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Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Role Purpose

The NBC Sports On Air Graphics Team (Stamford, CT) is looking for a full time staff Art Director for its rapidly growing portfolio of live sports properties and studio shows.  Join a team of sports fanatics that have an equal appreciation for typography, design and information layout.  Your role will involve leading teams of designers, animators and graphics integrators in the creation of new packages, as well as leading teams in the weekly management of existing on-air packages.  Working closely with coordinating producers of various properties, a collaborative and inspiring spirit is essential to the success of this role, carefully balancing patience with a ‘get-to-air’ urgency.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with teams of designers to conceptualize, design, create and integrate high-end sports graphics packages for broadcast, cable and streaming platforms.
• Review and collaborate with CD’s and other AD’s on the overall look and feel and direction of packages, to align with creative briefs and ensure quality throughout the process.
• Manage and develop artists and designers within the larger department, creating opportunities throughout the year professional growth.
• Work collaboratively with Project Management and Scheduling to identify the most efficient ways to manage graphics production and to ensure project budgets are maintained.
• Supervise the day-to-day design and production for studio and on-air graphics.
• Lead creative teams to create best in class motion graphics packages for sports broadcasting.

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years experience working at a network or broadcast design agency
• College graduate with degree in graphic design, fine arts or similar
• Complete understanding of live sports graphics packaging a must (ie. Insert and scoring GFX, Interstitials, Transitions, Wraparound packaging, etc.)
• Hands-on ability with strong technical skills (After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, C4D, Redshift, etc.)
• Passion for show packaging and knowledge of current trends in graphic design
• Strong concept, storyboard design and presentation skills
• Deep appreciation for design, typography and information graphics layout
• Collaborative, encouraging and engaging spirit
• Inspiring portfolio of relatable work in the field of sports graphics production

Additional Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal’ s affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week in the Stamford, CT headquarters.

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.