Senior Motion Designer
About The Position
Fanatics Collectibles operates at the intersection of collectibles and technology. Backed by world-class investors, sports properties, and operators, we are leveraging Fanatics’ global digital sports platform—spanning 900+ partnerships and more than 81 million reachable fans—to reimagine the collectibles industry for the 21st century. The Topps Company, Inc., headquartered in New York, NY, is a leading creator and marketer of sports, entertainment, and recreational products. Our portfolio spans trading cards across major sports and entertainment properties, along with memorabilia including jerseys, hats, balls, bats, and photos—fostering enduring connections between fans and their heroes. Topps Digital – Sports & Entertainment is seeking a Senior Motion Designer to help grow our digital collectible mobile apps. In this role, you will lead the development, visualization, and execution of high-impact animated trading cards—from ideation through in-app release. You will partner closely with Designers, Content Producers, Product Managers, and Community Managers to elevate the visual and motion identity of our collectibles and drive engagement across Topps Sports & Entertainment apps. With a deep passion for sports and entertainment—and a strong understanding of fandom and collector psychology—you know what makes a trading card feel desirable, rare, and exciting in a digital-first ecosystem. You are a motion-driven storyteller who stays current with evolving trends and aesthetics in sports and entertainment culture. You understand how animation enhances perceived value, rarity, and collectibility within a trading card framework. In this role, you will:
Requirements
- 5–8+ years of motion design experience in sports, entertainment, gaming, or mobile app environments
- Advanced expertise in After Effects required; strong proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator required
- Experience designing scalable animation systems for template-based production
- Strong understanding of motion theory and premium digital aesthetics
- Experience optimizing motion assets for mobile environments
- Ability to deliver high-quality animated content under tight deadlines
Nice To Haves
- Experience mentoring designers preferred
- Experience with 3D tools (Cinema 4D, Blender, etc.) a plus
- Passion for collectibles and trading cards
Responsibilities
- Lead ideation for animated digital trading cards that enhance collector excitement and perceived value
- Manage motion design projects from concept through release in partnership with Design and Operations teams
- Design and build modular animated templates to support scalable production across large checklists
- Own high-visibility, premium-tier collectibles while maintaining strong brand integrity
- Explore and prototype emerging digital collectible formats, including 3D where applicable
- Define and document best practices for animated collectible production workflows
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless implementation within app environments
- Maintain and elevate the motion identity across each app and IP
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
