Design Supervisor Visual Storytelling

Design Supervisor Visual Storytelling (Req : )

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, create and produce wide-range of work for ESPN’s direct-to-consumer business and our digital products, and 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 partner with stakeholders across content, marketing, and ad sales to create impactful and sustainable design solutions, and lead a team of individual contributors. This position manages the design and production of creative deliverables to meet defined needs, reviews and approves the work, and presents creativity to internal clients.

You will develop and implement graphic solutions, ensuring that the work incorporates design principles and established quality standards while resolving employee conflicts, conducting quarterly performance reviews, timesheet reconciliation, training and staff development, and enforcing departmental SOPs and company policies.

• Strong creative leader who relishes pushing the Creative team beyond the expected.
• Passion for narrative and visual storytelling in sports and media.
• Implement new strategies that improve and optimize existing workflows.
• Interact with direct reports and peers in management, customers, and vendors to share information, transact business agreements, and improve cross-departmental processes.
• Manage the design and production of artwork to meet defined needs.
• Translate approved objectives into work plans and procedures.
• Push for creative excellence and innovation while balancing business priorities.
• Creative problem-solver that approaches obstacles 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 team members to foster growth and communication.
• Implement training programs to improve efficiency and competency of the operating staff.

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience within a creative studio or media organization.
• Understanding of and curiosity around shifting industry trends.
• Collaborative attitude and willingness to hear all perspectives.
• Proven project management skills with ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Knowledge of After Effects and/or Cinema 4D.
• Strong grasp of typography, composition, animation, and motion theory.
• Experience managing individuals or small teams of people.
• Appreciation for the wonderful world of sports.

• Required:
  
  High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.

The hiring range for this remote position is $88,700 to $140,250 per year, factoring in geographic regions. The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary based on the candidate’s location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, depending on the level and position offered.