Senior Graphic Designer

Job Description

Overview

As a Senior Motion Designer you will take responsibility for designing, executing and maintaining highly creative graphics for the Newshub brands, content and special events for both on-air and online.

You will be able to lead and manage creative projects and collaborate closely with the Creative Director and news team. You will be able to provide design support for breaking news and daily content graphics when required.

You will be skilled buliding quality relationships in developing and pitching concepts to internal stakeholders.

You will be able to inspire and motivate the juniors in the team and foster an environment which is creative and supportive.

Responsibilities
• Produce exceptional designs on brand and brief.
• Lead design, brand or show projects.
• Become a gate keeper for all Newshub graphical brand assets.
• Work with the News Supervisor to best manage the graphics team's time and skills.
• Ensure work is produced efficiently and to deadline.
• Coach and train the graphics team to improve skillsets and quality of creative.
• Keep abreast of new technologies, methodologies and design concepts.
• Challenge the creative process in order to push boundaries and create better work.
• Professionally pitch creative concepts and ideas.
• Ensure the team works seamlessly with all parts of the newsroom and Discovery.
• Advise and work alongside the technology department to keep the systems up to date.
• Ensure consistent and frequent feedback to the Creative Director.
• Work with the Creative Director, Producers and Directors to constantly develop and improve shows
• Work with the Creative Director and news leaders to foster a collaborative, innovative, creative and enjoyable team culture.

Qualifications
• Excellent design and composition skills.
• Ability to direct and coach other designers.
• Ability to manage and oversee design projects
• Able to produce and communicate design concepts
• Skilled in pitching and idea creation
• Dynamic self-starter with an evident passion for great design.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to remain calm and make good decisions under pressure.
• Contribute to processes to improve efficiencies and find cost savings.
• Have the ability to scope and size projects accurately and manage time and budgets.
• An understanding of news and/or information graphics design.
• Skilled in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects and Cinema4D
• Bonus if skilled in VIZ Artist, iNews or Weatherscape

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9x5m7-18-217-194-39-42 in your application.