Creative Director

NBCUniversal • Universal City, CA

3h • $120,000 - $160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
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.
NBC’S Integrated Design Team is seeking a Creative Director, Brand Creative to join our award-winning in-house design team. This candidate will be tasked with directing the daily maintenance and long-term evolution of the NBC identity system. They will also be expected to spearhead creative efforts that bring both our brand and our shows to market.
This role requires a hands-on, creative thinker capable of conceptualizing, directing, and launching creative solutions for all brand identity and brand marketing efforts. This includes leading creatives, internal partners, and outside vendors in the development and execution of print, motion, digital, social, outdoor, on-air, and on-platform advertising. This candidate will report to the VP of Brand Creative, and they must be comfortable working in-close collaboration with other Creative Directors, Designers, Writers, Project Managers, and senior level Executives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in brand and title creative direction, directing teams of creatives with varying skillsets across multiple projects with variable timelines and deliverables
• Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Animation or equivalent work experience within an entertainment environment (agency and client-side experience preferred, but not mandatory)
• A world-class typographic and compositional eye, with experience working on brand systems and multi-platform brand identities
• Comfortable in both static and motion design environments, with a creative vocabulary that encompasses both worlds
• Strong communication and presentation skills with comprehensive knowledge of Powerpoint and Figma (or at least a willingness to become a power-user)
• Self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment or on your own when needed
• Proficient in design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Frame.io) and Microsoft Office/Teams, Sharepoint, Dropbox, Slack, Basecamp

Responsibilities

• Help lead the development, day-to-day maintenance, and long-term evolution of NBC’s brand identity, including but not limited to logos, typography, brand systems, and style guides
• Ensure consistent brand expression and integration across broadcast, streaming, digital, social, print, and out of home creative
• Guide internal teams in the training, application, and use of new and existing creative elements, style guides, and toolkits
• Design and present clear, concise, and comprehensive presentations that showcase new creative to cross-functional partners and senior executives
• Willingness, confidence, and technical skills to develop creative on your own, not only to effectively communicate design ideas, concepts, and campaigns for concept approval, but also to build and finalize working files at critical moments for use in real-world production and consumer-facing media
• Develop and direct marketing concepts and campaigns for both the NBC brand and NBC shows/specials
• Direct teams of Designers, Animators, Writers, and other team members in the day-to-day development of creative promoting the NBC Brand and NBC Shows
• Conduct creative reviews with internal teams and external vendors, translating executive feedback into actionable and clear creative direction
• Develop and present clear, compelling presentations that showcase creative solutions and campaign ideas to senior level executives

Benefits

• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.
• Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
• Salary range: $120,000- $160,000 (bonus eligible and long-term incentive eligible)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director