NBCUniversal
Sr. Motion Designer
NBCUniversal, New York, New York, us, 10261
We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (https://www.nbcuniversal.com/diversity-equity-inclusion) initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility (https://www.nbcuniversal.com/csr) work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
At Peacock, we know life is complicated but believe entertainment shouldn’t be. We envision a more human streaming experience that embraces the entertainment you love. Backed by 100+ years of NBCUniversal legacy, we know how to entertain. We combine this legacy with an insatiable itch for innovation, embracing the data and technologies that challenge the status quo. Our team is never done obsessing over how best to deliver excellence across television, film, sports, news, and more.
This ambition is a group effort. As challengers at heart, our secret weapon is our talented team of big thinkers, data-driven drivers of growth and innovation. We start by putting people first, embracing empathy and compassion to create a more dynamic, more fulfilling workplace and a better, more enjoyable product. As a company, we embrace the power of transparency and inclusion. We know the best idea can come from anywhere, so we’re committed to creating an organization where we act as one and put ego aside. We are determined to forge the next frontier of streaming through trust, teamwork, and talent.
The Position
NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, seeks a motivated and innovative Sr. Motion Designer for its in-house Brand Creative Marketing team (supporting Brand, On-Platform Creative, Product Marketing and Performance Media). Reporting directly to the Head of Design, the successful candidate will be integral to a highly collaborative creative team, leading the motion design articulation of the Peacock Brand.
A visual problem solver, and storyteller, the Sr. Motion Designer will be responsible for conceptualizing and implementing design through all stages of production, taking ideas from concept to execution in both video and digital advertising. Working within a larger team of creative professionals, supporting company goals and media initiatives, the Senior Motion Designer will create video design content for various assignments across all video, mobile platforms, social media, and all emerging media platforms.
Responsibilities:
Lead the conceptualization, design, and production of motion graphics and animation for various digital platforms including brand, on-platform creative, product marketing and performance media.
Lead the implementation of the Peacock design system across all working teams; recommend best practices and workflows
Mentor, coach, and uplevel motion and product design around motion best practices; collaborate with other motion designers to work through challenges
Experience utilizing Figma / Figma-constructed assets to ingest into motion tooling and/or leading the production of Product toolkits for marketing creative
Provide visible support and incorporate leadership’s feedback to design and animation work while helping build a unified team mindset.
Collaborate with the Peacock viewing product team to appropriately interpret Peacock product design for creative marketing campaigns and assets.
Develop design solutions that fulfill all requirements as presented in creative and marketing briefs
Work with project managers and creative producers to assign projects to motion designers based on skillset, project desire and expertise.
Create 2D/3D assets, video graphics packages, social design, infographics, storyboards, toolkits, templates and style guides.
The Person
You are an experienced, ambitious, passionate design creative who will inspire, direct and collaborate on big, bold, culturally potent, innovative creative work that will breakthrough industry creative. You like to take big, conceptual swings on ideas that are grounded in the needs of the business and help drive both short-term and long-term KPIs. You’re not afraid to experiment and break formats. You have a deep understanding of motion design and how to engage with and reach consumers.
You are entertainment and pop-culture obsessed, a master of understanding how entertainment and content can connect with audiences on a personal, deeper, emotional level. Whether you’re a Bravoholic or Potterhead or Dunder Mifflinite or something else, you’ll pack up that fandom and bring it here with you, wearing it like a badge of honor.
Required Qualifications:
7+ years of motion design experience, 4+ years of leading complex projects across brand, DTC/streaming products, performance media or growth marketing-driven teams (in-house or studio/agency); link to online portfolio of work that showcases your unbridled design passion required.
Demonstrated expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Deep knowledge of motion graphic templates and workflows.
Exceptional typography, design, and color theory knowledge. Strong demonstration of visual craft and attention to detail
Highly organized with the ability to comprehend and execute instructions thoroughly and precisely.
Awareness in developing toolkits and guidelines for high-volume production.
Ability and desire to flex high & low to inform strategic decisions as well as execute detailed hands-on work
Outstanding time management capabilities, with the capacity to work independently and meet stringent deadlines.
Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
Flexibility to work on a changing schedule, including quick-turn or last-minute assignments.
Experience in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree, or Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design/motion design preferred
Demonstrated experience in working with renowned brands and managing brand-centric projects.
Experience leading a team of motion designers and other creative thought leaders.
Candidates are requested to provide a link to an updated portfolio to showcase their abilities. Applications must have work samples to be considered.
References may be requested.
C4D experience is a plus.
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page (https://www.nbcunicareers.com/benefits) of the Careers website.
