Senior 3D Graphic Designer

This is a Full Time Job

This role is a key contributor to the News Graphics Design team, responsible for shaping the creative execution of broadcast, digital, and special project content.

The Senior Designer will play a critical role across live shows, breaking news, and high-priority Special projects, delivering high-impact graphics under tight deadlines. This position requires a strong understanding of the fast-paced news environment, including real-time production workflows and digital content demands.

This role operates within a 24/7 production environment, requiring flexibility in hours, including late nights and last-minute schedule changes. Close collaboration with the Creative Director and News leadership is essential to ensure creative alignment, consistency, and innovation across all platforms.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on an award-winning team.

Responsibilities:
• Lead projects from concept to execution, ensuring high-quality design, creative alignment, and consistency throughout.
• Support the Creative Director on team initiatives, workflows, and special assignments.
• Act as a team lead when required, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to other designers.
• Develop innovative and effective design solutions under tight timelines, particularly in live and breaking news environments.
• Communicate ideas and concepts clearly to cross-functional stakeholders, including Producers, Managers, and News leadership.
• Provide proactive problem-solving and creative solutions to address production challenges.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail and deadlines.
• Ensure all graphics meet accuracy, editorial standards, and brand guidelines.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication on project status with the Creative Director and key stakeholders.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in broadcast and/or digital news graphics.
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Motion Graphics, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong foundation in typography, layout, color theory, composition, and animation.
• Expert-level proficiency in:
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, After Effects, etc.)
• 3D software (Cinema 4D or Blender) and rendering tools (Redshift or equivalent)
• Figma and Adobe XD
• Expertise in the design and execution of 3D motion graphics, from style frames through final compositing for broadcast.
• Proficiency in Adobe Firefly and AI-driven generative tools, leveraging emerging technologies to enhance creative workflows and content development.
• Advanced knowledge of 3D modeling, lighting, texturing, and rendering workflows.
• Strong motion design skills, including timing, easing, camera movement, and depth.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment without compromising standards.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish, with the ability to clearly present creative ideas.
• Required to work flexible hours, including nights and last-minute schedule changes in a 24/7 production environment.
• Hybrid schedule with on-site presence required for key projects and productions.

Desired Characteristics
• Positive, professional attitude with a strong commitment to collaboration, openness to feedback, and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong design sensibility.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work across departments with competing priorities.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to anticipate needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to articulate creative rationale clearly.
• Self-motivated, organized, and adaptable in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to balance creative excellence with speed and efficiency.

Additional Requirements:
• Reports directly to the Creative Director.