MPT Broadcast Designer/Animator

State of Maryland•Annapolis, MD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Maryland Public Television (MPT) is seeking a Broadcast Designer/Animator to support its production and marketing goals by creating high-quality graphics for broadcast and interactive applications. This role involves working closely with the Managing Director and Art Director of Creative Services to achieve overall editorial and design direction for creative assignments. The Broadcast Designer will receive project assignments and collaborate with various in-house and outside clients to produce artistic materials that effectively communicate the quality and value of MPT's products and services.

Requirements

Minimum five (5) years of experience in Broadcast Design and Animation.
Experience with 2-D animation, graphics compositing, graphic design for print media, and Adobe Creative Suite applications (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).
Experience with Maya, 3DS MAX or Cinema 4D for 3-D Animation.
Possession of a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Nice To Haves

Experience may be substituted on a year by year basis for up to three years of education from an accredited College or University in a related field.

Responsibilities

Design and produce high-quality graphics for broadcast video that fully support both the technical and style requirements of MPT and PBS.
Research source materials, devise logos, create motion type, backgrounds and environments when creating program opens and style packages, program day parts and stunt promotion, and any other graphic project as assigned.
Design and produce high-quality graphics for broadcast video, online applications, and social media platforms that fully support both the technical and style requirements of MPT and PBS.
Research source materials; develop branding for campaigns and programs; devise key art; create type layouts and motion graphics and animations as assigned.
Create print media for logos, signage, packaging, presentations, sales deck materials, marketing brochures, posters, and postcards that adhere to MPT’s brand guidelines.
Maintain all project files for easy future access.
Perform routine maintenance on hardware.
Ensure all software is updated regularly.
Recommend appropriate equipment purchases or software upgrades.
Keep current on all relevant developments in the rapidly changing arts field.
Endeavor to use the latest techniques in typography and motion graphics.
Maintain accurate time sheets and in-kind billing records for each assigned project.
Submit all required records and reports on time to ensure proper billing and cost accounting.