LA Galaxy, Graphic and Motion Designer

Job description

LA Galaxy is where soccer, culture, and community come together. As one of Major League Soccer’s most storied clubs, the Galaxy deliver unforgettable matchdays and moments that connect fans across Los Angeles and beyond. Owned by AEG, the LA Galaxy are powered by teams who bring energy, creativity, and commitment to everything they do, from matchday operations and fan engagement to the work that happens behind the scenes. Every role plays a part in shaping the experience on and off the pitch and building a club that reflects the city it represents. If you want to be part of a team where your work shows up live, in real time, and in front of passionate fans, there’s a place for you here. Because on matchday, it happens here. **Job Summary**The Graphic and Motion Designer will conceptualize and execute creative design concepts for communication across print, digital and multimedia formats for the LA Galaxy and Dignity Health Sports Park. This role is approximately 70% graphic design and 30% motion design, supporting digital, social media and video teams with visual communication through the build out of static and animated creative assets. Grow and evolve brand and brand relevance of the LA Galaxy and Dignity Health Sports Park. **Essential Functions** - Collaborate on and design logos, digital and social graphics, stadium videoboard graphics, print ads, out of home ads and retail merchandise; design advertisements, print materials, still digital imaging, web graphics, marketing campaigns and sales promotions that reach and retain fans, per strategy set by the Head of Creative and Brand - Animate and adapt existing brand assets into motion graphics for social media, videoboard, LED and broadcast use, including title cards, lower thirds, transitions, logo stings, sponsor animations and short-form animated storytelling; translate static campaign design systems into motion while ensuring visual and brand consistency across every format and screen size - Serve as the daily point-of-contact for Dignity Health Sports Park graphic design needs by interacting directly with Dignity Health Sports Park employees and project managing and designing their graphic requests - Execute game day digital strategy for both home and away matches by designing in-game static and animated graphics for use on web, social media and videoboard - Collaborate with Creative and Brand leaders on strategizing and developing methods to increase fan engagement and brand awareness across all digital platforms - Maintain organized project files, asset libraries and animation templates to allow for rapid turnaround during matchdays and campaign launches - Perform other duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by management and supervisors **Required Qualifications** - BA/BS Degree (4-year) Graphic Design, Motion Design or a related field. - 2-4 years Related work experience. - Portfolio showcasing graphic design and motion design work across digital, print, and video platforms. - Ability to create compelling visual communication for print, digital and video platforms. - Advance proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. - Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro, including keyframing, basic 2D animation and exporting to platform and videoboard specifications. - Strong knowledge of print, web and social media best practices. - Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize competing deadlines, and effectively manage stakeholder expectations in a fast-paced environment. - Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Creative thinker with the ability to develop innovative design solutions and contribute new ideas to enhance fan engagement and brand storytelling. - Collaborative team player who demonstrates professionalism, accountability, initiative, and dependability. - Flexible and adapts to various environments and situations. - Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required by the professional sports industry. - Knowledge of soccer, Major League Soccer (MLS), and the Los Angeles sports market is a plus. - Professional sports, entertainment, agency, or live event experience preferred. - Experience with Cinema 4D, Blender or other 3D software is a plus. - Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency preferred. **Payscale:** $72,000.00 - $75,000.00 **Bonus:** This position is eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements. **Benefits:**We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings. AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description. AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants, and we comply with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws in making hiring and employee decisions. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, marital status, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status recognized by applicable federal, state or local law. ***Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.***