Motion Graphics Intern (Summer) 4693279007

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Employment Type: Intern

Location: New York

Work Site Type: On-site

Building A Brand Starts With Our Story

FIRST is a leading global brand experience agency serving clients in various industries, including financial services, technology, new & traditional media, aerospace, healthcare, and professional services. FIRST has received numerous accolades, including being listed among the 2025 Most Innovative Marketing Agencies of the Year by Chief Marketer, named Top Agency of the Year 2024 by Event Marketer, highlighted as a Global Agency of the Year, over 100 Employees by C&IT, and listed among the "200 Top Marketing Agencies" in 2024, 2023, & 2022 by Chief Marketer.

Learn more at www.firstagency.com

Location: Onsite in NY office (Hybrid)

What You Would Get To Do:

The FIRST New York office is looking for a Motion Graphics Intern to join our team. You will be reporting into the Senior Video Designer. You will be working alongside the Creative Studio Director, Video Producer, and larger Event & Experience team. We work globally and there will be requirements to work across regions. Our solutions come in many forms but can be grouped into the following categories:

Conferences, experiential event & product launches
Virtual events and video series
Brand experiences and event theme campaigns
Digital & multimedia campaigns

Your contributions

Assist the Senior Video Designer in the creation of motion graphics, animations, and video content for live and virtual events, social media campaigns, and digital media
Collaborate closely with the Creative Studio Director and Video Producer on motion graphic inspiration, music selection, and stock imagery sourcing
Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute fresh ideas for visual storytelling and animation techniques
Work with graphic designers to create and animate lower thirds, title cards, transitions, and other graphic elements
Support the internal marketing team by building from a creative brief, contributing to internal work and award-winning case studies
Assist with editing video footage and integrating motion graphics into video projects.
Maintain project files, asset libraries, and ensure proper organization of all creative materials
Work collaboratively with areas of the business, including both creative and technical production teams
Research potential AI use cases for video creation
Stay up-to-date with current design trends, animation techniques, and industry software
Take and apply feedback from creative leads to refine animations and graphics
Help prepare deliverables for internal reviews, client approvals, and final distribution
Bring enthusiasm, inspiration and fresh ideas to the team, and flexibility and adaptability while working with global teams across multiple time zones

What We Are Looking For

Please be aware that we know experience does not always look like we describe it. If you believe you would be an excellent fit for this role, please apply - we would love to see how you could fit at FIRST. Please contact recruiting@firstagency.com if you need an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Working towards a degree in Video Production, Post Production, Motion Graphic Design or a related field
Can work in Adobe Creative Cloud; After Effects a must
Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator knowledge a plus
Interest in emerging AI tools and technologies
Understanding / interest of post production workflow
Understanding / interest of video output specs; such as codecs, compression, frame rates, etc
Essential time management skills to ensure timely completion of design projects
Demonstrate initiative and ability to work both independently and in a team

United States Residents: The base pay for this position is $20 - 25/hour.

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FIRST is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. FIRST is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We stand firm: FIRST will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. If any candidate feels that they are unable to meet the requirements of the role, please get in touch to discuss adjustments or other suitable roles.

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