Seasonal Graphics Designer/Animator

National Football League (NFL); Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 50,971 - 110,208; Full time

Job summary

National Football League (NFL) is seeking a Designer/Animator to design and animate graphics and assets for shows, events and platforms, under the direction of the Art Director and Creative Producer.

You will create unique designs, iterate on style guides, and support NFL Creative LA with on-brand visuals, partnering closely with a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working in the design-animation field.
• Proficient knowledge of After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Working knowledge of C4D (preferably Octane render engine).
• Ability to develop custom designs and animations from style guides and references.

Responsibilities

• Design and animate content for NFL Creative LA groups.
• Meet deadlines, including same-day turnaround, with guidance from art directors.
• Design show key art for partners using existing style guides and evergreen assets.
• Resize existing assets to fit partner guidelines.

Skills

Design & animation

Deadline driven

Collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Cinema 4D

Job description

The Media Design Group is seeking a Designer/Animator to design and animate graphics and other design‑based assets supporting shows, events, special programming or emerging platforms. This work involves a combination of creating unique designs and animations and iterating and expanding on existing style guides and toolkits, under the direction of a team of an Art Director and Creative Producer.

Responsibilities

• Design and animate content for the various groups serviced by NFL Creative LA.
• Be able to work with deadlines that can be as short as same‑day, leveraging existing toolkits or unique assets, with the guidance of the project’s art director and creative producer, to deliver on time.
• Design show key art for partners using existing style guides as well as creating evergreen assets.
• Resize existing assets to fit partner guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working in the design‑animation field.
• Proficient knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Working knowledge of C4D (preferably Octane render engine); proficiency may be required, based on the job placement.
• Ability to develop custom designs and animations that derive from style guides, existing graphics packages and/or references provided by art directors.
• Ability to adhere to communicated file naming conventions and shared organizational guidelines.

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

• Proactive, detail oriented, organized, 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.

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• Up to 7‑month employment period, 40 hours/week expected.
• Able to accommodate non‑standard work hours, holidays and weekends as needed.

Salary / Pay Range

Salary $37—$80 USD.

Benefits Information

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS.

On‑site presence at an NFL office or stadium location is required; remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.

NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Who You Are

• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can‑do attitude
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset