Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is a premier global entertainment and sports agency, recognized for its leadership across filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship, licensing, and media finance. CAA is distinguished by its culture of collaboration and commitment to exceptional client service, driving innovation across various sectors, including the establishment of the first sports business, investment bank, and venture fund within an agency framework.
The Department: CAA Brand Consulting
CAA Brand Consulting operates as a strategy-led, full-service marketing agency. The department offers integrated capabilities, including:
Cultural and Consumer Insights
Data and Analytics
Talent/Influencer and Property Partnership Advisory
Experiential Marketing
Social Impact
Creative Services
Content and Digital Strategy
This collective expertise ensures diverse thinking and market-reflective strategies are applied to all client engagements, from planning through execution.
We are seeking a visionary and dynamic Senior Animator to join the Sports and Entertainment Brand Consulting team in Los Angeles. This role is ideal for a creative professional with a deep passion for motion design and a proven capability to produce impactful animated stories that push creative and visual boundaries.
The Senior Animator is expected to deliver high-caliber, award-winning animated solutions with minimal oversight. This includes:
Authoring core creative animation concepts and defining motion theories.
Exploring diverse execution approaches across 2D and 3D animation.
Delivering projects with originality and innovation, demonstrating a high degree of creativity and conceptual thinking.
Key Responsibilities
Category
Description
Conceptualization & Innovation
Develop award-winning-level creative concepts and storyboards that translate ideas into clear, dynamic visual narratives.
Motion Theory & Storytelling
Apply a strong understanding of motion theory, timing, and pacing to create engaging animations that effectively communicate narratives and evoke emotional responses.
Animation Production & Execution
Produce high-quality 2D/3D animations using industry-standard software (e.g., After Effects, Cinema 4D). This includes R&D, finishing, and high-volume versioning engineering for optimized efficiency.
Technical Execution
Ensure smooth animation workflows, troubleshoot technical issues, and optimize files for various platforms and delivery formats.
Team Guidance & Communication
Guide junior team members to execute a creative vision. Effectively present work and communicate creative decisions to clients and internal stakeholders.
Department Innovation
Continuously research new animation techniques, software, and industry trends, providing recommendations to creative department management.
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience:
Bachelor of Arts or equivalent in Fine Arts, Communications, or Graphic Design, with at least 6 years of relevant experience.
Technical Mastery:
Demonstrated mastery of industry-standard animation software (e.g., After Effects, Cinema 4D, Maya) and a solid understanding of 2D and 3D animation principles.
Portfolio:
A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of creative animation styles, a strong visual aesthetic, and a unique artistic voice.
Animation Skills:
Excellent technical skills in core animation principles (timing, spacing, weight, squash, and stretch) and deep knowledge of animation workflows.
Soft Skills:
Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills. Excellent time management and organizational skills to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
A passion for brands in the entertainment, tech, and sports sectors, coupled with an awareness of industry trends.
Experience in sports and entertainment, including live event presentation (broadcast/streaming, toolkits, and in-venue).
Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Creative Artists Agency, LLC, is committed to a policy of EEO and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CAA also provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Next Steps and Application::
If you are a highly creative and technically proficient Senior Animator who thrives in a dynamic agency environment and is ready to push the boundaries of brand storytelling in the sports and entertainment world, we encourage you to apply.
1. To move forward, please ensure your application includes: 2. A current resume detailing your relevant experience. 3. A link to your strong, diverse portfolio demonstrating mastery across 2D and 3D animation, strong visual aesthetic, and unique artistic voice.
