Motion Designer

Motion DesignerDAZN is looking for a talented and energetic and creative Mid-Weight Motion Designer to join our creative team and bring US sports content to life through engaging motion graphics, animation and video. You'll create dynamic, social-first content across NBA, NHL, MLB and other major US sports, turning games, players, statistics, news, highlights and cultural moments into compelling visual stories. This is a hands-on role for a designer who understands how motion can capture attention quickly, particularly on social platforms, and who enjoys working in a fast-paced, sports-focused environment. Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000What You'll Be Doing:Design and animate marketing campaign assets for NBA, MLB, and NHL, including master marketing video assets, social cutdowns, hype reels, digital ads, OOH/stadium content, and broadcast-adjacent promosTranslate static designs and DAZN Brand guidelines into dynamic motion systems (title cards, lower thirds, stat graphics, animated logos/badges)Work from raw footage, league-supplied assets, and photography to build sizzle reels and highlight-driven contentCollaborate closely with other members of the US creative - Editors, and Copywriters – as well as the Global Creative leadership (Balboa Global) to develop concepts from brief to final deliveryManage multiple concurrent projects across leagues/teams with fast turnarounds tied to game schedules, playoffs, and real-time sports momentsEnsure all deliverables comply with DAZN guidelines league, team, and player-likeness usage guidelines and brand standardsOptimize and format assets across platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, stadium jumbotron, CTV, etc.)Stay current on motion design trends within sports, entertainment, and streetwear-adjacent cultureSupport pitch/pre-sale decks with polished motion mockups when neededUtilise current automation systems and appropriate AI adoption, to ensure efficient and effective delivery of your work.What You'll Bring:3–5 years — of professional motion design experience, ideally with sports, entertainment, or lifestyle brand workStrong reel demonstrating sports or high-energy campaign work (NBA, MLB, NHL, or similar leagues/sports brands strongly preferred)Expert proficiency in After Effects — (required); working knowledge of Cinema 4D or similar 3D tools a plusEarly adopter of Ai tools and workflows to increase creative optionsSolid skills in Premiere Pro and the broader Adobe Creative SuiteUnderstanding of typography, kinetic type, and brand-consistent animation systemsExperience working with sports footage, stat overlays, and broadcast-style graphicsAbility to juggle multiple fast-turnaround projects tied to live sports calendars (game days, playoffs, trade deadlines, etc.)Comfort taking direction from Art Directors while also bringing your own creative point of viewStrong organizational skills and file management habits (version control, naming conventions, asset libraries)BenefitsBenefits include access to DAZN, up to 15 days of paid time off, health benefits (including dental & eye care), a sick time package, parental leave offering, voluntary benefits (such as basic life term, personal accident and short and long-term disability covering) and a 401(k) retirement plan. You'll also find a family friendly community and learning and development resources.About DAZNAt DAZN, we bring ambition to life. We are innovators, game-changers and pioneers. So, if you want to push boundaries and make an impact, DAZN is the place to be. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make your mark and the power to make change happen. We're doing things no-one has done before, giving fans and customers access to sport anytime, anywhere. We're using world-class technology to transform sports and revolutionise the industry and we're not going to stop.DAZN VALUES – THE 'HOW' IN WHAT WE DO:Agility and creativity fuel growth and innovation, to Make It Happen. Prioritising what matters drives progress and positive outcomes, Focusing On Impact. Collective ambition builds optimism and success, in order to Win As One. At DAZN, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values equality and diversity, where everyone can contribute and have their voices heard. If you'd like to include a cover letter with your application, please feel free to. Please do not feel you need to apply with a photo or disclose any other information that is not related to your professional experience. Our aim is to make our hiring processes as accessible for everyone as possible, including providing adjustments for interviews where we can. We look forward to hearing from you. Apply NowNot quite right? Register your interest to be notified of any roles that come along that meet your criteria.Register your interest