mediaget
Head of Graphics
mediaget, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
The Head of Graphics is responsible for the creation, development and deployment of designs, animations, and real-time graphics directories at a high proficiency level.
The Head of Production is responsible for both graphics creation workflows. S/he will mainly work closely with Creative Lead, Head of Production and other Editorial Leads as well as the studio staff. Also communication with the engineering team may be needed to ensure the production workflow runs smoothly. The role will require maintaining communication between bot in-house and field producers, editors, graphics team, studio staff and shooters. S/he will maintain weekly and daily schedules for the graphics team.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role requires strong leadership and team building abilities to provide guidance/art direction to the Graphics Team
Oversees the creative process, provides guidance and motivation to the creative team and approves all creative work
Coaches the creative team to reach the full potential of creative concepts, ensures deadlines are met.
Leads brainstorming sessions, and oversees project management and stakeholder relationships
Works collaboratively with the Creative Lead to ensure creative outputs meet goals.
Communicates and translates the needs of Editorial Teams for the generation of high quality art
Keeps quality control on all deliverables
Understanding the digital video content and develops creative points of view to frame up and address challenges
Plays a leading role in the establishment of brand-building strategies across all AJ+ channels,
Supervises the direction of creative content generation for the needs, ensuring output aligns with direction
Collaborates with the Head of Production and/or Producers generation of publications
Head of Graphics serves as a member of the senior leadership team. Attends regular daily/weekly/monthly meetings and others as required
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
8-10 years of working experience as a creative role driving creative process, graphic design and brand development
SKILLS:
Team building Skills
Advanced problem solving skills.
Excellent communication/people skills.
Excellent problem solving skills.
Financial and budget management skills.
Strong organizational skills in order to multi-task and manage multiple projects at once
Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
Must have well-developed layout and graphic design skills, preferably with an editorial background.
Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong prioritization skills
Must have a high level experience with all required creative suite software and working on and providing creative direction on video
KNOWLEDGE:
Have expert knowledge of the graphics creation process
Be able to multi-task
Be able to motivate a team
Be able to work to strict deadlines
Be able to work well and make tough decisions under pressure
Ability to adapt to change in the workplace
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to work with clients and staff
Ability to communicate effectively in person and on paper
Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals
Ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
Organized or follows a systematic method of performing a task
Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous
Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems
Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines
Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations
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The Head of Production is responsible for both graphics creation workflows. S/he will mainly work closely with Creative Lead, Head of Production and other Editorial Leads as well as the studio staff. Also communication with the engineering team may be needed to ensure the production workflow runs smoothly. The role will require maintaining communication between bot in-house and field producers, editors, graphics team, studio staff and shooters. S/he will maintain weekly and daily schedules for the graphics team.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role requires strong leadership and team building abilities to provide guidance/art direction to the Graphics Team
Oversees the creative process, provides guidance and motivation to the creative team and approves all creative work
Coaches the creative team to reach the full potential of creative concepts, ensures deadlines are met.
Leads brainstorming sessions, and oversees project management and stakeholder relationships
Works collaboratively with the Creative Lead to ensure creative outputs meet goals.
Communicates and translates the needs of Editorial Teams for the generation of high quality art
Keeps quality control on all deliverables
Understanding the digital video content and develops creative points of view to frame up and address challenges
Plays a leading role in the establishment of brand-building strategies across all AJ+ channels,
Supervises the direction of creative content generation for the needs, ensuring output aligns with direction
Collaborates with the Head of Production and/or Producers generation of publications
Head of Graphics serves as a member of the senior leadership team. Attends regular daily/weekly/monthly meetings and others as required
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
8-10 years of working experience as a creative role driving creative process, graphic design and brand development
SKILLS:
Team building Skills
Advanced problem solving skills.
Excellent communication/people skills.
Excellent problem solving skills.
Financial and budget management skills.
Strong organizational skills in order to multi-task and manage multiple projects at once
Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
Must have well-developed layout and graphic design skills, preferably with an editorial background.
Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong prioritization skills
Must have a high level experience with all required creative suite software and working on and providing creative direction on video
KNOWLEDGE:
Have expert knowledge of the graphics creation process
Be able to multi-task
Be able to motivate a team
Be able to work to strict deadlines
Be able to work well and make tough decisions under pressure
Ability to adapt to change in the workplace
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to work with clients and staff
Ability to communicate effectively in person and on paper
Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals
Ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
Organized or follows a systematic method of performing a task
Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous
Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems
Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines
Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations
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