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Graphic Designer
Spectrum
Raleigh, NC, United States
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Spectrum Networks is currently seeking a Graphics Designer. Below please find a brief description of the essential duties and responsibilities required to function successfully in this position
Summary of Role:
This role will be responsible for visually conveying and maintaining the Spectrum Networks brand through the creation of still and motion graphics . The Animator / Graphic Designer can create assets for all facets of design & production for a live, news television network. TheAnimator / Graphic Designer should be capable of taking projects through the phases of concept, design, production and delivery. Additionally, the Animator / Graphic Designer will serve many clients which include promos, live remote, live studio, programmingand sales/marketing initiatives not only in their respective market, but across the footprint. This individual should have extensive knowledge working with AfterEffects and serve as a mentor to Graphic Designers.
This position should be able to create a project inAfterEffects using advanced techniques and applicable plug-ins. On occasion, this position can be called upon to assist creating daily news graphics. Creation of motion graphics is also required which include, but are not limited to: Special Storystarters,Promotions, Show Opens, On-Set Backgrounds, Promotional Elements and Videoboxes. Additional assets created by the Animator / Graphic Designer include Print collateral, both large and small, Set pieces such as duratrans, large backdrops and signage for LIVE events such as political debates, web elements such as banners and blasts, and Chyron templates.
Essential Job Functions:
• Maintain the consistency of the Spectrum Networks brand and ensure the entire staff is maintaining the look of the brand
• Work collaboratively with graphics producers, news staff, art directors and creative directors
• Demonstrate proficiency using networked graphics equipment
• Maintain high level of accuracy and attention to detail in order to ensure information conveyed on air is accurate
• Remain abreast of current design styles and software
• Ensure delivery of all necessary design pieces and that all design deliverables are accurate and tested by the News / Tech departments before air
• Ensure that all non-English text used in designs is accurately translated
• Supply base files, design elements, movie files, Lyric files etc, to the rest of the footprint as needed using the appropriate file transfer
• Assist in training new hires, freelancers and interns
• Ensure the staff adheres to design initiatives set forth by CS Management
• Be able to take aesthetic photographs of talent, sets, etc, as needed
• Graphic Design / Animation Production:
• Create base files to be used as reference for future graphics and assets
• Generate assets to be used in graphics templates as well as custom graphics as needed
• Generate animated assets to be used in promotions
• Design and execute elements for specials
• Modify automated graphics templates in Chyron
• Design maps using Curious Maps
• Create Print material including small ads, posters and roadside billboards
• Create set design pieces including looping, animated backgrounds for plasma displays
and backdrops
• Design promotional material such as pins and giveaway items
• Design web content such as banners, blasts and animated messages
• Other assigned duties as the industry, technology and stations continue to evolve
Knowledge & Experience
• Keen eye for aesthetic design / Attention to Detail
• 2D Animation
• 3D Animation (a plus if they know Cinema 4D or Maya)
• Graphic Design
• Typography
• Photography
• Print
• Ability to work under pressure
• Adherence to deadlines
• Character Generator (Chyron)
• Understanding of server-based templates and automation
• SMS / Black Storm
• Render Codecs
• Curious Maps
• After Effects
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Cinema 4D
• Flash
• Font Book
• Quicktime
• Project / responsibility delegation / Multi-tasking / Time Management
• Internet knowledge / Search Engines
• Remote File Transfer such as Fetch, FTP, Hightail and Hot Sync
• Remote access (VNC)
• Microsoft Word / Excel
• Camio
• Dalet
• Web Design
• Interpersonal Communication
• Creative thinking / Conceptualization
• Current events
• Mac / PC Platforms
• TV Production
• Set Design
• Schedule Flexibility
Formal Education & Certification
• Minimum college design degree, trade certificate or equivalent
• Mandatory minimum of 3 - 5 years television news graphics production
• Ability to work long hours, nights, holidays, weekends, during severe weather and breaking news situations