What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Graphics Art Director position at NBC Sports?

Role Purpose

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The NBC Sports On Air Graphics Team is looking for a full time staff Art Director for its rapidly growing portfolio of live sports properties and studio shows. Join a team of sports fanatics that have an equal appreciation for typography, design and information layout. Your role will involve leading teams of designers, animators and graphics integrators in the creation of new packages, as well as leading teams in the weekly management of existing on-air packages. Working closely with coordinating producers of various properties, a collaborative and inspiring spirit is essential to the success of this role, carefully balancing patience with a ‘get-to-air' urgency.

Responsibilities

Work closely with teams of designers to conceptualize, design, create and integrate high-end sports graphics packages for broadcast, cable and streaming platforms.
Review and collaborate with CD's and other AD's on the overall look and feel and direction of packages, to align with creative briefs and ensure quality throughout the process.
Manage and develop artists and designers within the larger department, creating opportunities for professional growth throughout the year.
Work collaboratively with Project Management and Scheduling to identify the most efficient ways to manage graphics production and to ensure project budgets are maintained.
Supervise the day-to-day design and production for studio and on-air graphics.
Lead creative teams to create best in class motion graphics packages for sports broadcasting.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

8 years experience working at a network or broadcast design agency

College graduate with degree in graphic design, fine arts or similar

Complete understanding of live sports graphics packaging a must (i.e., Insert and scoring GFX, Interstitials, Transitions, Wraparound packaging, etc.)

Hands-on ability with strong technical skills (After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, C4D, Redshift, etc.)

Passion for show packaging and knowledge of current trends in graphic design

Strong concept, storyboard design and presentation skills

Deep appreciation for design, typography and information graphics layout

Collaborative, encouraging and engaging spirit

Inspiring portfolio of relatable work in the field of sports graphics production

Additional Requirements :

Interested candidates must submit a resume / CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered

Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT

Must be willing to work nights and weekends

Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Must be 18 years or older

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.

Hybrid : This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Reference : ECNJOBID-193-142-133-85 in the application

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