Job Description

Sporty Group

Partnered with some of the World's greatest Champions including Real Madrid FC, Michael Essien and Eder Militao, we're on the lookout for some Champions of our own to be a part of the 'Top Ranked Fastest Growing and Most Successful Online Gaming Brand in the World'. Home to SportyBet, SportyTV, Sporty.com, Football.com and the newly launched SportyFM, we continue to lead with innovation and exclusive sports content.

Sporty is expanding and we're building the world's go to platform for everyday entertainment.

Football.com is one of the fastest-growing digital sports brands, with a strong presence in Africa. Our platforms attract millions of passionate football fans, particularly in Nigeria and Ghana, where the game is at the heart of everyday culture.



We are now seeking an experienced Motion Designer to join our creative team and play a key role in building engaging and impactful visual content for our marketing channels. You will help strengthen our brand identity, fuel our growth across African markets, and bring football stories to life through dynamic and captivating design.
The ideal candidate is a creative storyteller with proven experience in motion graphics for marketing and social media, who can turn ideas into bold, visually compelling campaigns that resonate with football fans. You'll collaborate closely with our wider marketing team under the guidance of the Marketing Design Lead to ensure all creative output is both effective and aligned with our brand vision.

Responsibilities

Create high-quality motion graphics and visual content for marketing campaigns across social media, digital advertising, and brand channels. Collaborate with performance marketing, brand, and content teams to ensure creative assets align with strategic business and campaign goals Deliver projects from concept through to final execution, ensuring designs are on-brand, consistent, and optimised for performance Contribute to campaign ideation, bringing fresh ideas and creative energy to marketing initiatives Stay on top of creative trends, football culture, and emerging digital platforms to keep Football.com ahead of the curve Work with analytics teams to apply performance insights and optimise creative output for maximum impact Support recruitment and mentorship within the design function as we expand our creative team

Requirements

Degree in Design, Motion Graphics, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Proven experience in a motion design/graphic design role, with a portfolio showcasing social media and marketing content Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop) and other motion/animation tools. Experience creating playable ads, HTML5 animations, or interactive marketing assets (Unity, Google Web Designer, GDevelop, etc.) is highly desirable but not essential. Familiarity with Figma is a plus. Understanding of performance marketing creatives and how to optimise assets for engagement and conversion Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritise effectively, and deliver to tight deadlines Passion for sport and a strong awareness of football culture. A proactive, curious, and self-motivated mindset, with the adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote-first environment

What's In It For You



uD83DuDCCD Sporty is a remote first company in pursuit of sustainability
uD83DuDCB0 A competitive salary + individual performance based bonuses every quarter
uD83CuDF34 28 days paid annual leaveOur core working hours are 10am-3pm in your local time zone with flexibility outside of this

uD83DuDCDD Referral bonuses & flash bonuses
uD83DuDCBB Top of the line equipment
uD83CuDF0D Annual company retreats to provide great internal networking opportunities

Personalised Support

We're committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone. If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Your Move

If you're excited about this role, even if you don't meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. We understand candidates may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all requirements, however your unique perspective is what helps us innovate and grow together.

If you're interested, we encourage you to apply! Every application is reviewed by a member of our team (AI is not used in our recruitment process), and we aim to respond within 48 hours.