Arena Motion Graphics Artist — Seasonal, Part-Time

REQUIRED: Applicants must provide/include a digital demo reel or link to professional work to be considered for this role. Please note this role is a part-time, seasonal position that will end in April of 2027 Job Summary The Part Time Motion Graphics Designer will assist in the graphic animation and multi-media content production for VSG Productions, Lightning Vision Productions, and, internal and external Benchmark International Arena displays. This includes all Tampa Bay Lightning home games, official team productions, assorted Vinik Sports Group properties, and occasional third party requests for these services. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Creation, editing and production of Lightning Vision graphic animations as directed – either as fully inclusive features and or as elements to be incorporated by other editors/producers. Major focus is the design and creation of much of the animated content showcased on Lightning Vision center hung display, Daktronics system LED displays; external Digital Signage, Concourse Video Walls and multi-monitor displays; IPTV system, Projection Systems, Plaza Projector, and digital/streamed team-branded content and productions. Also design and animate graphics for VSG organizational business entities, as requested. Creatively collaborate with Sponsorship and Marketing on animation, messaging, graphic “look and feel” campaign consistency. Work with the video team to incorporate traditional video elements (videography, editing, etc.) into above work for production of features, commercials and other projects as required and time allows. Game/Event Responsibilities Game/Event Responsibilities: Yes Approximate number of events worked per year: Varies – no more than 40 games on average. Qualifications A digital demo reel or link to professional work examples is required College education, equivalent to a bachelor’s degree, plus a minimum of one (1) year training/schooling in motion graphics/animation creation Solid knowledge and a minimum of 2 years’ experience with the following software: Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro editing software Basic growth-oriented knowledge of 3-D software a plus (Cinema 4D, Maya, etc.) Basic previous admin experience; intermediate skills in Microsoft Office A growing knowledge of AI tools and programs Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain positive work relationships with co-workers, managers and executives Commitment to work scheduled event days, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed Commitment to work long-hour stretches – especially during periods of heavy pre-production and with short-turnaround projects Working Conditions Ability to work efficiently and effectively in office and arena environment that can be exciting, loud and distracting. This is an onsite role. Ability to lift/carry/move up to 25lbs. Ability to work prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Ability to lift/carry/move up to 25lbs. Ability to work in cold/hot indoors and outdoors temperatures. Ability to work in areas that can become crowded with equipment and/or people. Ability to move comfortably throughout the arena with minimal accommodations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Overview Vinik Sports Group (VSG) is an entity established by Jeff Vinik to manage the three-time Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning (2004, 2020, 2021) of the National Hockey League and hold the leasehold rights to Benchmark International Arena, the 19,092-seat downtown Tampa home in which the team plays its games. The venue opened in 1996 and became Benchmark International Arena in August 2025 when the global mergers and acquisitions firm, Benchmark International, partnered with Vinik and the Lightning. Since 2010, Vinik has led a complete brand and business transformation of the Lightning and the arena, featuring a mostly private renovation of the publicly owned facility. Doug Ostrover and Marc Lipschultz joined the expanded ownership group of Vinik Sports Group in 2024, alongside Arctos, which initially joined in 2021. In addition to owning the Lightning and managing Benchmark International Arena, Vinik Sports Group, through TBSE, manages the Yuengling Center on the campus at the University of South Florida. Website VinikSportsGroup.com #J-18808-Ljbffr Lightning Hockey, LP