Motion Graphics Student

When you work at Daktronics, you’ll be part of something amazing. We design, engineer, manufacture and support bold, eye-catching digital LED display technology and audio systems.

Our products bring excitement to professional, college and high school games. They attract customers for businesses around the world, and even provide direction for people as they travel, work and play.

As part of the Daktronics team, you’ll have interesting, impactful work with flexible opportunities. You can learn and grow at a company that provides competitive compensation and meaningful benefits – and the people are second to none.

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This digital artist student position will provide you with extensive learning opportunities in the creation of LED and LCD display content as it applies to the advertising, retail, corporate, or sport industry. You will be prepared for full-time employment through exposure to creative processes and by honing your technical skills on manipulating and combining graphics with text to enhance and complement the brands of our potential display owners.

To be successful in this position one must have a strong demonstrated understanding of design principles and have the talent to clearly articulate ideas through visualization and 3D technical graphics.

Position has opportunity to work from a US Based home office. Candidates must be enrolled as a student and registered for at least 12 credits. Ideal candidates should be available to work approximately 15-20 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer.

Digital Artist/Motion Graphics students will:

• Design and create animations for video and message displays using 2D graphics and video editing applications.
• Design and create static artwork for LED and LCD displays using various graphics editing applications.
• Produce and present design and animations from concept to completion for sponsors, sales, and consumer/fan enhancement.
• Able to work as a team to understand the market or customer vision and develop on-target creative solutions.
• Create artistic content targeted at a variety of display sizes and adhere to the customer branding.
• Create concepts of display projects, along with animations and graphic frames for demonstrations and presentations to customers.
• Ability to learn Daktronics products and control systems.
• Have a good understanding and knowledge of variety of retail and commercial niche but also sports and how the design can enhance the end user experience.
• Ability to anticipate customer concerns in the context of revisions.
• Working within a creative project management system.
• Creative problem solving.

Check out our Daktronics Student Career Video.     

What is the pay and perks? 

The typical hiring pay for this position is $13.75/hour to $14.25/hour. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including relevant education, experiences, location, and applicable local legislation.  

Students with GPA of 3.5 and above are eligible for a $500 bonus (Academic Excellence Reward) each semester completed while employed.

This position will be eligible for company benefits including, employee discount program, employee assistance program, community donation program, unpaid time off, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, leaves, disability, and accommodations.

This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by Daktronics due to factors affecting the business.

Academic Requirements:

• The preferred candidate will be currently enrolled as a student and registered for at least 12 credits in an accredited bachelor’s degree program in Visual Graphics, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design or related program.
• The preferred candidate will be in their sophomore or junior year of school.
• Only strong academic performers in undergraduate coursework will be considered.
• Must maintain an acceptable GPA.
• Unofficial transcripts or web transcripts must be submitted with application to be considered for this position.

Other Requirements: 

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Self-motivation.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Microsoft office experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment. 
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. 
• Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position. 

Daktronics is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or citizenship status. If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.