Part-Time Media Design Group Designer/Animator

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits offerings are —

Job summary

The NFL Media Design Group is seeking a Designer/Animator to craft high-quality motion graphics and visual storytelling assets for NFL shows, live events and digital platforms. You will develop concepts, execute designs and deliver polished animations in a fast-paced environment.

Onsite at NFL offices or stadiums, this part-time role requires collaboration with Art Directors and Creative Producers, with a focus on scalable templates and timely delivery across projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in design, motion graphics or animation.
• Expert-level After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Experience with Figma and UI/UX design.
• Knowledge of Cinema 4D.
• Strong storytelling and production workflow knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise, design and animate high-production-value graphics for NFL Media projects.
• Create original visual concepts and translate them into motion design solutions.
• Collaborate closely with Art Directors for alignment and execution excellence.
• Develop scalable animation systems and templates shared across teams and vendors.
• Maintain organised project files and adhere to workflows and production standards.
• Partner with Creative Producers to establish timelines and manage design, revision and delivery schedules.
• Balance multiple assignments while maintaining quality and deadlines.
• Leverage existing toolkits and assets for efficient project delivery.

Skills

Motion graphics

Graphic design

Storytelling

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Photoshop

Illustrator

Cinema 4D

Figma

Job description

About the Role

The NFL Media Design Group is seeking a Designer/Animator to create high-quality graphics, motion design and visual storytelling assets for shows, live events, special programming and emerging platforms. The role combines concept development, design execution and animation, and requires creativity, technical expertise and strong attention to detail. Working closely with Art Directors and Creative Producers, the Designer/Animator will develop original concepts, iterate on creative solutions and deliver polished motion graphics that meet high production standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualise, design and animate high-production-value graphics for a variety of NFL Media projects.
• Create original visual concepts and translate them into compelling motion design solutions.
• Collaborate closely with Art Directors to ensure creative alignment and execution excellence.
• Develop scalable, repeatable animation systems and templates that can be shared across internal teams, editors and external vendors.
• Maintain organised project files and adhere to established workflows and production standards.
• Partner with Creative Producers to establish realistic timelines and manage design, revision and delivery schedules.
• Balance multiple assignments while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• Execute projects efficiently, including those with accelerated turnaround times, by leveraging existing toolkits, templates and custom assets.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in design, motion graphics or animation.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe After Effects (including Scripting and Mogrts), Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Experience using Figma and UI/UX design.
• Knowledge of Cinema 4D (C4D).
• Ability to develop custom designs and animations from original concepts, style guides, existing graphic packages and creative references.
• Strong understanding of motion design principles, visual storytelling and production workflows.
• Ability to follow established file naming conventions, organisational standards and production processes.
• Proactive, detail oriented, organised and accountable, with the ability to perform in a highly collaborative setting.
• Confidence in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility when faced with new information, needs or challenges.
• Ability to ask questions and communicate with art directors and creative producers when uncertain about a current assignment or when ready for the next one.
• Willingness to invest in understanding the business of the NFL to better support and enhance how the League serves its clubs and engages its fans.
• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude.
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement.
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence.

Workplace

• Onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location is required; remote and hybrid working options are not offered.
• No relocation assistance will be provided.
• Part-time position, up to 29 hours per week.
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, as production schedules require.

Salary

• $37—$80 USD

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive benefits offerings are available.

About the Company

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects its fan base and provides an environment of mutual respect with equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. Its core values include respect, integrity, team responsibility and resiliency, and its leadership attributes are building talent, executing with precision, inspiring others, living its values, knowing the business and thinking big.