Freelance Graphic Artist

MLB Network•Secaucus, NJ

14h•$27•Onsite

About The Position

MLB Network seeks a Freelance Graphic Artist with knowledge and experience of on-air graphics design. The Freelance Graphic Artist will help to create on-air content that reinforces the branding and creative goals as established by the Graphic Designer. It is expected that the Freelance Graphic Artist will maintain and increase knowledge in the Creative Services discipline as well as the business on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years’ broadcast design or related business experience is required.
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrate initiative/ability to complete multiple assignments in a timely manner.
Individual must work well in a dynamic environment and be able to recommend and implement process improvements, work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Demonstrate the tact, diplomacy, decisiveness, and superior people skills required in a pressurized live television environment.
Proficient with After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to sit, stand, and/or kneel for extended periods of time.
Possess the manual dexterity needed to effectively create required work product.
Possess the visual acuity needed to effectively create required work product.
Possess the auditory acuity needed to effectively create required work product.
Must possess excellent analytical and communication skills.
Prompt and regular attendance at an assigned work location.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the television, advertising, affiliate sales or production industries are preferred.
Bachelor’s degree is required; Graphic Design or Motion Design major is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete daily elements for MLB Network shows/properties as assigned department leadership.
Design and produce on-air graphics packages/elements for MLB Network shows/properties.
Design and produce on-air graphics packages/elements for MLB Network sales.
Create templates for MLB Network on-air graphics show/properties support.
Work along with artists to reach creative goals.
Stay current with creative and technical industry trends.
Other such duties as required.