Salary Range: $115,000 - $135,000 (bonus eligible)
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.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the
right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your
ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can
request reasonable accommodations by emailing AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (https://www.nbcuniversal.com/diversity-equity-inclusion) initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility (https://www.nbcuniversal.com/csr) work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
At Peacock, we know life is complicated but believe entertainment shouldn’t be. We envision a more human streaming experience that embraces the entertainment you love. Backed by 100+ years of NBCUniversal legacy, we know how to entertain. We combine this legacy with an insatiable itch for innovation, embracing the data and technologies that challenge the status quo. Our team is never done obsessing over how best to deliver excellence across television, film, sports, news, and more.
This ambition is a group effort. As challengers at heart, our secret weapon is our talented team of big thinkers, data-driven drivers of growth and innovation. We start by putting people first, embracing empathy and compassion to create a more dynamic, more fulfilling workplace and a better, more enjoyable product. As a company, we embrace the power of transparency and inclusion. We know the best idea can come from anywhere, so we’re committed to creating an organization where we act as one and put ego aside. We are determined to forge the next frontier of streaming through trust, teamwork, and talent.
The Position
NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, seeks a motivated and innovative Sr. Motion Designer for its in-house Brand Creative Marketing team (supporting Brand, On-Platform Creative, Product Marketing and Performance Media). Reporting directly to the Head of Design, the successful candidate will be integral to a highly collaborative creative team, leading the motion design articulation of the Peacock Brand.
A visual problem solver, and storyteller, the Sr. Motion Designer will be responsible for conceptualizing and implementing design through all stages of production, taking ideas from concept to execution in both video and digital advertising. Working within a larger team of creative professionals, supporting company goals and media initiatives, the Senior Motion Designer will create video design content for various assignments across all video, mobile platforms, social media, and all emerging media platforms.
Responsibilities:
Lead the conceptualization, design, and production of motion graphics and animation for various digital platforms including brand, on-platform creative, product marketing and performance media.
Lead the implementation of the Peacock design system across all working teams; recommend best practices and workflows
Mentor, coach, and uplevel motion and product design around motion best practices; collaborate with other motion designers to work through challenges
Experience utilizing Figma / Figma-constructed assets to ingest into motion tooling and/or leading the production of Product toolkits for marketing creative
Provide visible support and incorporate leadership’s feedback to design and animation work while helping build a unified team mindset.
Collaborate with the Peacock viewing product team to appropriately interpret Peacock product design for creative marketing campaigns and assets.
Develop design solutions that fulfill all requirements as presented in creative and marketing briefs
Work with project managers and creative producers to assign projects to motion designers based on skillset, project desire and expertise.
Create 2D/3D assets, video graphics packages, social design, infographics, storyboards, toolkits, templates and style guides.
The Person
You are an experienced, ambitious, passionate design creative who will inspire, direct and collaborate on big, bold, culturally potent, innovative creative work that will breakthrough industry creative. You like to take big, conceptual swings on ideas that are grounded in the needs of the business and help drive both short-term and long-term KPIs. You’re not afraid to experiment and break formats. You have a deep understanding of motion design and how to engage with and reach consumers.
You are entertainment and pop-culture obsessed, a master of understanding how entertainment and content can connect with audiences on a personal, deeper, emotional level. Whether you’re a Bravoholic or Potterhead or Dunder Mifflinite or something else, you’ll pack up that fandom and bring it here with you, wearing it like a badge of honor.
Required Qualifications:
7+ years of motion design experience, 4+ years of leading complex projects across brand, DTC/streaming products, performance media or growth marketing-driven teams (in-house or studio/agency); link to online portfolio of work that showcases your unbridled design passion required.
Demonstrated expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Deep knowledge of motion graphic templates and workflows.
Exceptional typography, design, and color theory knowledge. Strong demonstration of visual craft and attention to detail
Highly organized with the ability to comprehend and execute instructions thoroughly and precisely.
Awareness in developing toolkits and guidelines for high-volume production.
Ability and desire to flex high & low to inform strategic decisions as well as execute detailed hands-on work
Outstanding time management capabilities, with the capacity to work independently and meet stringent deadlines.
Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
Flexibility to work on a changing schedule, including quick-turn or last-minute assignments.
Experience in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree, or Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design/motion design preferred
Demonstrated experience in working with renowned brands and managing brand-centric projects.
Experience leading a team of motion designers and other creative thought leaders.
Candidates are requested to provide a link to an updated portfolio to showcase their abilities. Applications must have work samples to be considered.
References may be requested.
C4D experience is a plus.
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page (https://www.nbcunicareers.com/benefits) of the Careers website.
Salary Range: $115,000 - $135,000 (bonus eligible)
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.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the
right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your
ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can
request reasonable accommodations by emailing AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.