NBC Sports - Freelance Motion Graphics Designer - NBC Sports, (Live On Air Graphics)

Motion Graphic Designer is needed in Stamford, United States.

Client: NBC Sports

Location: Stamford, CT

Contract: Full-time, Contractor, Contractor

Job Description

This is a freelance full-time hours project / limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 4 - 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed. The NBC Sports On Air Graphics Team is looking for a freelance full-time staff broadcast motion graphics designer 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 day-to-day responsibilities will include hands-on production of ground-up broadcast motion design work, as well as updating existing elements and templates for properties such as Sunday Night Football, NBA, Premier League, College Football, and more. You will be working with After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Cinema 4D.

Requirements

Must be willing to work at the NBC Sports Group facility in Stamford, CT at least 3 days of the week.

College graduate with a degree in graphic design or fine arts.

5+ years of experience working at a network or broadcast design agency.

Understanding of the implementation of design elements in network television and live sports environments is a must.

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

Passion for smart, functional design, and understanding the balance between information and entertainment.

Strong at concept & storyboard design.

Strong design and typography skills.

Strong understanding of the value of good motion theory.

Strong presentation and communication skills.

Must be flexible, detail-oriented, deadline driven, and a good collaborator.

Expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

Expert knowledge of Adobe After Effects.

Extensive knowledge of Maxon Cinema 4D, including modeling, texturing, lighting, animating, use of dynamics, MoGraph, render optimization, Red Shift, etc.

Love of sports is a plus.

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 as needed.

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.

Job Highlights

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

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.