Art Director

Job Description

The Art Director designs and executes information graphics and is the creative liaison between the artists in the graphics department and the different ABC News dayparts/shows. The Art Director collaborates with directors, producers, and writers and works with graphic artists to visualize editorial ideas and translate and improve upon initial concepts.

Responsibilities:
• Must be highly creative, innovative, extremely motivated, organized and able to handle creative pressures under extreme deadlines.
• This person needs to be an ingenious visual problem solver. The candidate must be able to manage quick turnaround of graphics assets, work well in a team and with a wide range of people --or independently as the situation demands.
• They also need to be able to manage artists and projects with great competence and skill as well as oversee the design and development of compelling/sophisticated visuals that both complement and enhance ABC News editorial content.
• This position requires hands-on proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite. Must also have knowledge of graphics software such as VizRt, C4D, Maya, and Flame.
• Having a complete understanding of live graphic video production/animation and News graphics is a must.

Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum 5 years as a Designer overseeing video/motion graphics production
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, work ethic and a desire to be in a media and breaking news environment
• Excellent people skills, must be able to manage creative staff and deadlines
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, 3D, video production
• Strong editorial background/experience
• Detail-oriented with proficiency at managing multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Ability to think & communicate clearly and effectively, contributing to all discussions and strategy during the entire design process, from concept through completion
• Superior typography and design sensibilities

Preferred Qualifications:
• BFA in Graphic/Digital Design or Animation
• 5 Years Experience in Graphic Design/Digital/Broadcast

Required Education
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Walt Disney Television.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rj6eyw-3-144-113-30-42 in your application.