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

Motion Graphic Designer is needed in Stamford, United States.

Client: NBC Sports

Location: Stamford, CT

Contract: Full-time, 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. Conversion to full-time staff could be a consideration for this role. 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. This role involves hands-on production of ground-up broadcast motion design work, as well as updating existing elements and templates for various properties, such as Sunday Night Football, NBA, Premier League, and College Football. A strong handle on After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Cinema 4D is essential, and collaboration with a tight-knit team of sports design creatives is vital to success in this role, emphasizing a sense of urgency.

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 degree in graphic design or fine arts.
• 5+ years experience working at a network or broadcast design agency.
• Understanding of the implementation of design elements in network television and live sports environments.
• Passion for show packaging and knowledge of current trends in graphic design.
• 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.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Additional Information

Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered. The candidate must be willing to work nights and weekends as needed. It is the policy of NBCUniversal 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.

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

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