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