National Football League is hiring: Media Design Group Designer / Animator Ingle

Overview

The Media Design Group is seeking junior and mid-level designer-animators to design and animate graphics and other design-based assets supporting shows, events, special programming or emerging platforms. This work involves creating unique designs and animations and iterating on existing style guides and toolkits, under the direction of an Art Director and Creative Producer.

Responsibilities

• Design and animate content for the groups serviced by the Media Design Group.
• Meet deadlines that can be short (including same-day) by leveraging existing toolkits or assets, with guidance from the project’s art director and creative producer.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working in the design-animation field.
  • 0-3 years of experience is commonly aligned with a Jr. DAN placement, weighed with portfolio.
  • 3+ years of experience is commonly aligned with a Mid. DAN placement, weighed with portfolio.
• Proficient to expert knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Working knowledge of C4D (preferably Octane render engine) is preferred. Proficiency may be required depending on the job placement.
• For certain placements, proficiency in AE scripting, Figma and/or UI/UX may be preferred.
• Ability to develop custom designs and animations derived from style guides, existing graphics packages, and references provided by art directors.
• Ability to adhere to file naming conventions and shared organizational guidelines.
• Able to accommodate non-standard work hours, holidays and weekends as needed.

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

• Proactive, detail-oriented, organized, and accountable, with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Confident in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible when faced with new information, needs or challenges.
• Ability to ask questions and communicate with art directors and creative producers when unsure about an assignment.
• Willingness to understand the business of the NFL to better support and engage fans.

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• Up to a 7-month employment period, 40 hours per week.
  • 7-month employment is not guaranteed and may be impacted by business needs.
  • End date will be communicated with as much notice as possible.
• Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, early mornings and late nights.
• Limited overtime is possible.

Salary / Pay Range

$37 - $65 USD

In-person presence at NFL offices or stadiums is required; remote and/or hybrid options are not offered. No relocation assistance is provided.

Equal Opportunity and Workplace

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable laws.

WHO WE ARE and NFL Core Values: Respect, Integrity, Team Responsibility, Resiliency, Build Talent, Execute, Inspire, Live Our Values, Know the Business, Think Big.

WHO YOU ARE: Talent Attributes include a proactive can-do attitude, grit without ego, relationship-building and willingness to learn, with strong work ethic and agile mindset.