Remote Designer II — Elevate Visual Storytelling & Motion

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

Job summary

ESPN Creative Studio is seeking a Designer II in Bristol, CT to actively create and deliver design and motion across ESPN’s platforms, supporting quick-turn and long-range projects. You will collaborate with content, product, marketing, and broadcast teams while advancing ESPN’s brand within DTC initiatives.

The role requires at least 3 years of professional motion/design experience, strong typography and layout skills, and fluency with Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

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 the ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Online portfolio/demo reel showcasing your creativity, design, and type layout skills.
• Curiosity around shifting industry trends in design and animation within a DTC model.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Adobe Suite to create designs for short‑term and long‑range assignments.
• Support all ESPN platforms in the creation of elements such as television graphics, key art, quick‑form edits, animation packages, social templates, and marketing materials.
• Collaborate with creative and editorial partners to elevate ESPN’s storytelling.
• Contribute design and motion solutions that support ongoing creative excellence.
• Maintain timely delivery of all requests and keep timelines on track.
• Translate assignment details into custom graphical layout and animated solutions.

Skills

Motion design

Adobe Creative Suite

Typography & layout

Project management

Communication

Portfolio/demo reel

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Cinema4D

Figma

After Effects

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

ESPN Creative Studio is seeking a Designer II in Bristol, CT to actively create and deliver design and motion across ESPN’s platforms, supporting quick-turn and long-range projects. You will collaborate with content, product, marketing, and broadcast teams while advancing ESPN’s brand within DTC initiatives.

The role requires at least 3 years of professional motion/design experience, strong typography and layout skills, and fluency with Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.