Art Director - Motion Graphics (Live Broadcast) - NBC Sports (Stamford, CT)

Nbcuniversal Media, LLC; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Art Director for an innovative sports graphics department. This role offers the chance to lead creative teams in designing captivating motion graphics for live broadcasts. You'll collaborate closely with talented designers and producers, ensuring that each project meets high standards of quality and creativity. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your passion for graphic design and sports can shine. If you have a strong portfolio and a collaborative spirit, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in broadcast design or agency.
• Strong technical skills in After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to create high-end sports graphics for broadcast.
• Collaborate with producers to ensure quality and efficiency.

Skills

Graphic Design

Motion Graphics

Typography

Storyboarding

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Graphic Design

Degree in Fine Arts

Tools

After Effects

Illustrator

Photoshop

Cinema 4D

Redshift

Job description

Art Director - Motion Graphics (Live Broadcast) - NBC Sports (Stamford, CT)

• Full-time
• Business Segment: NBC Sports

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Role Purpose

The NBC Sports On Air Graphics Team (Stamford, CT) is looking for a full time staff Art Director for its rapidly growing portfolio of live sports properties and studio shows. Join a team of sports fanatics that have an equal appreciation for typography, design and information layout. Your role will involve leading teams of designers, animators and graphics integrators in the creation of new packages, as well as leading teams in the weekly management of existing on-air packages. Working closely with coordinating producers of various properties, a collaborative and inspiring spirit is essential to the success of this role, carefully balancing patience with a ‘get-to-air’ urgency.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with teams of designers to conceptualize, design, create and integrate high-end sports graphics packages for broadcast, cable and streaming platforms.
• Review and collaborate with CD’s and other AD’s on the overall look and feel and direction of packages, to align with creative briefs and ensure quality throughout the process.
• Manage and develop artists and designers within the larger department, creating opportunities throughout the year for professional growth.
• Work collaboratively with Project Management and Scheduling to identify the most efficient ways to manage graphics production and to ensure project budgets are maintained.
• Supervise the day-to-day design and production for studio and on-air graphics.
• Lead creative teams to create best in class motion graphics packages for sports broadcasting.

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years experience working at a network or broadcast design agency
• College graduate with degree in graphic design, fine arts or similar
• Complete understanding of live sports graphics packaging a must (e.g. Insert and scoring GFX, Interstitials, Transitions, Wraparound packaging, etc.)
• Hands-on ability with strong technical skills (After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, C4D, Redshift, etc.)
• Passion for show packaging and knowledge of current trends in graphic design
• Strong concept, storyboard design and presentation skills
• Deep appreciation for design, typography and information graphics layout
• Collaborative, encouraging and engaging spirit
• Inspiring portfolio of relatable work in the field of sports graphics production
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week in the Stamford, CT headquarters.