Seasonal Graphics Designer/Animator

The National Football League; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 94,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Football League is seeking a creative Graphics Designer with strong 2D and 3D animation skills to develop logos, style frames, and lighting for television broadcasts. You will work under the Art Director to achieve the Creative Director's look while meeting show editors' needs.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in broadcast graphics, proficiency in Cinema 4D, After Effects, and Photoshop, and good knowledge of typography and the Microsoft Office suite.

Qualifications

• College graduate or comparable experience in broadcast television.
• 3–5 years of experience working in broadcast graphics production.
• Knowledge and understanding of Typography and 2D & 3D design is essential.
• Proficient knowledge of Cinema 4D, After Effects, and Photoshop.
• Working knowledge of Excel, File Maker Pro, Outlook & Word.
• Ability to work nights, holidays and weekends as required during certain times of the year.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging time-based visuals that complement the NFL brand.
• Generate designs that comply with the needs and demands of the various shows.
• Update existing projects and develop new projects by designing & animating concepts, logos, style frames, and lighting, texturing, modeling design iterations & versioning.
• Perform the duties of designing both 2D and 3D images.
• Work under leadership of Art Director to obtain the desired look/effect of the Creative Director while meeting the editorial needs of show Producers.

Skills

Typography

2D design

3D design

Broadcast graphics production

Excel

FileMaker Pro

Outlook

Word

2D/3D design knowledge

Education

Broadcast television degree

Tools

Cinema 4D

After Effects

Photoshop

Job description

• This role is responsible for developing concepts, designing, and animating logos and style frames, and creating 2D and/or 3D content for television broadcast. Ideal candidate will be capable of taking initiative, following department processes and procedures, and should have a keen eye and remarkable sense of confidence when it comes to design and animation.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging time-based visuals that complement the NFL brand.
• Generate designs that comply with the needs and demands of the various shows.
• Update existing projects and develop new projects by designing & animating concepts, logos, style frames, and lighting, texturing, modeling design iterations & versioning.
• Perform the duties of designing both 2D and 3D images.
• Work under leadership of Art Director to obtain the desired look/effect of the Creative Director while meeting the editorial needs of show Producers.

Required Qualifications

• College Graduate or comparable experience in broadcast television.
• 3-5 years of experience working in broadcast graphics production.
• Knowledge and understanding of Typography and 2D & 3D design is essential.
• Proficient knowledge of Cinema 4D, After Effects, and Photoshop.
• Working knowledge of Excel, File Maker Pro, Outlook & Word.
• Ability to work nights, holidays and weekends as required during certain times of the year.

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

• Possess a strong sense of creativity and imagination.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be a great collaborator with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be flexible and deadline driven with the ability to multitask and work effectively under changing priorities, heavy deadlines, and daily time constraints.
• Must possess strong attention to detail and be able to confidently deliver graphics with complete accuracy.
• Capable of working within the guidelines of an existing graphics package to maintain consistency and quality.
• Must adhere to existing workflow and file structure.

Physical Demands

• None

Travel

• None

Salary / Pay Range

• This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week. Indicate whether or not the role will require overtime (time worked in excess of 40 hours) and/or weekends

$50 - $50 USD

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

At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.

NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.

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 WE ARE:

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• Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
• Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
• Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
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• Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact

WHO YOU ARE:

Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees:

• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude
• Embracegrit,free from ego orentitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than justambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset

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