Freelance Motion Graphics Animator - NBC Sports

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

The Animator role will support NBC properties by versioning and QCing approved graphics and toolkits to fulfil live event and studio show needs.

Responsibilities

Work with Senior Creatives and Project Managers to estimate job time requirements and optimize workflowsImplement graphic and animated elements for The NBC Sports Group including Network graphics, show packages, event insert graphics and titlesTrack time expenditures per property with Scheduling

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, fine arts or related fieldMinimum two (2) years’ experience working at a network or broadcast design agencyCandidates must be organized with their files and must work quickly and efficiently. Must QC own work prior to giving to Project Managers for 2nd QC. Errors and omissions must be at a minimum.Understanding of the implementation of design elements in network television and live sports environments is a mustKnowledge of Adobe PS & AI, After Effects and Cinema 4D, including modelling texturing and animating

Desired Characteristics

Love of Sports a plusPassion for show packaging and knowledge of current trends in graphic designMust be flexible, detail-oriented, deadline driven and a good collaborator

Additional Requirements

Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be consideredMust have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United StatesMust be 18 years or olderIt is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal’ 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.This position has the flexibility to be fully remote or hybrid which is generally contributing from the Stamford office a minimum of three days per week.Salary range: $200-$300 per day rate

Additional Information

NBCUniversal'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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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