Assistant Director of Motion Graphics - Creative Services

Florida Gators • Gainesville, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• Proficient with Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro
• Strong understanding of animation principals, typography, composition, color, pacing, and visual storytelling
• Strong understanding of sports terminology, statistics, teams, leagues, and sports storytelling
• Strong administrative, interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and customer service skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
• Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Able to multitask effectively in a deadline-driven athletics environment
• Able to take creative direction and incorporate feedback quickly
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of listed requirement.

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative direction, design, and production of high-impact motion graphics and animated video board content.
• Oversee the motion graphics team (volunteers).
• Ensure all visual content aligns with brand standards.
• Deliver engaging experiences across video boards and digital platforms.
• Create polished 2D motion graphics and animations.
• Work a non-standard work week which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays, and overnight travel.
• Engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds.

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
• Possible relocation assistance
• Competitive compensation package commensurate with candidate’s previous experience and qualifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level