Senior Art Director

📋 Description

• Create industry leading work that inspires and brings big ideas to life.

• Oversee and create multi-discipline design projects across platforms and products; with an emphasis in DTC initiatives.

• Direct strategic design systems that are engineered for long-term success.

• Lead advanced design and animation builds and understand changing industry tools and technology.

• Prepare and present creative briefs to internal and external stakeholders.

• Continually evolve the build and infrastructure of our multiplatform design campaigns.

• Push for creative excellence and innovation while balancing the priorities of the business.

• Partner with stakeholder groups across ESPN to ensure collaborative success.

• Adhere to established team workflows and processes.

• Build, lead, and inspire a talented team of designers.

• Hold regular 1:1s with your team members to foster an environment of growth and communication.

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience working within a creative studio or media organization.

• In-depth knowledge of motion graphics, animation principles/techniques and render engines.

• Experience in responsive digital design deliverables.

• Experience in leading brand identities and design systems.

• An understanding of the common behaviors of deliverables for digital and broadcast.

• A complete understanding of typography, composition, hierarchy, and design.

• Comfort and experience in leading teams and presenting to Senior Leadership.

• Fluent with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Cinema 4D.

• Proven project management skills with ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Reliable work-from-home setup with strong internet connection.

🏖️ Benefits

• A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package,

• Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.