Motion Graphics Designer (Contract-to-Hire)

company

WeTheHobby   is a thriving sports entertainment company with global reach, headquartered in Rochester, NY. We value creativity, diversity, innovation, dedication, and our community!

Our work environment includes:

- Modern office setting

- Strong growth   opportunities

- Flexible working hours

- Lively atmosphere

- A team that cares about one another

- Welcoming and inclusive culture

Since our   inception   in 2021,   WeTheHobby   has grown dramatically (and profitably) 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. If you are an outgoing leader who thrives in sales-driven environments and understands the power of entertainment to drive commerce, this is the role for you!

See us in action on Whatnot:   https://www.whatnot.com/user/wethehobby   See us in action on Fanatics Live:   https://www.fanatics.live/shops/www.fanatics.live/shops/we-the-hobby

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

role

Position Overview   WeTheHobby   is   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.

Key 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

Required Skills

- 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.