Major League Soccer

Manager, Broadcast Motion Design

Major League Soccer$82K — $88K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
  • 5+ years of experience producing high-end 2D and 3D motion graphics
  • Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator
  • Experience with VizRT Artist and familiarity with VizRT Arena
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with limited supervision

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary designer for motion graphics solutions for match broadcasts and studio shows
  • Create and manage headshots and static images for broadcast graphics packages
  • Generate innovative ideas for broadcast graphics designs
  • Attend meetings with MLS partners to discuss graphics requirements
  • Assist with matchday broadcast graphics operations, including evenings and weekends
  • Help direct virtual studio designs
  • Take on additional tasks as assigned

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • $500 wellness reimbursement
  • Generous Holiday and PTO schedule
  • Opportunities for career and professional development with ongoing training
  • Flexible work arrangement with the option for remote work on Fridays and additional flex days
Full Job Description
Overview

As a Manager, Broadcast Motion Design, you will be responsible for managing MLS Productions broadcast graphics projects for MLS, MLS NEXT Pro, and MLS NEXT broadcast. As well as creating headshots and other static images to support broadcast graphics operations. The Manager, Broadcast Motion Design must be comfortable designing for streaming broadcasts and be familiar with all aspects of broadcast design and production processes. Finally, the position must help with matchday operations.

 

Responsibilities
  • Primary designer of motion graphics solutions for match broadcasts and studio shows
  • Managing and creating headshots and other static images for broadcast graphics packages.
  • Offering new ideas and designs for broadcast graphics packages.
  • Attending meetings to review and discuss broadcast graphics with MLS partners and MLS staff.
  • Assist with matchday broadcast graphics operations on midweek evenings and weekends.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Help art direct virtual studio designs.
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned.

 

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 5+ years of experience as a generalist producing high-end 2D and 3D motion graphics design

 

Required Skills

  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite including After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
  • Proficient with VizRT Artist
  • Familiar with VizRT Arena
  • Proficient with motion design, typography, color theory, illustration, photography, and layout
  • High attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
  • High-level of commitment to a quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing
  • Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to travel and to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Reel and portfolio of work

 

Desired Skills

  • Knowledge of the Spanish Language (business proficiency)

Total Rewards

Major League Soccer offers a competitive starting base salary of $82,000 - $88,500, based on individual qualifications, market financials, and operational business needs. We are committed to providing a Total Rewards package that attracts, supports, engages, and retains talent. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a $500 wellness reimbursement, and generous Holiday and PTO schedule to promote work-life balance. We also prioritize career and professional development, offering on-the-job training, feedback, and ongoing educational opportunities.

 

We believe in the power of in-person collaboration to fuel creativity, strengthen connections, and cultivate a vibrant workplace. As a result, employees are required to work from an MLS office at least four days a week. We understand the value of balance, so employees also have the flexibility of working remotely on Fridays, along with the option to take up to two additional remote flex days each month.

 

About Major League Soccer

Major League Soccer (MLS) is a professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. The league was founded in 1993 and began play in 1996. MLS is composed of 27 teams, 24 in the United States and 3 in Canada. The league is headquartered in New York City and is governed by a board of governors consisting of representatives from each team. MLS is one of the fastest-growing professional sports leagues in North America and has a strong following among soccer fans. The league is committed to promoting the growth of soccer in the United States and Canada and has invested heavily in youth development programs.
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