Job Description
The Job
WarnerMedia seeks a Design Director for the CNN department.
The Design Director is a subject matter expert in their respective design discipline (design, animation, viz, scenic). The position works with the Department Directors and Production Manager to lead the network's creative initiatives. The Design Director manages and supervises multiple projects, teams and individuals, ensuring resources are allocated according to project needs. The position directs the design and development of creative materials including, but are not limited to: templated vizrt graphics, still and animated graphics, scenic design and sound design. The Design Director is also responsible for certain non-telecast projects including, but not limited to: WarnerMedia town halls, print collateral and staff development initiatives.
The Daily
• Lead project teams to conceptualize, manage and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Effectively manage and coordinate scheduling and resources with team members (producers, directors, technical directors, design directors, production managers, etc.) to produce graphic packages and support materials including templated viz graphics, stills, animation, music, set design, etc.
• Prioritize and manage several projects at one time, including continued contribution to individual daily production projects.
• Designing prototypes/concepts, models, and other layouts.
• Responsible for managing and the professional development of 1-5 team members
• Ensure design standards/Network brand are followed appropriately by using good judgment and leveraging Design Directors for council as needed.
• Participate in ongoing leadership training to ensure and reinforce clear, effective communication and engagement of design team & client.
• Working to meet deadlines and stay on budget.
• Staying current on the latest in computer aided design techniques.
• Actively contribute to overall positive and creative atmosphere of the department.
• Help support creative and design directors on larger network creative initiatives
The Essentials
• Minimum of 4-5 years of experience as Production Designer, New Media Designer or Designer in medium-oriented environment.
• Excellent computer, communications, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of electronic design software including vizRT, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, the Adobe Creative Suite, C4D, and the Microsoft Suite.
• Ability to design and develop graphic and templated graphics under tight deadlines.
• Managing and supervising multiple projects, teams and individuals.
• Degree from accredited college or university in graphic arts, fine arts, theater, commercial art or architecture, or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of world news, current events and documentary
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to act as a creative coach and mentor talent.
• Flexible schedule: Ability to work extended hours, including overnight hours and weekends as needed
• Reel is required, be prepared to highlight 2-3 case studies and specific contribution for each
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gw7wqj-3-237-232-196-42 in your application.