Lead Motion Designer Of Scoreboard Operations

Job Description

Lead Motion Designer of Scoreboard Productions – Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox are looking to add to our talented Scoreboard Production Team. The lead Motion Designer is responsible for the creative vision and output of the Scoreboard Production team. The successful candidate must be a collaborative and motivational leader capable of working with all departments in the organization.

Responsibilities:
• Pitch ideas confidently, effectively communicating the creative vision clearly within the Scoreboard Production team, as well as to all related creative partners.
• Must demonstrate the ability to understand and contribute to our creative strategy.
• Work in partnership with strategic and account team to understand and manage client needs.
• Set accurate estimates on delivery expectations and send status updates to key stakeholders.
• Lead multiple projects from conception to completion and within forecasted timeline; must be capable of meeting fast-paced deadlines.
• Effectively lead graphics for the scoreboard operations team.
• Communicate with freelance designers regarding all commercial production and company branded projects.
• Interpret marketing and programming strategies to deliver compelling graphics and visuals.
• Portray diverse and varied storytelling utilizing motion graphics, animation and/or footage.
• Produce assets that are both strategically and creatively exceptional.
• Contribute positively to studio culture and demonstrate the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Design or convert storyboards into compelling motion graphics that contain images, typography and/or audio.
• Generate compelling, innovative creative (e.g., trailers, TV spots, digital assets, etc.) for promotional content.
• Demonstrate the ability to create graphic elements as needed and ensure that design is coordinated with the style guide and brand.

Requirements:
• BFA/BS/BA in Applied Design & Video Production
• Minimum of 5-7 years television production experience in producing lead ideas, brand guide and design
• Expertise in Adobe After-Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and 3D software (such as Cinema 4D) a plus
• Possess strong experience in current production and post-production techniques.
• Strong creative critical thinking skills
• Strong understanding of storytelling/narrative structure, pacing, graphics, music, shot selection and all key aspects of audio-visual content.
• Solid understanding of art production process
• Must be an effective communicator, with the ability to simplify complex issues and questions and communicate the results and ''gameplan'' to team members.
• Solid verbal and written presentation skills.
• Successfully manages time, process, and workflow.
• Work Effectively in a team setting, synthesizing abstract ideas into concrete design implications.
• Solid background in current Design, Photography and Visual Arts, Pop Culture and Counterculture relevancy
• Operate control room equipment on game days as needed (including nights and weekends).
• Knowledge of White Sox baseball a plus

PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS BY August 25, 2023

Chicago White Sox is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1xx5x-216-73-216-107-42 in your application.