Motion Graphics Designer

DHRM•Richmond, VA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Virginia Lottery is seeking a Motion Graphics Designer to join its Marketing Department. The role brings the Virginia Lottery brand to life by transforming static concepts into engaging visual experiences using animation, audio, and visual effects. Working from creative briefs, the designer creates design, animation, and video production deliverables in line with established brand guidelines and lottery advertising standards, with creativity and close attention to detail. The designer manages multiple projects and deadlines and collaborates with staff designers, copywriters, and editors/producers to deliver cohesive, high-quality creative across consumer platforms and lottery consumer equipment. The position requires proficiency with industry-standard design and motion tools, including Adobe applications, as well as 3D modeling applications. It also involves creating HTML5 digital advertising assets. The role requires in-office work three days per week, including Tuesday and Wednesday.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, Animation, Visual Communications, or a related field; comparable training and experience may be substituted.
A minimum of 2–4 years of professional experience in motion graphics, animation, or digital design in a corporate, agency, or production environment.
Effective communication and organizational skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of motion graphics principles, animation techniques, and visual storytelling.
Expertise in Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, and 3D modeling applications; ability to learn and adopt emerging technologies.
Knowledge of HTML5 advertising standards and experience developing HTML5 digital assets using Google Web Designer or comparable industry-standard software.
Strong understanding of brand guidelines and advertising standards and the ability to produce accurate, on-brand creative across multiple platforms.
Ability to manage simultaneous assignments, meet deadlines, and deliver precise, high-quality work.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, communicate ideas clearly, and adapt to feedback in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
The selected candidate must complete a background investigation.
Applicants should include an updated portfolio link in their resume.

Nice To Haves

Experience in advertising or marketing environments.
Familiarity with lottery products, promotions, or compliance-driven advertising standards.
Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop.
Experience with Cinema 4D or Blender.

Responsibilities

Create design, animation, and video production projects based on creative briefs.
Use animation, audio, and visual effects to turn static concepts into engaging visual experiences.
Produce accurate, high-quality creative assets that follow brand guidelines, advertising standards, and project objectives across multiple platforms.
Manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and maintain precision and attention to detail.
Collaborate with staff designers, copywriters, editors, and producers, incorporating feedback and contributing to a positive, solution-oriented creative environment.
Develop HTML5 digital assets using Google Web Designer or comparable industry-standard software.