Graphic Designer and Animator
NFL
Inglewood, CAThis is a Full Time Job
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 Adobe After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• A 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.
WHO YOU ARE:
Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees:
• 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
Salary/Benefits
$37.00 - $80.00 /hour USD
The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range.
Additional Information
The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our diverse fan base, fostering mutual respect and equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. In-person work at our offices is a top priority, as it enhances collaboration and strengthens connections, with no remote or hybrid options available. The NFL's core values emphasize respect, integrity, team responsibility, and resiliency, while leadership attributes focus on talent development, execution, inspiration, adherence to values, industry knowledge, and innovative thinking. The Media Design Group, part of NFL Creative LA, supports shows, events, special programming, and emerging platforms, contributing to the organization's mission of excellence in the sports industry.
