Job Description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: #WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in? We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got thepowerto achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture. Overview: The ideal candidate for this position will be an initiative-taking, highly creative proactive individual who possesses robust people skills and has 5+ years’ experience in sports graphics creation and execution environment. The Art Director will be a part of a robust, multi-faceted network sports on-air graphics department that supports both remote events and live studio programming. Responsibilities: Oversee day to day creative output of the graphics department Develop concepts and ideas for a variety of on-air productions Direct, guide and mentor junior artists and animators Expert design skills utilizing the Adobe Creative Suite 3D design skills, including modeling, lighting and animating Ability to communicate concepts and design expectations to third party design houses Ability to integrate graphics and animations into complex production environments Creative leader for both CBS Network, Sports Network Cable and Digital Work with the department head in improving efficiency of the team and the overall department through technological improvements Collaborate with outside graphics to unify our graphics look and the CBS Sports brand Consult on the design direction of our expanded brand CBS sports.com, CBS Sports HQ and create a unified voice for the CBS Sports brand Collaborate with CBS interactive on shared properties Oversee the content creation of sets across cable and broadcast shows Work with outside agencies and freelancers to build out show packages Ability to communicate concepts and design expectations to third party design houses Ability to integrate graphics and animations into complex production environments Basic Qualifications: 4–5+ years of professional experience in a media, sports, broadcast, entertainment, or agency environment, with a solid knowledge of the dynamic nature of live sports production Clear in sharing creative ideas and helpful feedback Collaborative with designers, producers, management, and partners from other teams Hands-on creative ability — someone who is comfortable jumping into the work, designing, developing concepts, and problem-solving alongside the team rather than solely managing from a distance Ability to take creative direction from senior leadership, particularly the VP of Graphics/Creative, and translate high-level vision into compelling, executable creative solutions Proven ability to provide creative direction to designers and artists, helping establish visual direction, elevate concepts, and maintain a consistent creative standard across projects Collaborative team player who thrives in a highly collaborative environment and can work closely with producers, directors, editors, animators, technologists, and other creative teams A solid insight of sports storytelling and visual communication is required Ability to create engaging visuals from complex sports stories, statistics, personalities, and moments Ability to work proficiently under tension and within tight deadlines, particularly in a live sports environment where priorities can shift quickly and decisions need to be made in real time Deep conceptual and visual design skills, with a sophisticated knowledge of typography, composition, motion, branding, visual systems, and contemporary design trends Adjustable and focused on finding solutions Curious about new technologies and creative tools Open to exploring new workflows and storytelling methods, with the goal of helping CBS Sports improve sports graphics and visual design CBS Sports, a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS; college football, including the Big Ten ON CBS; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; soccer, including the UEFA Champions League and NWSL; and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR. In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports which televises live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy's Serie A matches, Concacaf national team competitions, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage. CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage on Paramount+, including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount+. CBS Sports Digital's multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $110,400.00 - 140,000.00. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is eligible to earn sales incentive compensation. What We Offer: Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: Generous paid time off. An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams. Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events. Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace. Explore life at Paramount: Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. #J-18808-Ljbffr Paramount Pictures

Job Tags

Freelance, Remote work, Shift work

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