Motion Designer

Key Responsibilities

• 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 promos
• Translate 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 content
• Collaborate 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 delivery
• Manage multiple concurrent projects across leagues/teams with fast turnarounds tied to game schedules, playoffs, and real-time sports moments
• Ensure all deliverables comply with DAZN guidelines league, team, and player-likeness usage guidelines and brand standards
• Optimize 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 culture
• Support pitch/pre-sale decks with polished motion mockups when needed
• Utilise current automation systems and appropriate AI adoption, to ensure efficient and effective delivery of your work.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 3–5 years — of professional motion design experience, ideally with sports, entertainment, or lifestyle brand work
• Strong 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 plus
• Early adopter of Ai tools and workflows to increase creative options
• Solid skills in Premiere Pro and the broader Adobe Creative Suite
• Understanding of typography, kinetic type, and brand-consistent animation systems
• Experience working with sports footage, stat overlays, and broadcast-style graphics
• Ability 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 view
• Strong organizational skills and file management habits (version control, naming conventions, asset libraries)

Benefits