Designer II — Remote-Ready Visual Storytelling & Motion

ESPN; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 72,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work setup

Job summary

ESPN Creative Studio seeks a Designer II to create and deliver design and motion across multiple platforms. You will work under senior leadership to support ESPN TV graphics, key art, quick edits, and social templates, while collaborating with editorial and product teams.

The role emphasizes ongoing innovation for ESPN's brand across DTC initiatives, requiring strong typography, layout skills, and a proactive, collaborative mindset with a reliable home setup.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional motion and design experience in a creative studio or media organization.
• Strong grasp of motion theory, typography, composition, and hierarchy.
• Fluent with Adobe Creative Suite; hands-on knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.
• Proven project management skills with ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Online portfolio/demo reel showcasing creativity, design, and typography.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Adobe Suite to create designs for short-term and long-range assignments.
• Support ESPN platforms in creating elements such as television graphics, key art, quick-form edits, animation packages, and social templates.
• Collaborate with creative and editorial partners to elevate ESPN's storytelling.
• Deliver compelling design and motion solutions that meet high creative standards.
• Integrate into established team workflows and communicate effectively with peers.

Skills

Motion design

Typography

Composition

Project management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe After Effects

Cinema4D

Figma

Job description

ESPN Creative Studio seeks a Designer II to create and deliver design and motion across multiple platforms. You will work under senior leadership to support ESPN TV graphics, key art, quick edits, and social templates, while collaborating with editorial and product teams.

The role emphasizes ongoing innovation for ESPN's brand across DTC initiatives, requiring strong typography, layout skills, and a proactive, collaborative mindset with a reliable home setup.