Multimedia Designer - Group, Regional Sports Network

Job Description

Responsibilities
Role Purpose:
We are looking to hire a Multimedia Designer to create still and motion graphics for the Regional Sports Networks' digital content team. Reporting to the Digital Art Director, the Multimedia Designer will be a visual storyteller with an eye for social and digital design, slick motion graphics skills, a flair for creative editing and a love of sports. This is an opportunity to join a growing team of passionate designers who create content for multiple platforms - including digital, social, mobile, broadcast and marketing channels.

Responsibilities:
• Fulfill daily graphic and animation requests for RSN digital content department including (but not limited to): logo design, social templates, app page layouts, show animations, sponsor elements, marketing assets
• Work with the Digital Art Director to design & animate show packages for digital live streams (opens, bumps, transitions, monitors, insert package, marketing assets, etc.)
• Create graphics and animations for weekly VOD pieces
• Assist with managing and updating current catalogue of creative templates
• Integrate sales elements into new and existing graphics
• Work closely with Digital Art Director to develop new and enhance existing graphics packages for all platforms
• Design marketing materials for digital content (social media, web banners, etc.)
• Needs to create still and motion design templates that cut through in an oversaturated digital environment
• Work with fellow designers on multiple projects
• Work with and support NBC Sports' Regional Sports Network content and marketing teams on various projects
• Retain and enhance the design standards of the creative team

Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree or Associates Degree in Design or equivalent work experience
• Minimum three (3) years of related professional work experience (i.e. Graphic Designer/Animator/Editor)
• Advanced knowledge of design/animation skills and concepts
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, primarily Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and Premiere

Eligibility Requirements
(note job #: )
• Willingness to work nights and across weekends – not frequent, but possible
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal' s affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Desired Characteristics
• Video editing skills a plus
• Knowledge of 3D software (Cinema 4D) a plus
• Passionate about design, digital content and sports
• Demonstrated creativity with a desire to innovate
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Detail oriented, ability to multi-task and solve problems under pressure
• Self-starter who is assertive, enthusiastic and highly motivated
• Enthusiastic about current trends in content consumption, especially on digital media platforms

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9b1kg-18-222-182-105-42 in your application.