Junior Designer at KellyMitchell Group Hartford, CT

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Junior Designer to join their team! The Designer 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 multimedia sports entertainment client's creative studio; including, but not limited to, traditional broadcast, marketing, and product. This position will have an emphasis in the continued support, advancement and innovation of how the brand travels within linear TV programming. If you are a strong communicator, solution-oriented and enthusiastic about learning new skills, apply today!

Duties

• Utilize Adobe Suite to create designs for short-term and long-range assignments
• Work under the direction of senior-level leaders to support all 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 the brand'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
• Effectively communicates out to Production and Project Assignment peers to ensure strong dialogue exists throughout the day, and keep timelines and expectations on track
• Regularly contribute ideas/initiatives, demonstrates desire to push creative to the next level, shows aptitude to learn new software to enhance individual versatility on 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

Desired Skills/Experience

• 3+ years of professional experience working within a creative studio or media organization
• Curiosity around shifting industry trends in design and animation; specifically, within streaming
• Strong grasp of typography, composition, and hierarchy
• Fluent with Adobe Creative Suite and demonstrated hands-on knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe
• Illustrator and Adobe After Effects
• Proven project management skills with ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills with a passion for timely results
• Strong written and verbal communication skillsOnline portfolio/demo reel showcasing creativity, design, and type layout skills
• Reliable work-from-home setup with dependable internet connection
• Demonstrated experience with Cinema4D
• Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects
• Passion for sports
• High-level understanding of design within streaming platforms

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K offered

$23.10 - $33.00 (est. hourly)