Designer II, Streaming

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The Visual Storytelling division of ESPN Creative Studio is a team of concept artists, animators, visual journalists, photo editors, developers, and designers whose work reaches across all ESPN platforms. We concept, design, and direct on-air motion graphic brand identities for all of ESPN’s live events, studio shows, ESPN+ original content, and streaming. Our team is also responsible for editorial design and photography on the ESPN website, ESPN app, and we lead the creative identity for Andscape.

The Designer II position is responsible for the creation, development and delivery of designs 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 broadcast, product and marketing. This position will have an emphasis in the continued support, advancement and innovation of how the ESPN brand travels across our products. If you are a strong communicator, solution-oriented and enthusiastic about learning new skills, come join our team.

Please include a link to your portfolio on your resume, showcasing a variety of design projects, including digital, print, broadcast, and media.

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, cross-company branding, social templates, marketing materials, etc.

• Collaborate effectively with creative and editorial partners to elevate ESPN’s storytelling.

• Contribute compelling, elevated design 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 solutions. 

• Possesses strong individual and team communication skills - effectively communicates out to Production and Project Assignment peers to ensure strong dialogue exists throughout the day & keep timelines & expectations on track (Slack/Email/Asana/Zoom).

• Regularly contribute ideas/initiatives, demonstrates a desire to push creative to the next level, shows aptitude to learn new software to enhance individual versatility on assignments.

• Must 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 three years of professional experience …