  • Must have working knowledge of Adobe Creative suite, particularly After Effects
  • Proficient motion and graphic design skills including logo, typography and graphic communication
  • Motivation and readiness to collaborate, take on new challenges, bring creative ideas to the table, and shape the 2-years into a beneficial learning experience
  • Ability to quickly adapt and pivot based on project deadlines and partners’ requests
  • Willingness to reach out to others to learn and incorporate feedback from design team, producers, mentors, and managers
  • Knowledge of motion techniques, animation and ability to work with a team
  • Understand session etiquette while collaborating with the design / edit staff and partners to ensure smooth communication and workflow
  • Self-motivated / Takes initiative / Intuitive
  • Once the term concludes, there is no guaranteed promotion.

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.

The Legal Bits…

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, 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 need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at [email protected].

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.

The Legal Bits…

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, 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 need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at [email protected].

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