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Team Lead, LED Screen Motion Graphics Designer

Job Description

Who is CoStar Group?

At CoStar Group, you'll be part of a collaborative, high-performing creative team producing world-class marketing, event, and experiential content for global audiences. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the design and execution of motion graphics for large-scale LED environments, helping shape immersive visual experiences across our offices and events worldwide.

About the Role:

CoStar Group is seeking a talented Team Lead, LED Screen Motion Graphics Designer to guide the creative vision and execution of content for large-scale LED installations across our global office spaces. This hybrid role combines hands-on motion design with team leadership, overseeing concept development, design, and animation of immersive visual experiences that enhance our corporate buildings.

The ideal candidate is an experienced motion graphics designer with exceptional creative and technical skills, capable of managing LED content production from concept through final delivery. This role works closely with motion designers, producers, and the AV team to ensure all LED content achieves the highest standards of visual quality, technical precision, and brand consistency.

Role Overview:

Arlington, VA | In-office, Monday - Friday

We are open to providing relocation support for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and animate 2D and 3D motion graphics for large-scale video installations.

• Manage the LED screen content calendar across CoStar Group offices, serving as the team's subject matter expert in LED motion design and display technology.

• Develop concepts and visual treatments that align with brand standards and company objectives.

• Collaborate closely with LED screen stakeholders including Marketing, Internal Communications and AV department.

• Work independently to manage complex projects and meet deadlines, often with quick turnaround.

• Experiment with the latest AI tools as well as stay up to date on motion graphics, animation, and video wall technology trends.

• Maintain organized project files and workflows to ensure efficient collaboration and long-term asset management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited, not-for-profit college or university

• Minimum 12+ years' experience as a 2D/3D motion designer or animator at an agency, professional sports team, Fortune 500 brand or equivalent.

• Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, and either Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve. Experience with Unreal Engine, Blender, or Houdini is a strong plus.

• Deep technical knowledge of motion design workflows, rendering pipelines, and LED system optimization.

• Experience leading creative projects and providing creative direction within a collaborative team environment.

• Ability to balance creative vision with technical execution under tight deadlines.

• Self-starter with strong interpersonal and collaborative communication skills.

• Portfolio submission required. Each project should include a brief role summary and tools used. Reel must demonstrate a mastery of 2D/3D work and storytelling.

What's In It For You?

If you are a driven professional looking for a high-growth, high-reward career, CoStar Group offers the ideal opportunity. Be part of a best-in-class company with strong year-over-year growth that invests in your success. Enjoy a rewarding atmosphere where you can learn, excel, and grow.

When you join CoStar Group, you'll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.

We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training and tuition reimbursement.

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug

• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance

• Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family

• Commuter and parking benefits

• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent)

• Access to CoStar Group's Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups

• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

Sponsorship

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

The final salary or hourly rate offered for this role with fall within the range set forth below based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies.

Base Compensation: $134,000.00 - $170,000.00 Annually

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing