Graphic Designer
Connecticut Sun
Uncasville, CTThis was removed by the employer on 2/4/2022 3:16:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Position Summary: This position is responsible for designing graphics and animation for marketing and sales materials, merchandise, broadcast, and in-game use. Projects will incorporate Connecticut Sun and New England Black Wolves players, coaches, fans as well as sponsors. Responsible for assisting with production duties including producing, writing, and video production projects as assigned. Responsible for supporting and helping shape the development of concepts, designs, and production of a variety of projects including print, online, broadcast, social media, logos, presentations, and more.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: includes but is not limited to:
2D & Design Responsibilities/Requirements:
• Designs motion graphics and titles utilizing After Effects, Illustrator, and/or Photoshop (Adobe Suite)
• Understand Typographic, layout, composition, color theory, and information design principles.
• Photo manipulation; resize, crop, add/remove objects, color correct. Knowledge in designing static & animated ads for web, social, email, etc.
• Computer skills required: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook); Adobe Creative Services Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects); Apple Mac OSX platform.
• CMYK Printing Processes & ProductionEdits video features utilizing Adobe Premiere for the Connecticut Sun
• Works with agency to assist in the creation of all graphics, collateral, images, and other projects assists in updating website graphics, including banners, cover photos, web ads, etc. for both teams
Web Design Responsibilities/Requirements
• Experience with front-end development: HTML5 (Semantic), CSS3, JavaScript (ES6)
• Experience with SVG AnimationsExperience with CMS
• Bonus if you have experience with: Microdata, Meta Tags for SEO, Node.js, React with Hooks, Jest Unit Testing
3D & Motion Graphics Responsibilities/Requirements
• Design and animate dynamic 2D and 3D motion graphics used in all aspects of in-arena video productions (i.e., videoboards, ribbon signage, internal displays, and video productions).
• Build all motion graphics for CT SUN brand including, headshots, interactive graphics packages, lower thirds, team highlight videos, corporate partner activations, etc.
• Build sponsored and branded LED and Video Board content for in-arena
• Conceptualize and manage the development and implementation of a wide variety of broadcast design vehicles including title opens, logo designs, transitions, in-game features, bumps, teases, LED fascia animations, various digital content, etc...
• Work with the Content Team made up of shooters, editors, and producers to create projects that improve the overall brand and product.
• Implement, execute and maintain graphic elements and packages used across CT SUN content plans.
• Proactively supply creative ideas while demonstrating a desire to push designs and animations to the next level.
• Intertwine video with motion graphics and animation to create immersive and entertaining content.
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities: Additional duties as assigned
Competencies: Incumbent will master the following competencies while in this position:
• Creative development and the execution of promotion
• Understanding of advertising and the use of social media
Training Requirements:
• Knowledge of all programs and applications related to video editing and web development.