Motion Graphics Designer

ABOUT THE ROLE
Mixon Digital is looking for a

Motion Graphics Designer

who lives at the intersection of broadcast design and real‑time graphics systems. This is a hands‑on production role with a get‑to‑air urgency mindset — you will design, animate, storyboard, and deliver graphics that run live during pro sports broadcasts and in‑arena events across pro sports teams and leagues in the US and worldwide. You bring both the creative eye and the technical fluency to produce compelling visual work inside a live production environment, and you thrive when the pressure is on.

What You’ll Do
Design, Animation & Concepting

Design and animate broadcast-quality graphics packages — lower thirds, full‑screen stats, scorebugs, stingers, transitions, opens, and sponsored features

Develop concepts and storyboards from creative brief through style frames, animation, and final delivery

Build motion graphics that communicate real‑time sports data clearly and compellingly, from pre‑game to final buzzer

Adapt and optimize motion assets across multiple display formats — broadcast, in‑arena videoboards, LED ribbons, ribbon boards, and other display surfaces

Work within established brand systems across multiple client properties, maintaining visual consistency while bringing fresh creative thinking to every project

Execute and adapt designs originated by other creatives — bringing client‑supplied concepts, style guides, and existing packages to life with the same care and precision as original work

Deliver production‑ready assets that are clean, consistent, and built to spec

CG Systems & Real‑Time Workflow

Build and maintain graphics templates inside a broadcast real‑time graphics engine

Work within a data‑driven graphics system to connect live sports data to on‑air templates

Troubleshoot render and output issues in a live production environment — fast and without drama

Collaborate with technical staff to ensure graphics perform flawlessly in live deployment

Collaboration & Process

Take briefs from clients (via Operations) and translate them into production‑ready creative

Work within defined project timelines and deliver on schedule, every time

Participate in creative reviews, iterate efficiently based on feedback, and know when something is done

Manage project files and assets in accordance with department standards

Share knowledge with junior team members and contribute to a high‑output team culture

What We’re Looking For
Required Experience & Skills

3+ years of motion graphics experience in a broadcast, sports production, or live events environment

Hands‑on experience with a broadcast real‑time graphics engine — familiarity with industry‑standard CG platforms is essential

Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator; working knowledge of Premiere Pro

Strong command of typography, color theory, motion theory, and visual composition — these are non‑negotiable in a broadcast environment

Experience building template‑based graphics systems — not just one‑off animations

Ability to adapt assets across multiple display formats and aspect ratios (broadcast, videoboard, LED, ribbon board)

Concept and storyboard skills — able to develop an idea from brief to style frame before animation begins

Ability to work under deadline pressure in a fast‑paced, live production environment

Portfolio demonstrating broadcast graphics work — lower thirds, data‑driven stats, live sports graphics preferred

Nice to Have

Cinema 4D or Blender for 3D element creation; Redshift for rendering

Experience with live data integration workflows in a broadcast graphics environment

Experience supporting live sports events (arena, studio, or remote production)

Unreal Engine or game engine background

AI‑assisted design and animation tools

Sports fan with genuine enthusiasm for and knowledge of professional sports

Who You Are

You bring a get‑to‑air mentality — you know how to move fast without cutting corners

You take ownership of your work queue and don’t wait to be told what to do next

You receive feedback constructively and iterate without ego — the work is what matters

You’re curious about the craft: you follow design trends, watch what other teams are producing, and hold your own work to a high standard

You’re comfortable working nights, weekends, and event days when the production calendar demands it — live sports doesn’t run 9 to 5

You’re a self‑starter who can manage multiple projects simultaneously without losing detail or quality

WHY MIXON DIGITAL
Most motion graphics roles put you inside one team’s world. At Mixon, your work runs across pro sports teams and leagues in the US and worldwide — simultaneously.

What We Offer

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Health coverage and benefits package

Hybrid work model (Atlanta‑based)

Direct access to major pro sports productions & broadcasts

A fast‑moving team that takes craft seriously

Opportunity for international travel

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