Associate Production Designer - Project

NBCUniversal; California; On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking an Associate Production Designer to support various entertainment projects. This role involves creating designs for live shows and events, collaborating with teams to ensure alignment with brand aesthetics, and maintaining quality throughout production. Ideal candidates have strong graphic design skills and experience in creative processes.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional creative work experience preferred.
• Ability to design and execute visuals within a set budget.

Responsibilities

• Works with Production Designers to develop concepts via sketches and storyboards.
• Assists in compiling design packages for internal project teams and vendors.

Skills

Graphic Design

Concept Development

Presentation Skills

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

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Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. 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. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

The Associate Production Designer – Project Hire works under the supervision of the Senior Manager, Manager, and/or Production Designer and helps deliver designs (environment, scenic, set dressing, props, costume, etc.) for various entertainment projects including live shows, marquee & shoulder events, seasonal atmosphere, character photo ops, symphony activations, and placemaking efforts.

• Works with the Production Designers developing concepts via sketches, storyboards, and photo studies to communicate preliminary design ideas.
• Utilize strong graphic design and concept design skills to create visually compelling and cohesive designs across all aspects of projects, ensuring alignment with brand aesthetics and storytelling goals.
• Develop visually captivating presentations, leveraging graphic design expertise to effectively communicate design concepts and ideas to internal teams, stakeholders, and vendors, ensuring clarity and alignment with project objectives, and meeting the high standards expected at the executive level.
• Assists the Manager of Costume Design by providing design intent documents, costume renderings, color callouts, and other necessary elements for costume design packets.
• Assists in compiling design packages containing detailed design information for internal project teams to review and approve, as well as for vendors to use in bidding and construction processes.
• Collaborates with the licensing team when required to ensure the correct usage of IP imagery, following all style guidelines and specific IP notes.
• Works with the design team to produce seasonal overlays and designs as needed.
• Bring thoughtful, on-brand ideas to creative brainstorms and execution of assignments.
• Assists in monitoring onsite art installations during the construction progress, assisting in identifying and resolving any unexpected conditions and/or discrepancies between the construction, drawings, and design intent.
• Oversees quality checks for the ongoing creative maintenance of scenic elements, with a focus on graphic design and/or illustration elements.
• Collaborates with project team support staff, artists, and vendors in multiple phases of production.
• Assist in sourcing and choosing materials for final creative intent.
• Maintain an understanding of industry trends and apply that knowledge to design assignments and in-field art direction.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the Universal Studios Hollywood Intellectual Properties (past, present & Licensed) across multiple media including film, television, theater, parks, and games.
• Attend and participate in all required design team meetings and off-site training/creative sessions.

This position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and other discounts and perks. Salary range: $68,640 - $75,000

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional creative work experience preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of creative processes and best practices.
• Ability to be flexible with changing work initiatives; coordinate multiple projects and multi-task efficiently within a fast-paced and high-pressure environment while meeting strict deadlines.
• Solid hand and computer drawing skills (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Basic understanding of scenic applications used in construction of scenic elements.
• Expected to work effectively and independently under the guidance and supervision of a Production Designer.
• Ability to design and execute visuals within a set budget.
• Full-time schedule with additional hours as needed during weekends, holidays, and nights.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies

• Concept Development: Collaborate to develop preliminary design concepts.
• Graphic and Concept Design: Create visually compelling designs aligned with brand aesthetics.
• Presentation Skills: Develop presentations that communicate concepts effectively.
• Teamwork: Work closely with team members and vendors.
• Industry Trends: Stay updated and apply knowledge to design tasks.
• Costume Design Support: Provide necessary design elements for costumes.
• Flexibility: Adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Autonomy: Work independently within set budgets.

Additional Information

Applicants may be required to attend an in-person interview at one of our locations. NBCUniversal is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to various protected categories. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

Other Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industries: Broadcast Media, Entertainment, Media Production