Motion Graphic Designer

Scientific Games is the global leader in lottery games, sports betting and technology, and the partner of choice for government lotteries. From cutting-edge backend systems to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we elevate play every day. We push game designs to the next level and are pioneers in data analytics and iLottery. Built on a foundation of trusted partnerships, Scientific Games combines relentless innovation, legendary performance, and unwavering security to responsibly propel the global lottery industry ever forward.

The Motion Graphics Designer is a highly skilled, hands-on creative responsible for developing dynamic motion graphics and animations that elevate Scientific Games’ iLottery client brands across digital platforms. This role is ideal for a passionate motion designer who loves the craft, works efficiently, and takes pride in producing visually compelling, technically sound work.

Reporting to the Director, Creative & Content Capabilities, the Motion Graphics Designer will create eye-catching motion content for social media marketing campaigns across organic social, paid media, web, and other digital channels.

This role operates in a startup-like environment, building processes and scaling creative output as Scientific Games develops its production and creative agency serving Lotteries and adjacent markets. The ideal candidate has experience working with clients and is adaptable, collaborative, and energized by growth, creative challenges, and constructive feedback.

Job Duties / Key Accountabilities

• Create high quality engaging motion graphics and animations that adhere to brand standards across a variety of use cases, including social videos, digital ads, app and web placements, and campaign extensions
• Design animated elements and motion systems for Lottery campaigns that are visually engaging and bring products and promotions to life
• Support the creative process through concepting, style frames, storyboards, and visual storytelling
• Collaborate closely with the Director, Creative & Content Capabilities and cross-functional partners to translate creative direction into polished motion work
• Incorporate typography, photography, illustration, and video into motion systems with strong visual hierarchy, pacing, and timing
• Knowledgeable in platform-specific best practices, with the ability to design assets optimized for performance across Instagram, Meta platforms, YouTube, and other digital channels
• Stay current on animation trends, motion styles, and emerging techniques, continuously evolving the look and feel of motion output
• Execute clean compositing work, including masking, keying, layering, and integration of visual effects as needed
• Support light VFX and 3D-based workflows when appropriate
• Render, export, and deliver assets according to required technical specifications, formats, and deadlines
• Manage multiple motion projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting tight timelines
• Incorporate feedback efficiently and professionally, maintaining a positive, solutions-oriented mindset

Qualifications / Skills / Knowledge

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Motion Design, Animation, Graphic Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Strong portfolio or demo reel demonstrating motion design craft, technical execution, and creative problem-solving
• 5+ years of professional motion design experience, preferably in an agency or high-output creative environment
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Strong understanding of foundational design principles, including composition, color theory, typography, and visual hierarchy
• Solid experience with motion fundamentals, including timing, pacing, easing, and visual storytelling
• Working knowledge of compositing techniques and post-production workflows
• Experience working with keyframes, null objects, expressions or basic scripting, and multi-layered compositions
• Ability to multitask effectively and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Positive demeanor with a collaborative, team-first attitude
• Ability to receive, interpret, and apply feedback constructively and professionally
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Desired

• Experience designing for iLottery, gaming, or other regulated digital environments
• Familiarity with promotional and performance-driven creative, including offers, bonuses, calls-to-action, and funnel-based assets
• Experience with VFX techniques, compositing workflows, or 3D tools (Cinema 4D, Blender, or similar)
• Knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro or experience working within editorial workflows
• Production or on-set experience is a plus
• Experience creating motion graphics for live events, broadcasts, or live-streamed content

Education

Bachelors degree in related field.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.

Work Conditions

Scientific Games, LLC and its affiliates (collectively, “SG”) are engaged in highly regulated gaming and lottery businesses.   As a result, certain SG employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts.   In order to ensure SG complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, SG requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles.  As a prerequisite to employment with SG (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to SG conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you.
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above. 
 

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