Visual Storytelling Designer II

This is a Full Time Job


ESPN Creative Studio is looking for a Designer II to join its award-winning Visual Storytelling team. The Designer II Visual Storytelling position is responsible for the hands-on creation, development and delivery of design and motion across multiple platforms. This role supports both quick-turn and long-range assignments and collaborates with partners across ESPN Creative Studio, including, but not limited to, content, product, marketing, ad sales, and broadcast.

Responsibilities:
• Utilize Adobe Suite to create designs for short-term and long-range assignments.
• Work under the direction of senior-level leaders to support all ESPN platforms in the creation of elements such as television graphics, key art, quick-form edits, animation packages, cross-company branding, social templates, marketing materials, etc.
• Collaborate effectively with creative and editorial partners to elevate ESPN's storytelling.
• Contribute compelling, elevated design and motion solutions that support our continual pursuit of creative excellence.
• Integrate seamlessly into established team workflows and processes.
• Translate assignment details and creative direction into custom graphical layout and animated solutions.
• Possesses strong individual and team communication skills - effectively communicate with Production and Project Assignment peers to ensure strong dialogue exists throughout the day & keep timelines & expectations on track (Teams/Email/Asana).
• Regularly contribute ideas/initiatives, demonstrate desire to push creative to the next level, show aptitude to learn new software to enhance individual versatility on assignments.
• Be highly motivated, work well under pressure, and effectively prioritize multiple daily assignments.
• Maintain high standards of efficiency, consistency, accuracy, creativity, and timely delivery of all requests.
• Recognize, report, and help troubleshoot equipment/software/work environment issues.
• Express a strong willingness to learn, absorb, and flex in the day-to-day.
• Employ decision-making that supports streamlined, systematic approaches to long-term design structures.

Basic Qualifications
• Minimum 3 years of professional motion and design experience working within a creative studio or media organization.
• Strong grasp of motion theory, typography, composition, and hierarchy.
• Fluent with Adobe Creative Suite; Demonstrated hands-on knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe After Effects.
• Proven project management skills with ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a passion for timely results.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Online portfolio/demo reel showcasing your creativity, design, and type layout skills.
• Curiosity around shifting industry trends in design and animation; specifically, within a DTC model.
• Reliable work-from-home setup with dependable internet connection.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in Cinema4D
• Knowledge of Figma
• High-level understanding of design within DTC platforms
• Knowledge of the sports design space, trends, and an understanding of ESPN's place amongst the competition

Basic Education
• High School Diploma

Preferred Education
• Bachelor's Degree in related field

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