Designer - 12 month contract
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10103650 Location Richmond, Australia Business The Walt Disney Company (APAC) Date posted Oct. 23, 2024Job Summary:
ESPN is a division of The Walt Disney Company, and is the world’s leading sports entertainment company with a mission to serve sports fans. ESPN Australia operates the ESPN and ESPN2 subscription television sports channels, along with one of Australia’s leading digital sports networks comprising ESPN.com.au, ESPNcricinfo and ESPNfootytips.
ESPN Australia holds an extensive portfolio of premium sports rights including the NBA, NFL, MLB and UFC, along with Australia’s NBL and WNBL basketball leagues.
We are looking for an experienced Designer with proven digital and content design experience who brings a deep understanding of sports culture, fan engagement, and design expertise to craft assets that resonate with Australian sports fans.
You will enjoy this role if you are conceptually minded and can think through ideas and transforming thoughts into action-driven creative solutions. You are as comfortable following a brief as you are drawing on your own creativity or others to help take projects to that next level. You show a high degree of initiative and excel in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
This is a 12-month contract initially. Please include your cover letter and portfolio with your resume.
Your key responsibilities will be, but are not limited to:
Support the creative vision and direction of Executive Director, Senior Creative Manager and Senior Manager, Production across ESPN brands and properties
Support and collaborate with Senior Designer and Creative Manager in the development of digital and print marketing assets for ESPN campaigns including ESPN.com.au, E App, EDMs and social media
Ability to adapt and optimise creative for different screen sizes, ensuring that visuals are strong and consistent across all platforms
Manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently, delivering high-quality work in a timely manner
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Figma or Sketch for UI/UX
Strong skills in typography, grid systems, and responsive design for digital platforms
Experience designing digital and social outputs according to social/digital channel
Deep understanding of brand voice
Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to UI/UX
Experience with DCO and automation an advantage
Have a deep passion for sports and understanding of modern entertainment and sports culture
Have a positive outlook and value strong stakeholder and team relationships and culture
You keep a cool head under pressure and easily adapt to change, taking a flexible approach to meeting deadlines
Additional Information:
The Walt Disney Company can provide individual accessibility support that may be needed during your interview process. Please let us know of accommodations that may assist in helping you feel welcome by emailing wdi.careers.au@disney.com.
This is unique opportunity to join the talented team that develops and delivers unparalleled entertainment across Australia and New Zealand so if this role captures your imagination then apply now!
The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
About The Walt Disney Company (APAC):
For over 70 years, The Walt Disney Company has been entertaining consumers in Asia Pacific – and enriching people’s lives. Today’s consumer can discover new branded experiences in many ways and in many markets from Australia, New Zealand, Mainland China, Japan, Korea to Southeast Asia.
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 The Walt Disney Company (Australia) P/L, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (APAC).