Seasonal Graphics Designer/Animator
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.
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.
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.
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- Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
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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