Production Designer

Job Description

ESPN Creative Studio leverages the combined talents of our in-house storytelling, animation, production design, real time graphics and edit teams to elevate ESPN content for fans and advertisers.

The position is responsible for the daily creation of cross-platform live graphics for multiple ESPN productions in our Studio and Remote environments. This is a hands-on position needing strong ability to learn quickly and collaborate with others while also being able to work independently and efficiently under tight deadlines to maintain the quality of ESPN product. The position requires a keen eye for design, modern graphic communications skills, a visual storytelling sense, and a strong interest in our brand while collaborating with a passionate team of content creators.

Responsibilities:
• Utilizes Adobe software to create designs and animations for ESPN productions
• Utilizes and adheres to workflow processes for ESPN property and external Production applications
• Works independently and with Show Unit personnel to deliver on-time, on-brand graphic content for live production requests
• Production tasks; image processing, managing assets and working with Project Management tools.
• Create visualization graphic designs and typography layouts for multiple ESPN production properties
• Ability to create content within established brand guidelines
• Must be flexible, self-starter, detail-oriented, takes direction well, deadline driven, strong collaborator and excellent communicator
• Aptitude to learn new trends and software tools as they emerge
• Ability to thrive within a fast-paced team environment and confident to work independently
• Adheres to all administrative responsibilities, including time entry and daily reporting requirements
• Maintains high standards of efficiency, consistency, accuracy, creativity and timely delivery of all requests
• Must be highly motivated, work well under pressure, and regularly effectively prioritize multiple assignments
• Possesses strong individual and team communication skills with the ability to take direction well

Qualifications:
• 1 year of an internship in graphic design
• Proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, with specific focus on Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Must be able to provide a portfolio or demo reel of recent work and explanation of project involvement
• Must be flexible, self-starter, detail-oriented, deadline driven, strong collaborator and excellent communicator
• Ability to work in a fast paced, quick turnaround live broadcast environment
• Strong design and typography skills
• Ability to accept guidance and respond well to feedback
• Available to work varied hours and weekends

Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of Adobe After Effects

Required Education:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Education
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d800qq-3-135-205-164-42 in your application.