Project Art Director
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10098063 Location New York, New York, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Aug. 13, 2024Job Summary:
The Project Art Director at ABC News serves as the creative liaison between the graphics department artists and the producers and editorial staff. This role involves collaborating to visualize editorial ideas and improving upon initial concepts. The successful Project Art Director will also be integral in conceiving, executing, and producing original motion graphic design and content for productions and live-news shows.
This position is designed to facilitate the transition of shows and platforms to the new ABCNews/Disney building at 7 Hudson Square. This state-of-the-art facility requires new workflows and sets. The Project Art Director will:
- Work closely with show art directors to understand and support different workflows during the transition.
- Potentially work in the new building or fill in for staff Art Directors testing and rehearsing in the new facility.
Responsibilities:
- Visual problem solving and managing the quick turnaround of graphics assets.
- Collaborating effectively within a team and working independently as needed.
- Work with Producers, senior team, and production team, to collaborate, conceive, and execute motion graphics on productions, often with very tight deadlines.
- Conceive, design, and execute motion graphics for creative content for on-air and streaming platforms, and show-related marketing elements & content.
- Work with many different file types and formats.
- Stay in constant communication with team about fluid, ever-changing schedule, deadlines, and priorities.
- Willing to work nights, some holidays, and some weekends as needed, as dictated by the news cycle and other potential factors.
Qualifications & Skills:
- 5 + years of experience overseeing motion graphics production in a multi-media environment.
- High level proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and preferably either C4D or Maya.
- Live graphics production experience and knowledge of graphics workflows for Vizrt, Xpression, and the Adobe Suite.
- Must be able to take on multiple assignments, swiftly research, and produce original high-end storytelling visuals.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and people skills.
- Strong editorial background/experience.
- Demonstrated information design experience.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
- Superior typography and design sensibilities.
- Highly creative, innovative, and motivated.
- Organized and able to handle creative pressures under extreme deadlines.
- Ability to think and communicate clearly and effectively, contributing to all discussions and strategy during the design process.
- Experience and proficiency working within tight deadlines & being an original thinker who excels in attending to both the big picture, and ALL the crazy-little-details that make ALL the difference!
- Willing to work nights, some holidays, and some weekends as needed, as dictated by the news cycle and other potential factors.
Preferred Education:
- BFA in Graphic Design or Animation.
- 10 years of experience in Motion Graphic design in streaming or Broadcast industries
The hiring range for this position in NY is $114,500 to $157,400 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About Disney Entertainment Television:
Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.
American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.