Motions Graphic Designer - Spectrum Networks

What we’re looking for: The Motion Graphics Designer create graphics including, but not limited to: icons, headshots, full screen images, and maps for the daily needs of the news channel. Build templates for news implementation and create animations for promotions and show elements. Maintain the consistency in the brand when creating graphics for promotions and marketing. Additionally, the Graphic Designer will serve many clients, which include promos, live remote, live studio, programming and sales/marketing initiatives.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Conceptualize, design and produce original on air graphics, marketing promos, web promotion, outdoor billboards, print ads, news trucks and news graphics.
• Update and maintain a consistent creative look on marketing materials for Spectrum Networks.
• Actively and consistently support on-air, digital and app news products as well as other portions of the business by understanding the requester’s objective and finding a creative way to illustrate it.
• Adhere to the Spectrum Networks style guide in all co-branded materials.
• Ensure compliance with design, brand, legal and/or accessibility standards/requirements.
• Collaborate with team members and internal stakeholders.
• Manage general upkeep of assigned company equipment.
• Maintain efficient filing and back-up procedures for graphics materials.
• Create still and/or animated graphics that range from lower thirds, bumpers, and logos.
• Utilize correct grammar and spelling in design projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned**.**

Qualifications:
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and Premiere Pro
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience with 3D / Animation a plus
• Experience with Chyron, Cinema 4D a plus
• Understanding of current graphic design best practices
• Strong attention to detail
• Strategic, creative thinking, ability to brainstorm
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work under daily deadline pressure while demonstrating strong design skills
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Communication: excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly communicate solutions; and able to relate well with diverse populations and age groups
• Interpersonal: ability to interface with internal company personnel
• Attitude: requires adaptability, enthusiasm, initiative and a positive approach to problem solving; must enjoy working with people
• Must adhere to attendance guidelines

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field or comparable work experience
• 3+ years’ work experience designing for television, print and web applications

Our Culture: Every employee is an influencer and culture keeper. We expect respectful communication (despite pressure), openness to feedback, an eagerness to learn, and an overall positive attitude! Roles may require the following:

• Overtime may be required to meet deadlines
• Varying schedule due to, breaking news and/or daily news coverage requirements
• Provide 24x7, 365 days per year, on-call support. May entail phone or physical presence at the facility for equipment failure or other disasters. This includes, but is not limited to equipment and power failures, loss of contracted services, storms or severe weather, and schedule conflicts
• Participation in an established on-call rotation

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