2024 Motion Designer - Professional Fighters League

Location: New York CIty, Hybrid 2-3x days in office

Professional Fighters League (PFL) is the fastest growing and most innovative sports league. PFL is the #2 MMA company worldwide and the only one with the sports-season format where individual fighters compete in Regular Season, Playoffs, and Championship.

About the Role

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is seeking an experienced Motion Designer to join our creative team. As a Motion Designer, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and executing high-quality motion graphics and animations for various digital platforms and live events. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in the sports industry, a strong portfolio showcasing their motion design skills, and a passion for combat sports.

Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with the creative team to develop innovative and engaging motion graphics for promotional content, social media, broadcast, and live events.

2. Create visually stunning animations that enhance the PFL brand and resonate with our target audience.

3. Design motion graphics packages for Marketing promotional and brand elements including lower thirds, bumpers, transitions, and on-screen graphics.

4. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in motion design, animation, and visual effects.

5. Work closely with producers, directors, and editors to integrate motion graphics seamlessly into video content.

6. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, from concept to completion, while meeting tight deadlines.

7. Maintain brand consistency across all motion graphics assets and ensure they align with the PFL brand guidelines.

8. Collaborate with other departments to fulfill design requests and support various initiatives within the organization.

9. Assist in the creation of motion graphics templates and style guides for internal and external use.

10. Ability to work on multiple projects at a time and maintain exceptional attention to detail and quality control.

11. Should be a proactive self-starter with the ability to take and follow direction.

12. Green screen key removal, rotoscoping, video/photo retouching and Boris FX Mocha Pro tracking knowledge is a plus.

13. Candidate must be available & willing to work evening shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Motion Design, Animation, or related field.

2. 3-5 years of professional experience as a Motion Designer, preferably in the sports industry.

3. Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.

4. Strong understanding of motion design principles, typography, color theory, and composition.

5. Excellent creative and technical skills with a keen eye for detail.

6. Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team environment.

7. Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

8. Knowledge of 3D software (such as Cinema 4D or Maya) is a plus.

9. Experience working in a fast-paced environment, particularly with live events and tight deadlines.

10. Passion for combat sports and familiarity with the MMA landscape is preferred.

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