Multimedia Designer

Job Description

Responsibilities
NBC Sports Washington is seeking a Multimedia Designer with a focus on graphic design, digital, social and presentation experience to join the creative services team. Reporting to the Creative Director, the Multimedia Designer will have a keen eye for design, modern graphic communications skills, a visual storytelling sense, and a strong interest in our brand. This is an opportunity to build the visual identity for NBC4, Telemundo 44 and the NBC Sports Washington brand while focusing towards the future and to join a team of passionate content creators
• Work closely with Creative Director in ideation and executing GFX packages for various projects
• Work on designs and projects across the NBC4, Telemundo 44 and NBC Sports Washington networks
• Design & animate show and live event graphics (monitors, opens, lower thirds, transitions, bumps, boxes, billboards, snipes, etc.)
• Fulfill daily graphics and animations requests for Content Department including (but not limited to): segments elements, sponsor elements, show opens, social media graphics, team/sponsor logos, headshots, etc.
• Design graphics requested for shows in a timely manner without sacrificing brand continuity or graphic quality.
• Manage distribution and deployment of graphics for shows and producers
• Work closely with promo editors on network spots and branding including design and animation of promo graphics
• Design marketing materials (print ads, one sheets, web banners, press kits, t-shirts, flyers, banners, billboards, premiums, etc.)
• Work with the NBC Sports Washington marketing team to design concepts for web banners for various live events and TV shows
• Produce still and animated graphics for current and new in-show segments
• Work with fellow designers on multiple projects
• Work and support NBC Sports Washington graphics and marketing department on various projects
• Keep the design standards of the artistic team at the highest possible level

Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree or Associates Degree in Art or equivalent work experience
• Proficient with Adobe CC (strong photoshop and illustrator skills)
• Knowledge of multiple social media platforms (twitter, facebook, etc.)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Graphic Design
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Minimum 2 years of experience in broadcast and agency environment
• Online portfolio or reel that demonstrates work

Additional Job Requirements
• Must be willing to work in Washington DC
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV on www.nbcunicareers.com

Desired Characteristics

Desired Qualifications
• Proficiency in editing and motion graphics a plus
• Demonstrates proficiency in typography, layout and branding
• Possess expert understanding of graphic design, print design and web design.
• Self-starter with strong work ethic, positive attitude with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and intellectual curiosity
• Exceptional organizational skills when dealing with high volumes of content (video, gfx, toolkits)
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in fast paced, high pressure environment, live TV environment
• Spanish language skills a plus

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3o709-3-12-34-178-42 in your application.