Senior Graphics Designer, Live Sports Production

Senior Graphics Designer, [REDACTED] Sports

[REDACTED] is seeking a Senior Designer for our Global Live Sports Production Creative Services team. This role will work with the Sr. Creative Services Manager to design and execute high-quality graphics for our live sports programming and studio shows. This position requires strong design skills, technical proficiency, creative vision, and the ability to deliver exceptional work under tight deadlines.

This role will drive the creative execution of on-air and on-set graphics for Live Sports Productions, collaborating with internal teams and external partners. The Senior Designer will create compelling visual solutions that enhance the viewer experience across our entire sports portfolio.

A successful candidate will have extensive experience in broadcast design and motion graphics, with a proven track record of delivering innovative creative work. You will work alongside production, creative services, and technical operations teams, often independently managing multiple projects simultaneously.

You will balance creative exploration with practical execution, ensuring designs meet both aesthetic and technical requirements. The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality standards will be critical to success.

The desire to push creative boundaries while staying current with design trends and emerging technologies will be essential. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, working on projects that set new standards in sports broadcasting. Deep understanding of sports graphics conventions and audience expectations will be crucial.

Key job responsibilities

• Designing original graphics packages for live sports events and studio programming, including lower thirds, bumpers, transitions, and full-screen graphics
• Creating motion graphics and animations that enhance storytelling and viewer engagement
• Developing style guides and design systems that ensure visual consistency across platforms
• Collaborating with producers and directors to translate creative briefs into compelling visual solutions
• Presenting design concepts and iterating based on stakeholder feedback
• Maintaining brand consistency while innovating within [REDACTED]'s visual identity
• Mentoring designers and providing constructive feedback on their work
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight production deadlines
• Staying current with industry trends, tools, and best practices in broadcast design

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
• 7 years of professional design experience in broadcast, sports, or entertainment
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)
• Portfolio demonstrating motion graphics and broadcast design work
• Deep understanding of design principles including typography, composition, color theory, and animation timing
• Experience designing for broadcast specifications and technical requirements
• Experience leveraging generative AI tools to ideate, prototype, or produce visual assets for live broadcast or entertainment content Reference: ECNJOBID-172-56-79-53 in the application