Senior Motion Designer at Fanatics

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Motion Design, After Effects, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, Digital Collectible Expertise, Creative Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, Scalability, Motion Theory, Asset Optimization, 3D Prototyping

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Fanatics Collectibles operates at the intersection of collectibles and technology. Backed by world-class investors, sports properties, and operators, we are leveraging Fanatics’ global digital sports platform—spanning 900+ partnerships and more than 81 million reachable fans—to reimagine the collectibles industry for the 21st century. The Topps Company, Inc., headquartered in New York, NY, is a leading creator and marketer of sports, entertainment, and recreational products. Our portfolio spans trading cards across major sports and entertainment properties, along with memorabilia including jerseys, hats, balls, bats, and photos—fostering enduring connections between fans and their heroes. Topps Digital – Sports & Entertainment is seeking a Senior Motion Designer to help grow our digital collectible mobile apps. In this role, you will lead the development, visualization, and execution of high-impact animated trading cards—from ideation through in-app release. You will partner closely with Designers, Content Producers, Product Managers, and Community Managers to elevate the visual and motion identity of our collectibles and drive engagement across Topps Sports & Entertainment apps. What you will be doing… With a deep passion for sports and entertainment—and a strong understanding of fandom and collector psychology—you know what makes a trading card feel desirable, rare, and exciting in a digital-first ecosystem. You are a motion-driven storyteller who stays current with evolving trends and aesthetics in sports and entertainment culture. You understand how animation enhances perceived value, rarity, and collectibility within a trading card framework. In this role, you will: * Lead ideation for animated digital trading cards that enhance collector excitement and perceived value * Manage motion design projects from concept through release in partnership with Design and Operations teams * Design and build modular animated templates to support scalable production across large checklists * Own high-visibility, premium-tier collectibles while maintaining strong brand integrity * Explore and prototype emerging digital collectible formats, including 3D where applicable * Define and document best practices for animated collectible production workflows * Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless implementation within app environments * Maintain and elevate the motion identity across each app and IP Where you excel… * 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 within 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 appropriately scale motion intensity * Collaboration & Communication: Clear communicator who can articulate creative rationale and incorporate feedback effectively * Efficiency & Scalability: Ability to manage multiple projects while building repeatable, scalable motion systems What you will bring… * 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 with 3D tools (Cinema 4D, Blender, etc.) a plus * Passion for collectibles and trading cards The salary range for this position is $96,250 - $120,000, which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. 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 [http://www.fanaticsinc.com/careers] 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. Fanatics Collectibles is a new model and vision for the hobby, fundamentally changing the experience for current and future collectors, leagues, and players across many U.S. and international professional and college sports. The organization has long-term, exclusive rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards for several sports and entertainment properties, including MLB, MLBPA, the Premier League, MLS, UFC, Formula 1 as well as Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars, among others. In January 2022, Fanatics Collectibles announced the acquisition of Topps, establishing the preeminent licensed trading card brand as the cornerstone of Fanatics’ trading cards and collectibles business, and jumpstarted its MLB and MLBPA rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards

Responsibilities

This role involves leading the development, visualization, and execution of high-impact animated trading cards from ideation through in-app release, partnering with various teams to elevate the visual and motion identity of digital collectibles. Responsibilities include designing modular animated templates, owning high-visibility premium collectibles, and defining best practices for production workflows.