Senior Motion Graphics Designer

Job Description

Responsibilities
The Senior Motion Graphics Designer provides art direction, brand guidance, and motion
design for our broadcast and social promotional content. Working alongside the Design Director, Creative Directors, Producers and Editors they develop and implement visual
identities and animated storytelling across some of the biggest events in the world
including Olympics, Super Bowl, Kentucky Derby, Indy 500 and the #1 show in Primetime TV;
Sunday Night Football. The senior motion designer maintains high visual standards, a strong attention to detail, audience, storytelling, and context. Assigned to oversee strategic, complex projects, bringing new ideas, and challenging our approaches. This position also requires the ability to lead and supervise a team of mid-level and junior designers.

Responsibilities:
• Design and build seasonal campaigns and graphics packages for our various sports properties.
• Responsible for the day-to-day look and consistency of motion graphic storytelling, communicating the vision set out by Strategy and the Creative Director.
• Collaborate with other designers, producers and creative directors to concept, design and execute innovative creative and visual storytelling in video, broadcast, and social contexts.

Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications
• 8+ years of relevant work experience
• BA or BFA within graphic design studies, advertising design or a related field
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, primarily After Effects,
Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Expert knowledge of Cinema 4D (Arnold, Redshift, X-Particles, Turbulence FD a plus)
• Experience managing a team of motion designers

Eligibility Requirements
(note job #)
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
• It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal' s affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal worksite.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Desired Characteristics

Desired Characteristics
• Strong design skills, including type layout, motion and timing.
• Dependable, self-motivated, works well with others.
• Capable of developing motion graphics from concept through delivery for on-air promotion as well as social media.
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be available to work on site in Stamford, CT
• Willing to provide a reel/portfolio of work examples -- if available, include a web address when you submit your resume.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r79ypq-18-117-137-64-42 in your application.