Motion Graphics Designer

This is a Full Time Job

DESCRIPTION:

Working closely with HTV's Design Manager, the position is responsible for the creation of custom station elements, as well as mentoring a team of graphic artists in the production of news, promotion/marketing, sales, and digital graphics that are shared across 27 HTV markets. The position reports to HTV's Design Manager.

Job Responsibilities
• Develop custom graphics for local HTV markets that complement HTV station brands and HTV products shared by the group
• Develop motion, digital, and print designs for our stations, brands, and digital products
• Work with Design Manager to oversee the implementation of templates and motion toolkits
• Assist in cataloging all existing branded collateral materials at local stations (trucks, exterior building signage, interior signage including sets, etc.); assist in the creation of company-wide design templates for use by local stations

Requirements:
• Experience designing on-air television news, marketing, and digital graphics packages
• Experience working in a collaborative environment with a team of graphic artists and collaborating with news managers and creative managers on contemporary presentations, and an understanding of how graphics drive storytelling and marketing
• Proficient in all Adobe Creative Suite programs, Cinema 4D, and Vizrt
• Must have extensive television production background with a clear understanding of the integration of design, editorial, and production processes
• Ability to produce high-quality results within the parameters of technological infrastructure and Hearst style guide
• Experience in print design
• Extraordinary visualization, conceptualization, and motion design skills with a strong background in typography, color theory, photography, design layout, and 2D and 3D animation. Portfolio work should demonstrate knowledge of current industry trends and techniques
• Can articulate design rationale and be comfortable explaining and answering questions about design concepts to both designers and editorial management
• Can identify and nurture talent
• Can coordinate and direct projects involving a team of designers
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Can motivate the graphics team to consistently deliver an innovative product
• Can articulate, promote, and advance a centralized graphics agenda to the Orlando-based graphics team and stations and brands
• Comprehensive firsthand knowledge of on-air, print, and digital graphics importance and functionality combined