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

Motion Graphic Designer is needed in New York, United States.

Client: NBCUniversal

Location: New York, NY

Contract: undefined

Job Description

This is a freelance full-time 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 broadcast motion graphics designer to join its rapidly growing portfolio of live sports properties and studio shows. Responsibilities include hands-on production of broadcast motion design work, updating existing elements and templates for properties such as Sunday Night Football, NBA, Premier League, College Football, and more. Collaboration with a tight group of sports design creatives is essential, along with a strong handle on tools like After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Cinema 4D.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the multiple Emmy-awarded NBC Sports Creative team

• Responsible for the creation of graphic and animated elements, including in-game insert and interstitial graphics, show packages, opens, and titles

• Effectively communicate concepts and ideas to the Art Director and design team

• Manage multiple packages and projects simultaneously, maintaining consistency with the overall graphic package

• Interface and collaborate with multiple producers and departments under tight deadlines and short timelines

Requirements

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

• Minimum 5 years of experience working at a network or broadcast design agency

• Understanding of design element implementation in network television and live sports environments

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

• Strong skills in concept & storyboard design, design, typography, and motion theory

• Strong presentation and communication skills

• Must be flexible, detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and an effective collaborator

• Expert knowledge in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects

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

• 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 nights and weekends as needed

• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

• Must be 18 years or older

Company Information

NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. It creates world-class content and distributes it across its portfolio of film, television, and streaming. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Benefits

This position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and various discounts and perks. The salary range is $500 - $800 per day.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NBCUniversal is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Additional Information

External candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of their locations prior to a hiring decision. Qualified individuals with a disability or a disabled veteran have the right to request reasonable accommodations.

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