Part-Time Motion Graphics Designer/Animator

Socket.dev; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

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. This role combines concept development, design execution, and animation, requiring creativity, technical expertise, and a strong attention to detail.

Working closely with Art Directors and Creative Producers, the Designer/Animator will develop original concepts, iterate on creative solutions, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in design, motion graphics, or animation.
• Expert-level proficiency in After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Experience using Figma and UI/UX design.
• Knowledge of Cinema 4D (C4D).
• Ability to develop custom designs from original concepts and style guides.
• Strong understanding of motion design, storytelling, and production workflows.
• Ability to follow established file naming conventions and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, 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 organized 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.

Tools

Cinema 4D

Job description

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. This role combines concept development, design execution, and animation, requiring creativity, technical expertise, and a strong attention to detail.

Working closely with Art Directors and Creative Producers, the Designer/Animator will develop original concepts, iterate on creative solutions, and