Digital Media Associate - Design
ESPN
Bristol, CTThis was removed by the employer on 6/29/2017 2:09:00 PM PST
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Project-Digital Media Associate (Design)
The ESPN Digital Media Associate position is a 12-month rotational program that develops candidates by providing personalized learning experiences based on individual objectives and current business needs. The Digital Media Associates (DMAs) Designer will gain real-world experience from a variety of Design units within Digital and Print Media, including, but not limited to ESPN.com, Product and ESPN The Magazine. The DMA Designer will learn how diverse departments collaborate in the design process, identifying and readying content for distribution across ESPN. The DMA program is intended to develop junior-level associates for increased responsibility within ESPN Digital and Print Media.
This is a project position with an estimated length of one year.
Responsibilities
• Passion for collaborating with editorial on content creation that serves the fan
• Pitch, prototype and develop innovative storytelling features for both timely news stories and longer term projects
• Contribute to the interaction and interface design of ESPN.com and ESPN app features on mobile device platforms while aligning to ESPN Digital Design process guidelines
• Establish and maintain relationships with editors, content partners, product managers, and developers for collaboration on projects
• Follow established ESPN design guidelines
• Clearly communicate design decisions and process with clear rationale
Basic Qualifications
• Candidates must have experience working within the field of design
• Knowledge in typography, design hierarchy, data visualization and layout
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop/Illustrator), and Sketch from Bohemian Coding
• Intimate knowledge of Mac OS X and general PC knowledge
• Exceptional time management skills
• Demonstrated record of contributing to design solutions on tight deadlines
• Self-motivated, a natural problem-solver, and a good communicator with a demonstrated ability to multitask
• Familiarity and understanding of the ESPN brand offering, and a passion for sports as a fan and as a business
Preferred Qualifications
• Working knowledge of responsive design and auto-layout
• Data Visualization experience
• Motion and animation skills
• Assigned illustrations
• Experience working within the news industry
• Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Required Education
• High School Diploma
Preferred Education
• Bachelor's Degree in Design or a related field
Company Overview
At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.
Additional Information:
ESPN is an equal opportunity employer - Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Our goal is to create an inclusive workplace for all.