Key Result Areas

• The Designer will be responsible for the production of high quality graphic design material for promotions and branding, both on and off air.
• They must have the ability to effectively communicate design ideas through storyboards, style frames and mock-ups.
• They will be required to work on all aspects required for a design project, including logo design, production of 2d and 3d motion graphics, post production work, and assets for print and web.
• They must be able to see a project through from start to finish and ensure all assets required are delivered on-time and to requirements
• They must display an understanding of the market and the NBD Products strategy and share a continued involvement in developing these brands
• They must continue to learn new software and develop design skills required for the job, and be prepared to undertake training where necessary
• They must be prepared to work out of hours where reasonably required, in line with the responsibility of the job.

Strategic Planning & Decision Making

• The designer will be highly competent in interpreting a design brief, and work closely with the Producers and Team lead graphics Designer to understand and define the brief requirements. They will provide expertise, creative input and effective design solutions within an agreed time-scale and budget.

Requirements

Knowledge & Skills

• A creative thinker, with an excellent and proven ability to visually and verbally communicate ideas.
• Ability to define, characterize, and communicate solution design at a creative level
• Excellent Design & animation skills, proficient in mainstream graphics software, including but not limited to: Vizrt/Any live playout software, Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D/3D Max/Maya, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Animate.
• Highly motivated with a strong sense of belief in creative ideas.
• Strongly committed to working as part of a creative team
• Excellent visual design vocabulary and client facing skills
• Excellent verbal, visual and presentation skills
• The ability to produce and communicate a consistent stream of fresh ideas
• Experience working within a wide variety of visual styles
• Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities
• Excellent creative design abilities.
• Excellent understanding of motion design and animation, both 2D and 3D
• Have a strong brand awareness, particularly within a television environment.
• Have a thorough knowledge and passion for television.
• Be forward thinking and enthusiastic in ideas and approach.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Able to prioritize tasks and projects.

Education

• Degree in graphic design, animation, fine arts or communication or equivalent certification or job experience desirable

Professional Experience

• Proven experience of creative contribution as part of a design team within the television or motion graphics industry
• The role requires excellent design & animation skills and broad experience in all stages of the creative design and production process.
• Experience with storyboarding, layout, typography, logo design and some experience and understanding of print, sound and video editing.