Design Supervisor

Résumé du poste :

The Visual Storytelling division of ESPN Creative Studio is a team of creative directors, art directors, animators, concept artists, visual journalists, photo editors, web developers, graphic designers and strategy producers whose work reaches across every ESPN platform : We lead the creative direction and execution of on-air brand identities for ESPN’s live events and studio shows. We are responsible for the creative content on ESPN.com and the ESPN app, including photography, illustration, and interactive storytelling. We create and produce wide-range of work for ESPN’s direct-to-consumer business and across our digital products. We manage the design voice of our ESPN brand, from holistic marketing campaigns to cross-platform creative systems.

ESPN Creative Studio is looking for a Design Supervisor to join its award-winning Visual Storytelling team. You will be responsible for partnering with stakeholders across multiple pillars to create impactful and sustainable design solutions, as well as leading a team of individual contributors. This position manages the design and production of artwork to meet defined needs, including review and approval of the work, as well as the presentation of animated art and graphics to internal clients. You will be responsible for the development and implementation of graphic solutions and ensuring that work incorporates design principles and established quality standards. You must resolve employee conflicts, conduct quarterly performance reviews, timesheet reconciliation, training and staff development, enforcement of all departmental SOP’s and company policies and initiatives.

Responsibilities :

• Strong creative leader who relishes pushing oneself and the Creative team beyond the expected.
• A passion in narrative and visual storytelling, in sports, and in the media industry.
• Implement new strategies that improve and optimize existing workflows.
• Interacts with direct reports and peers in management / customers / vendors to share information, transact business agreements and improve cross-departmental processes.
• Manage the design and production of artwork to meet defined needs
• Translates approved objectives into work plans and procedures.
• Push for creative excellence and innovation while balancing the priorities of the business.
• Creative problem solver that approaches each obstacle with optimism and enthusiasm.
• Prepare and present creative to internal and external stakeholders.
• Adhere to established team workflows and processes.
• Build, lead, and inspire a talented team of designers.
• Hold regular 1 : 1s with your team members to foster an environment of growth and communication.
• Implement training programs to improve efficiency and competency of the operating staff.

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