Part-Time Media Design Group Designer/Animator

The NFL Media Design Group is seeking a Designer/Animator to create high-quality graphics, motion design, and visual storytelling assets that support shows, live events, special programming, and emerging platforms. This role combines concept development, design execution, and animation, requiring creativity, technical expertise, and a strong attention to detail. Working closely with Art Directors and Creative Producers, the Designer/Animator will develop original concepts, iterate on creative solutions, and deliver polished motion graphics that meet the highest production standards. Responsibilities Conceptualize, design, and animate high-production-value graphics for a variety of NFL Media projects. Create original visual concepts and translate them into compelling motion design solutions. Collaborate closely with Art Directors to ensure creative alignment and execution excellence. Develop scalable, repeatable animation systems and templates that can be shared across internal teams, editors, and external vendors. Maintain organized project files and adhere to established workflows and production standards. Partner with Creative Producers to establish realistic timelines and manage design, revision, and delivery schedules. Balance multiple assignments while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines. Execute projects efficiently, including those with accelerated turnaround times, by leveraging existing toolkits, templates, and custom assets. Required Qualifications 3+ years of professional experience in design, motion graphics, or animation. Expert-level proficiency in Adobe After Effects (including Scripting and Mogrts), Photoshop, and Illustrator. Experience using Figma, UI/UX design Knowledge of Cinema 4D (C4D) Ability to develop custom designs and animations from original concepts, style guides, existing graphic packages, and creative references. Strong understanding of motion design principles, visual storytelling, and production workflows. Ability to follow established file naming conventions, organizational standards, and production processes. 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 a current assignment or when ready for the next one. Willingness to invest in understanding the business of the NFL to better support and enhance how the League serves our clubs and engages our fans. Terms / Expected Hours of Work Part-time, up to 29 hours per week Flexibility to work non-standard hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, as production schedules require. Salary / Pay Range This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that