Assistant Director of Motion Graphics - Creative Services

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is searching for an Assistant Director to lead the creative direction, design, and production of high-impact motion graphics and animated video board content. This position oversees the motion graphics team (volunteers) and ensures all visual content aligns with brand standards while delivering engaging experiences across video boards and digital platforms.

This position requires the incumbent to be proficient with Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop; have working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro; have a strong understanding of animation principals, typography, composition, color, pacing, and visual storytelling; be able to create polished 2D motion graphics and animations; have a strong understanding of sports terminology, statistics, teams, leagues, and sports storytelling; have strong administrative, interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and customer service skills; be organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated; work independently and as part of a collaborative team; multitask effectively in a deadline-driven athletics environment; be able to take creative direction and incorporate feedback quickly; engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds; and work a non-standard work week which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays, and overnight travel.

This posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is chosen.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate area of specialization*
• Two years of work experience in motion graphics, broadcast design, sports media, or a related field*
• Experience creating graphics for digital, social, video, or broadcast environments
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Portfolio or demo reel demonstrating professional-level skills
• Experience designing graphics for live sports broadcasts
• Experience creating broadcast/videoboard packages (lower thirds, score bugs, player IDs, full-screen graphics, statistical graphics, rankings and standings, matchup graphics, transitions, shower openers, promos and bumpers, etc)
• Experience with Cinema 4D, Blendr, or other 3D software
• Experience creating 3D sports graphics, environments, logos, and animations
• Advanced After Effects skills (expressions, compositing, tracking, masking, and procedural animation)
• Familiarity with AI-assisted design, animation, and creative-production tools

*An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of listed requirement.

BENEFITS:

Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, life, LTD, AD&D, pension plan (upon eligibility), tuition assistance, athletic event tickets, employee events and recognition programs as well as possible relocation assistance. Competitive compensation package commensurate with candidate’s previous experience and qualifications. You can view our full benefits guide on the official job posting by clicking here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date, but no offer of employment will be extended until after the position closes. Once an official offer is extended and accepted, the candidate will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and will be contingent on satisfactory background screening results. The candidate will also be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. The University Athletic Association, Inc. is an at-will employer, a separate company from the University of Florida and not a state employer.

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