ESPN - Concept Development Art Director

Art Director is needed in New York, United States.

Client: ESPN

Location: New York, NY

Contract: undefined

Job Description

As a branded content and marketing Concept Development Art Director, you will create high-level campaigns and concepts that push creative boundaries, blending strong design expertise with conceptual art direction. Your passion lies in sports and comedy, and you are well-versed in current sports and ESPN trends. The role involves translating concepts into polished designs across multiple platforms and collaborating closely with other creatives to bring ideas to life.

Responsibilities

• Work with fellow creatives and report to a Creative Director to ensure creative output.
• Maintain the team’s creative vision for internal and external accounts.
• Collaborate with the production team to learn and apply production trends.
• Conceptualize innovative creative ideas that leverage your expertise.
• Develop client relationships and grow new business opportunities.
• Ensure brand consistency from tone, copy, and visual perspectives.
• Provide creative solutions that adhere to client briefs.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Stay updated on trends and themes across ESPN shows and sports in general.
• Continuously develop presentation skills.

Design Specific Responsibilities

• Translate conceptual ideas into visually compelling designs across various platforms.
• Demonstrate expertise in layout, typography, composition, and color theory.
• Ensure high standards of visual quality and brand consistency in all deliverables.
• Collaborate with motion designers, illustrators, and other creatives.
• Stay current on design tools, software, and emerging visual trends.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a creative studio or media organization.
• Outstanding portfolio demonstrating exceptional originality and multi-disciplinary thinking.
• Creative vision leading to impactful work.
• Ability to conceive campaign-able ideas scalable across various media.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Strong understanding of visual storytelling through scripts.
• Passion for sports and sports culture.
• Positive and collaborative attitude that fosters group culture.
• Proactivity in generating new creative ideas and strengthening client relationships.
• Strong time management skills for juggling projects.
• Confident presentation skills for pitching concepts to clients.
• Mastery of typography, layout, and grid systems in design.
• Ability to ensure brand consistency across deliverables.
• Experience adapting creative for cross-platform formats.

Required Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Portfolio School, or equivalent experience.

Compensation

The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $96,160 to $132,220 per year. The base pay offered will depend on internal equity and may vary based on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional compensation may include bonuses or long-term incentive units, along with comprehensive benefits.