Designer II
Bristol, CT, USA On-site
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About the role
The Visual Storytelling division of ESPN Creative Studio is a team of creative directors, art directors, animators, concept artists, visual journalists, photo editors, web developers, graphic designers and strategy producers whose work reaches every ESPN platform: We lead the creative direction and execution of on-air brand identities for ESPN’s live events and studio shows. We are responsible for the creative content on ESPN.com and the ESPN app, including photography, illustration, and interactive storytelling. We create and produce key art for ESPN+ and manage product art across our digital products. We manage the design voice of our ESPN brand, from holistic marketing campaigns to cross-platform creative systems. ESPN Creative Studio is looking for a Designer II to join its award-winning Visual Storytelling team. The Designer II 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, and traditional broadcast. This position will have an emphasis on the continued support, advancement, and innovation of how the ESPN brand travels within DTC initiatives.
What you'll bring
- Minimum of 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 the 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.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Experience in Cinema4D.
- Knowledge of Figma.