Motion Graphics Intern

Job Details

Position: Intern, Motion Graphics
Department: Motion/Brand
Reporting To: Sr. Manager, Motion Graphics
Timeline: June to September

We are building a championship organization that serves our fans, community and business partners through world class sports and entertainment. We believe that Winning Matters, our Fans come first, with risk comes reward, great teams can achieve unimaginable results, honoring the Pacific Northwest is our duty and driving the business is our responsibility. Since the team was awarded in 2018 through to our first puck drop in 2021, the Kraken brand has become one of the most recognized and beloved in the NHL.

Playing at Climate Pledge Arena, the most sustainable arena in the world, we want to provide a memorable experience every night and make fans for life. Our joint foundation, One Roof Foundation aims to advance equity and sustainability by increasing opportunities to thrive for our most vulnerable young people and communities. Kraken Community Iceplex serves not only as the official practice facility for the team, but also as a thriving 3‑sheet community facility providing skating and hockey programming for all.

To inspire a passion for learning and empower future leaders in a safe environment where they are valued for their individuality and diverse capabilities.

The Seattle Kraken aspire to write a new playbook in sports and entertainment that includes everyone. In alignment with this vision, if you don’t meet every job requirement listed—or if you haven’t played ice hockey before or are still learning about the sport—we still encourage you to apply. We understand you may bring other relevant experiences and expertise to help us become the highest performance organization we can be.

One of our core values is ‘Make Us Better’ and we recognize diversity, equity and inclusion as a critical business strategy. If you’d like to request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing:

The Seattle Kraken Motion Graphics Intern will collaborate with the Brand and Production teams to create and refresh animated content for the upcoming season. This includes videos used in the arena for game presentation, social media content, and TV broadcast graphics. In this role, you will work with Game Presentation, Marketing, and Broadcast teams to ensure all videos and content meet their needs while maintaining Kraken brand standards.

This role is primarily based at our Northgate offices, with occasional work at Climate Pledge Arena in downtown Seattle for testing and implementation. The ideal candidate is adaptable, highly organized, creatively driven, and loves how things move. Project organization is critical so revisions can be handled smoothly and the team can communicate clearly and efficiently.

• Create, organize, and maintain motion graphics Project Files.
• Assist in developing new animated content for in‑arena, TV broadcast, and digital platforms.
• Update and refresh existing animations to align with evolving brand needs.
• Participate in creative reviews and execute revisions efficiently.
• Communicate project timelines, status updates, and technical needs clearly across teams.
• Test content at Climate Pledge Arena and assist with implementation adjustments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• How to animate in the Kraken Brand standards.
• How to work with multiple teams in a sports organization environment.
• How to animate different outlets effectively. The arena atrium, ribbons, and social posts each have unique content, layout, and timing requirements.
• How to work with other motion designers and work on project files from different starting points.
• Techniques to animate efficiency and effectively.
• How to time manage different requests in a fast‑paced environment.

• Working level experience with Adobe After Effects, and Photoshop.
• Some experience with a 3D application, Maxon Cinema4D preferred.
• Comfortable working on both Mac and PC systems.
• Strong verbal and…