Senior Designer Motion Graphics

Job Description

CBS Sports, a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS; college football, including the SEC ON CBS; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters®, PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; soccer, including the UEFA Champions League and NWSL; and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR. In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBSSports which televises live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy's Serie A matches, Concacaf national team competitions, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage. CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage on Paramount+, including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount+. CBS Sports Digital's multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.
Overview

CBS Sports is seeking a passionate, and creative Senior Designer, Motion Graphics. The right candidate will bring a tireless spirit, innovation, sophisticated design sensibility, a desire for creative risk taking and a commitment towards growth and innovation.

The Senior Designer will work with the Art director to evolve and maintain the visual brand language of all of CBS sports properties, While the artists are focused on the day to day – the Senior Designer will work with the art director and VP of On-Air Graphics to forecast, conceptualize and design advancement and innovations within each property.

This position requires a thoughtful leader, eager to inspire the junior designers and encourage collaboration and mentorship. This is a hands-on role suited for someone who isn't afraid to stay ahead of design trends and technology as well as dig into all aspects of production, inclusive of art direction, design and project management.

Responsibilities
• Support the continued expansion of the creative and technical potential of the CBS sports graphics team
• Evolve and maintain the visual brand language of the CBS SPORTS BRAND
• Drive new and better ways to collaborate within studio and game crews.
• Oversee the design process from concept through final production.
• Lead teams to deliver projects that are extraordinary creatively and impeccable technically.
• Collaborate with the art director and executive management to forecast trends and partner with producers to ideate and implement.
• Conceptualize and design on air studio and game packages.

Basic Qualifications
• BA/BS degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ Years of related industry experience in animation and motion design.
• Television production experience beneficial.

Additional Qualifications
• Deep understanding of typography, design and motion
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite with a strong emphasis on After Effects, Photoshop and illustrator.
• Expert knowledge of Cinema 4D/Octane
• Working knowledge of AR workflows /Unreal Engine
• Ability to quickly deliver high-quality work under tight timelines with strong attention to detail.
• Capable of handling and organizing several projects simultaneously.
• Must have a solid reel that demonstrates skills and abilities listed above
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Sports knowledge, including NFL/College Football, College Basketball and Golf
• A degree in fine arts or motion design.
• Articulate, written and verbal communication skills, comfortable with presenting to executives.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

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