VP, Group Design Director

Job Description

VP, Group Design Director - (Open Location)

CBS Stations Group, seeks a dynamic leader as our VP, Group Design Director in all areas of visual communication. We are looking for a hands-on, design junkie that brings design initiatives to life; visuals are what you do.

If you are proficient in all mediums and yearn to carry your designs through, good with people, a seasoned designer with exceptional vision, craft and concepts. If you can barely watch television without rewinding and frame advancing anything that you're not certain how it was created, then we are looking for you. Come join our growing team!

Portfolio and references required

Responsibilities:
• Oversee CBS Station's design direction and execution of brand design systems, group-wide graphics packages, breaking news packages and major event creative
• Responsible for major design initiatives
• Responsible for group content development packaging and visual identity
• Build efficiencies and scale by overhauling and creating processes, and workflows
• Develop an asset sharing system to create efficiencies and provide access to our best work across the CBS News brand
• Help Stations recruit, mentor and grow a team of creative talent
• Collaborate and develop brand identity across CBS Stations, CBS News and CBS Marketing
• Lead the direction of and partner with vendors to advance our purpose and aesthetic within set design, AR and other tools and systems that support news presentation

Preferred Education, Experience, and Certification Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Visual Communications, Design, Fine Arts or related field preferred
• A mastery of Adobe Creative Suite with emphasis in motion design
• Demonstrated track record of art/design direction and management required
• Hands-on design capabilities required
• Experience with facilitating outside vendors, freelance personnel, etc.
• Broadcast experience, including on-air graphics and templating recommended
• Tech-savvy thinker capable of utilizing technology to advance design process and workflows
• Ability to communicate and present concepts in a clear and engaging way
• Self-driven, creative problem-solver able to conduct research, build style frames and storyboards to visually guide the creative process
• Whip smart, loyal to public service, and a fan of local news

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $176,000.00 - 225,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2pqo6-3-136-154-103-42 in your application.