Freelance Motion Graphic Designer - NBC Sports (Live On Air Graphics)

Nbcuniversal Media, LLC; Connecticut; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a talented freelance Motion Graphic Designer to join their dynamic NBC Sports team. This exciting position involves crafting visually stunning graphics for live sports broadcasts and studio shows, requiring both creativity and technical expertise. You'll collaborate closely with a small team of passionate designers, ensuring that each project meets the high standards of quality and urgency. If you're driven by a love for design and sports, and are ready to bring your skills to a vibrant and fast-paced environment, this opportunity could be perfect for you. Join a company that values creativity and innovation in the heart of Stamford.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in broadcast design with a strong portfolio.
• Expertise in Adobe tools and motion graphics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create graphic elements for live sports broadcasts and studio shows.
• Collaborate with a creative team under tight deadlines.

Skills

Motion Design

Graphic Design

Storyboarding

Typography

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Graphic Design or Fine Arts

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Maxon Cinema 4D

Job description

Freelance Motion Graphic Designer - NBC Sports (Live On Air Graphics)

• 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.

This is a freelance full-time hours project / limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 4 - 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed. Conversion to full-time staff could be a consideration for this role.

The NBC Sports On Air Graphics Team is looking for a freelance full-time staff broadcast motion graphics designer for its rapidly growing portfolio of live sports properties and studio shows. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include hands-on production of ground-up broadcast motion design work, as well as updating existing elements and templates for properties such as Sunday Night Football, NBA, Premier League, College Football and more. Every day you will be working in After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Cinema 4D, and having a strong handle on these tools is essential.

Since you will be working with a tight group of sports design creatives, a collaborative and engaging spirit is essential to the success of this role, elevating the craft with a ‘get-to-air’ urgency.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with a small creative team, establishing design tonality and graphic look-and-feel for various properties in the NBC Sports Group portfolio.
• Responsible for the creation of graphic and animated elements including in-game insert and interstitial graphics, show packages, opens and titles.
• Effectively communicate concepts and ideas to the Art Director and design team.
• Able to work on multiple packages and projects at the same time, while maintaining consistency with the overall graphic package.
• Able to interface and work well with multiple producers and departments under tight deadlines, and short timelines.
• Must be willing to work at the NBC Sports Group facility in Stamford, CT at least 3 days of the week.

Minimum Requirements:

• College graduate with degree in graphic design or fine arts.
• 5+ years experience working at a network or broadcast design agency.
• Understanding of the implementation of design elements in network television and live sports environments a must.
• Passion for show packaging and knowledge of current trends in graphic design.
• Strong at concept & storyboard design.
• Strong design and typography skills.
• Strong understanding of the value of good motion theory.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Must be flexible, detail-oriented, deadline driven and a good collaborator.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe After Effects.
• Extensive knowledge of Maxon Cinema 4D, including modeling, texturing, lighting, animating, use of dynamics, MoGraph, render optimization, Red Shift, etc.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Must submit a reel or portfolio for consideration (please provide password if protected).
• 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.

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].