Job Summary:
The Visual Storytelling division of ESPN Creative Studio is a team of concept artists, animators, visual journalists, photo editors, developers, and designers whose work reaches across all ESPN platforms. We concept, design, and direct on-air motion graphic brand identities for all of ESPN’s live events, studio shows, ESPN+ original content, and streaming. Our team is also responsible for editorial design and photography on the ESPN website, ESPN app, and we lead the creative identity for Andscape.
The Designer I role responsible for the creation and management of live, on-air and storytelling graphics for multiple ESPN productions across our linear and digital content-platforms. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to produce award-winning content while collaborating with world-class teammates on sports’ biggest stages.
The Designer I will have the ability to work independently and in groups, often under tight deadlines. The position requires a sharp eye for design, modern graphic communications and visual storytelling skills, as well as a strong communicator with a deep interest in our brand.
Responsibilities:
- Use Adobe software to create designs and animations for ESPN productions adhering to workflow processes.
- Collaborate with senior designers and other team members to develop creative concepts and execute design projects.
- Works independently and with Show Unit personnel to deliver on-time, on-brand graphic content for live production requests, for on-air linear broadcasts, streaming productions and digital platforms.
- Learn and maintain systems for organizing and managing design assets, including templates, style guides, and libraries.
- Assist in the design and production of on-air and studio display graphics, informational graphics, logo design and animations.
- Produce and manage identity graphics (player, entity and brand imagery) and other content library assets.
- Support the creation of on-air graphics and animations for live sports broadcasts and highlight packages.
- Ensure all designs adhere to brand guidelines and maintain consistency across all platforms.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and incorporate new design techniques to keep our content fresh and innovative.
- Receive and implement feedback from senior designers, art-directors to refine design-work.
- Maintains high standards of efficiency, consistency, accuracy, creativity and timely delivery of all requests.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year of professional experience working within a creative studio or media organization.
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast/Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (specifically, Photoshop, Illustrator).
- Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory and asset management.
- Knowledge of video production, animation principles and techniques preferred.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
- A portfolio showcasing a variety of design projects, including digital, print, broadcast and media.
- Passion for sport, with an interest in the sports media industry is a plus.
- Available to work varied hours and weekends
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of animation and 3D concepts, tools and techniques
Required Education:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
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