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Triwill Group

$80/hr

The NFL Media Design Group is seeking a Designer/Animator to create high-quality graphics, motion ... salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it ...

DePaul

Adjunct Faculty in Animation

Chicago, IL · On-site

Adjunct Faculty in Animation Full-time Faculty Positions Full-time faculty positions will be posted ... The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not ...

Madison College

PT Instructor Pool - Animation

Madison, WI · On-site

$16.75 - $22/hr

Salary Information: Salary depends upon workload. Department: School of BAA_Applied Arts Madison ... To instruct adult students in Animation - Concept Development at the vocational, associate degree ...

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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for animator salary in in the United States is $39.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.88 and $63.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Animator Salary In vs Video Game Designer?

Job TitleAverage SalaryRequired CredentialsWork Environment
Animator$65,000Bachelor's in Animation or related fieldStudios, post-production houses, freelance
Video Game Designer$70,000Bachelor's in Game Design, Computer Science, or relatedGame studios, tech companies, freelance

While both roles often require similar credentials and work in creative environments, Video Game Designers typically earn slightly higher salaries due to their focus on game mechanics and story development. Animators primarily focus on creating visual content, whereas Video Game Designers develop gameplay concepts. Salary differences reflect the distinct skill sets and industry demands for each profession.

Is animator a high paying job?

Animator salaries vary depending on experience, location, and industry, but generally, they are considered to be moderate compared to other creative professions. Entry-level animators often earn lower wages, while experienced professionals with specialized skills in software like Maya or Adobe After Effects can earn higher salaries. Overall, animation can be a financially rewarding career for those with strong portfolios and technical expertise.
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Part-Time Media Design Group Designer/Animator

Inglewood, CA • On-site

The National Football League
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports and Event Promotion • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about The National Football Leagueexternal

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

The NFL Media Design Group is seeking a Designer/Animator to create high-quality graphics, motion design, and visual storytelling assets that support shows, live events, special programming, and emerging platforms. This role combines concept development, design execution, and animation, requiring creativity, technical expertise, and a strong attention to detail.

Working closely with Art Directors and Creative Producers, the Designer/Animator will develop original concepts, iterate on creative solutions, and deliver polished motion graphics that meet the highest production standards.

Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize, design, and animate high-production-value graphics for a variety of NFL Media projects.
  • Create original visual concepts and translate them into compelling motion design solutions.
  • Collaborate closely with Art Directors to ensure creative alignment and execution excellence.
  • Develop scalable, repeatable animation systems and templates that can be shared across internal teams, editors, and external vendors.
  • Maintain organized project files and adhere to established workflows and production standards.
  • Partner with Creative Producers to establish realistic timelines and manage design, revision, and delivery schedules.
  • Balance multiple assignments while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
  • Execute projects efficiently, including those with accelerated turnaround times, by leveraging existing toolkits, templates, and custom assets.

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of professional experience in design, motion graphics, or animation.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Adobe After Effects (including Scripting and Mogrts), Photoshop, and Illustrator.
  • Experience using Figma, UI/UX design
  • Knowledge of Cinema 4D (C4D)
  • Ability to develop custom designs and animations from original concepts, style guides, existing graphic packages, and creative references.
  • Strong understanding of motion design principles, visual storytelling, and production workflows.
  • Ability to follow established file naming conventions, organizational standards, and production processes.

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

  • Proactive, detail oriented, organized, and accountable, with the ability to perform in a highly collaborative setting. 
  • Confidence in a fast-paced environment 
  • Flexibility when faced with new information, needs or challenges 
  • Ability to ask questions and communicate with art directors and creative producers when uncertain a current assignment or when ready for the next one. 
  • Willingness to invest in understanding the business of the NFL to better support and enhance how the League serves our clubs and engages our fans.  

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

  • Part-time, up to 29 hours per week
  • Flexibility to work non-standard hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, as production schedules require.

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

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