Freelance Designer

Job Description

This is a part-time project/limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 4 -12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

Role Purpose

• The Designer role will support Versant properties by creating ground-up broadcast motion design work, as well as updating existing elements and templates to fulfil live event and studio show needs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the creation of graphic and animated elements including in-game insert and interstitial graphics, show packages, opens and titles

• Effectively communicate concepts and ideas to the Art Director and design team

• Able to work on multiple packages and projects at the same time, while maintaining consistency with the overall graphic package

• Able to interface and work well with multiple producers and departments under tight deadlines, and short timelines

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• College graduate with degree in graphic design or fine arts
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working at a network or broadcast design agency
• Understanding of the implementation of design elements in network television and live sports environments a must
• Passion for smart, functional design, and an understanding of the balance between information and entertainment
• Strong at concept & storyboard design
• Strong design and typography skills
• Strong understanding of the value of good motion theory
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Must be flexible, detail-oriented, deadline driven and a good collaborator
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Expert knowledge of Adobe After Effects
• Extensive knowledge of Maxon Cinema 4D, including modeling, texturing, lighting, animating, use of dynamics, MoGraph, render optimization, Red Shift, etc.

Desired Characteristics:

• Love of Sports a plus
• Passion for show packaging and knowledge of current trends in graphic design

Additional Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• It is the policy of Versant and Versant’s affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

For LA County and City Residents Only: VERSANT Media will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com.

VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.

VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means.