Designer I

The Walt Disney Company•Bristol, CT

14d

About The Position

The Designer I role responsible for the creation and management of live, on-air and storytelling graphics for multiple ESPN productions across our linear and digital content-platforms. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to produce award-winning content while collaborating with world-class teammates on sports’ biggest stages. The Designer I will have the ability to work independently and in groups, often under tight deadlines. The position requires a sharp eye for design, modern graphic communications, and visual storytelling skills, as well as a strong communicator with a deep interest in our brand. The Visual Storytelling division of ESPN Creative Studio is a team of concept artists, animators, visual journalists, photo editors, developers, and designers whose work reaches across all ESPN platforms. We concept, design, and direct on-air motion graphic brand identities for all of ESPN’s live events, studio shows, ESPN+ original content, and streaming. Our team is also responsible for editorial design and photography on the ESPN website, ESPN app, and we lead the creative identity for Andscape.

Requirements

Experience in Broadcast/Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (specifically, Photoshop, Illustrator).
Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory and asset management.
Knowledge of video production, animation principles and techniques preferred.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
A portfolio showcasing a variety of design projects, including digital, print, broadcast, and media.
Passion for sport, with an interest in the sports media industry is a plus.
Available to work varied hours and weekends

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of animation and 3D concepts, tools, and techniques

Responsibilities

Use Adobe software to create designs and animations for ESPN productions adhering to workflow processes.
Collaborate with senior designers and other team members to develop creative concepts and execute design projects.
Works independently and with Show Unit personnel to deliver on-time, on-brand graphic content for live production requests, for on-air linear broadcasts, streaming productions, and digital platforms.
Learn and maintain systems for organizing and managing design assets, including templates, style guides, and libraries.
Assist in the design and production of on-air and studio display graphics, informational graphics, logo design and animations.
Produce and manage identity graphics (player, entity, and brand imagery) and other library content assets.
Support the creation of on-air graphics and animations for live sports broadcasts and highlight packages.
Ensure all designs adhere to brand guidelines and maintain consistency across all platforms
Stay up to date with industry trends and incorporate new design techniques to keep our content fresh and innovative.
Receive and implement feedback from senior designers and art directors to refine design-work
Maintains high standards of efficiency, consistency, accuracy, creativity, and timely delivery of all requests.