Freelance Motion Graphics Animator - Nbc Sports

Company Description

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This is a full-time project / limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 6+ months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

Role Purpose

• 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 workflows
• Track time expenditures per property with Scheduling
• Implement graphic and animated elements for The NBC Sports Group including Network graphics, show packages, event insert graphics and titles

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Understanding of the implementation of design elements in network television and live sports environments is a must
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience working at a network or broadcast design agency
• Knowledge of Adobe PS & AI, After Effects and Cinema 4D, including modelling texturing and animating
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, fine arts or related field
• Candidates 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.

Desired Characteristics

• Love of Sports a plus
• Passion for show packaging and knowledge of current trends in graphic design
• Must be flexible, detail-oriented, deadline driven and a good collaborator

Additional Requirements

• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Salary range: $200-300 as a day rate
• Must be 18 years or older
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• It 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.
• Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

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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