Senior Motion Designer at Fanaticscollectibles

About Us Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally. About the Team Fanatics Collectibles is a company working at the intersection of collectibles and technology. Backed by some of the best investors, sports properties, and operators in the world, we are integrating with Fanatics’ global digital sports platform – which includes 900 sports relationships and more than 81 million reachable fans - to reimagine the collectibles business for the 21st century. The Topps Company, Inc. is a creator and marketer of sports, entertainment, and recreational products, headquartered in New York, NY, striving to foster an enduring connection between fans and their sport heroes. Its product portfolio includes football, baseball, basketball, ice hockey, soccer, and other sports and non-sports trading cards, jerseys, hats, balls, bats, and photos. Topps Digital - Sports & Entertainment is looking for a Senior Motion Designer to help grow our digital collectible mobile apps. As a Senior Motion Designer, you will lead the development, visualization, and execution of high-impact animated digital trading cards from ideation to in-app release. You will work closely with Designers, Content Producers, Product Managers, and Community Managers to elevate the visual and motion identity of our trading card collectibles and drive engagement across the Topps Sports & Entertainment Apps. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR A deep passion for sports and entertainment with a strong understanding of fandom and collector psychology. You understand what makes a trading card desirable, rare, and exciting in a digital-first ecosystem. You are a motion-driven storyteller who understands how animation enhances perceived value, rarity, and collectibility within a trading card framework. You stay current with motion trends and evolving aesthetics in sports and entertainment culture. REQUIRED SKILLS • Motion-First Craftsmanship: Expert-level motion design skills with the ability to conceptualize and execute compelling animated trading cards. • Advanced Technical Execution: Deep experience in After Effects and Adobe Creative Suite, with strong proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator. • Digital Collectible Expertise: Understanding of how animated assets function inside mobile apps, including performance considerations and optimization. • Creative Leadership: Ability to elevate team standards, provide mentorship, and champion innovation in animation techniques. • Strategic Thinking: Strong understanding of rarity tiers and set structures to tailor motion intensity appropriately. • Collaboration & Communication: Clear communicator who can articulate creative rationale and incorporate feedback. • Efficiency & Scalability: Ability to manage multiple projects while building repeatable motion systems. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES • Lead ideation for animated digital trading cards that enhance collector excitement and perceived value. • Manage motion design projects from conception to release alongside our Design and Ops teams. • Design and build modular animated templates for scalable production across large checklists. • Own high-visibility, premium-tier collectibles while maintaining brand integrity. • Explore emerging digital collectible formats such as 3D objects when applicable. • Define and document best practices for animated collectible production workflows. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure proper implementation in app environments. • Maintain and elevate the motion identity of each app and IP. QUALIFICATIONS • 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. • Experience mentoring designers preferred. • Experience in 3D tools (Cinema 4D, Blender, etc.) a plus. • Passion for collectibles and trading cards. Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including @collectfanatics.com). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. This salary range is specific to New York City and may not be applicable to other locations. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. For information about our benefits, please visit [Upgrade to PRO to see link] NYC Salary Range$96,250—$120,000 USDBy submitting your application, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our Candidate Privacy Policy.