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The Motion Design Intern position is a full-time role within our Lifecycle Marketing Design Team, working Monday-Friday during standard business hours. This position offers hands-on experience in developing high-quality cinemagraphs and motion graphics content for Digital Out of Home, B2B Sizzle reels, and broadcast platforms. We seek a creative and technically skilled individual to work directly with our design team on various marketing initiatives. This role provides practical experience in professional motion design while contributing to real-world projects that reach a global audience.
This internship provides exposure to industry-standard workflows and creative processes. Successful candidates will build their portfolio while working on meaningful projects under experienced designers.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please include a portfolio link in resume.
Key job responsibilities
Create motion graphics content for multiple platforms
Support the team in prepping and adapting visual assets
Assist in developing high-quality cinemagraphs
Work with video content across various specifications
Collaborate on audio integration and sound design
Implement rendering optimization
Maintain organized project files and workflows
Participate in team creative reviews

Basic Qualifications

• Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 12 week internship minimum
• Currently enrolled in a relevant Master’s degree program (Motion Design, Digital Arts, or similar) with expected graduation conferral date between December 2026 and June 2028

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere Pro)
• Strong understanding of motion design principles and cinemagraphs
• Demonstrated ability to adapt files across different specifications and formats
• Strong portfolio showcasing motion and design skills
• Understanding of video codecs and rendering optimization
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Knowledge of Cinema 4D
• Experience with audio integration and sound design
• Understanding of broadcast standards
• Previous internship or project experience Familiarity with current motion design trends
  Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
  Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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  Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $58,968/year in our lowest geographic market up to $82,700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.