WeTheHobby - Motion Graphics Designer (Contract to Hire)

Motion Graphic Designer is needed in Rochester, United States.

Client: WeTheHobby

Location: Rochester, NY

Contract: Contract

Job Description

WeTheHobby is a thriving sports entertainment company with global reach, headquartered in Rochester, NY. We value creativity, diversity, innovation, dedication, and our community! We are seeking a highly driven Contract Motion Graphics Designer to join our creative team. This role is focused on creating engaging motion assets that bring our products to life, strengthen product storytelling, and elevate key launch moments. You’ll work closely with Marketing and Product Design to create memorable user experiences across digital platforms and campaigns. We’re a fast-moving, collaborative team that values ownership, creativity, and craftsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Design and animate engaging live stream graphics and effects
• Organize and maintain digital assets and project files
• Contribute new concepts for animated graphics to position WeTheHobby as an industry leader
• Design adjacent WTH-related collateral marketing materials for print and digital
• Deliver polished, production-ready work under tight timelines
• Maintain WeTheHobby’s visual standards and brand consistency

Requirements

• 3-7 years of experience in a high-growth startup or creative agency environment
• Strong design, layout, composition, and animation skills
• Thrives in a collaborative creative environment, contributing ideas, giving and receiving feedback, and working across teams to deliver compelling motion design
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Proficiency with Canva or similar
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Portfolio demonstrating highly polished design and animation work (sports or live content preferred)

Contract Details

• Contract / Freelance position
• Duration: 3-months
• Onsite: 23 Arlington Street, Rochester, NY, 14607
• Reporting to: Head of Product Design

Physical Requirements

• While this is primarily a desk-based role, the employee must be able to:
• Sit or stand at a workstation for extended periods throughout the workday
• Regularly bend, stoop, reach, or ascend stairs within an office or warehouse environment
• Lift, carry, and move product cases, shipping materials, and office equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Navigate between office, warehouse, and live production areas while collaborating with multiple departments

Compensation & Schedule

• Schedule: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
• The hourly rate for this position is $33.65 - $38.46 per hour, based on location in Rochester, NY, and experience
• To comply with Federal law, WeTheHobby participates in E-Verify. All newly hired employees are verified through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and employment eligibility

Additional Information

WeTheHobby has grown dramatically with over 150 full-time staff and 250,000+ followers across our social and marketplace channels. We operate at the intersection of entertainment, sports, and eCommerce, revolutionizing the way fans engage with sports cards.

Find us on social: @wethehobby (Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook)

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