Motion Graphic Designer - Big Ten Network (R50026910)

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Sports, the industry leader in live events, is the umbrella entity representing Fox Corporation's wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes, as well as a joint-venture business in the Big Ten Network and digital properties including FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App. FOX Sports has delivered the most watched television program, NFL's America's Game of the Week on FOX, for fourteen consecutive years.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Big Ten Network (BTN) is seeking a full-time Motion Graphic Designer based in Chicago, IL. The Motion Graphic Designer will be responsible for designing and maintaining the live production elements and executing designs from in-house and external sources for live on-air and other projects determined by the Senior Director, Graphics. You will also be tasked with creating multiple versions of existing graphics based upon existing templates to enhance existing programs.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Being detail oriented to manage projects through the production workflow
2. Projects include but are not limited to:
   1. Design specialty broadcast graphics for live events and studio programming including monitors and backdrops
   2. Design on-air templates within the Vizrt system workflow for linear events, studio programs, and B1G+ events
   3. Maintain the day-to-day operations of our live on-air events - creating event specific elements, updating statistics, and other elements determined by the coordinating producers
   4. Be responsible for the workflow of the various platforms to maintain consistency and ensure new elements are added
   5. Work with counterparts at FOX to add new coding and scripts as necessary
3. Receive and understand creative and technical feedback
4. Work with the Senior Director of Graphics and the Graphics Producer on new projects
5. Demonstrate ability to meet strategic deadlines in a dynamic environment
6. Communicate with operators to ensure they have everything ahead of time

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

1. 2+ years in the broadcast design or related design field
2. Experience as a lead designer on broadcast branding package
3. Ability to multitask to manage multiple projects at the same time to meet multiple approval timelines
4. Flexible schedule to work nights and weekends as well as remotely or in-person
5. Work in a collaborative environment and independently
6. Strong knowledge of live sports production related techniques and broadcast graphic systems
7. Knowledge and understanding of Big Ten collegiate sports and graphics

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

1. Undergraduate degree in design, graphics or broadcast related fields
2. Familiarity with Macintosh software
3. Strong working knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator
4. Adobe Premiere and Adobe InDesign experience
5. Broadcast technology platforms
6. Vizrt Artist, Hub design, and scripting knowledge

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.