Senior Vizrt News Designer

Description

The company is hiring a senior designer with strong Vizrt, 3D design and organizational skills to lead the in-house design group.

You will work with the Design Manager and Production Manager to build group-wide news templates and show packages, plus tailored versions for the needs of individual station markets.

You will mentor designers as they apply these templates and assets to news, marketing, sales and digital work across 35 local TV stations and two local radio stations.

Responsibilities

• Design on-air news templates in Vizrt for the station group.
• Help roll out new templates and features for on-air storytelling.
• Organize and catalog station branded assets used across platforms.
• Identify patterns that can support standardized news templates.
• Create show packages for individual stations and for the group.
• Mentor designers and guide their work on news, marketing, sales and digital projects.

Requirements

• Experience designing, developing and maintaining an on-air news graphics package.
• A track record of designing and animating news templates, motion graphics, series packages or streaming content that builds audience engagement and brand recognition.
• Experience working in collaborative teams to keep workflows efficient and projects successful.
• Expert-level skill in Adobe Creative Suite and 3D software, including Viz Artist and C4D.
• Skill in visualization, concept development, motion design, layout, typography, color theory, photography, and 2D and 3D animation.
• A portfolio that shows creative problem solving and current design trends applied to produce strong results.
• Ability to explain design reasoning and process to creative teams and editorial managers.
• A willing mentor who collaborates well and helps grow team performance.
• A leader in the making who has delivered team projects by working with colleagues, motivating them and meeting client goals.
• Scripting or coding skills are a plus.
• Related military experience will be considered.

Conditions

This is an in-person role.

You will report to the design office in Winter Park, FL.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage that extends to your spouse or partner and dependents.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Emotional wellness support.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• LGBTQ+ health services.
• Additional benefits designed around the needs of you and your family.