ESPN

Job Description

Mobile Art Director Digital Media

THIS POSITION CAN BE LOCATED IN EITHER BRISTOL, CT OR NY,NY

ESPN, Inc., The Worldwide Leader in Sports, is the leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment company featuring the broadest portfolio of multimedia sports assets with over 50 business entities. Headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut, ESPN is 80% owned by ABC, Inc. (a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company), and 20% by the Hearst Corporation.

ESPN was founded by Bill Rasmussen and launched on September 7, 1979. Now with over 6,500 employees, each year ESPN televises more than 5,100 live and/or original hours of sports programming. The company’s mission is to serve sports fans. Anytime. Anywhere.

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Responsibilities
Advocate for excellent user experiences within ESPN mobile products Coordinate with the Digital Media Design team to maintain an optimal user experience across platforms Participates in hiring or recommending freelance artists and designers as needed and manages these resources Collaborate with and drive the initiatives of third party design partners, managing design deliverables, budgets and resource allocations across products Apply ingenuity, creativity and analytical and organizational skills to identify solutions for advertisers that coexist with engaging content and a satisfying user experience Follow, apply and redefine ESPN Digital Design standards to mobile products and helps set new standards as platforms, screens and devices evolve Work closely with our TV production design teams to evolve digital and mobile designs Manages multiple projects, produces design while managing other designers Proven record of managing designers in a fast paced environment Able to lead consistent design vision across multiple projects Can lead a team through mentoring and leading by example Proven track record of leading change and improving the performance of teams Can create a positive environment for long-term growth of business and people

Basic Qualifications
Qualified candidates must have a minimum of 6 years of experience working within the field of interactive media design, and possess the following characteristics: Demonstrated record of creating cutting-edge and original design solutions on tight deadlines Demonstrated experience and series of successes solving complex user experiences Sensitive to user behavior as it relates to design – must have a deep appreciation of how news, video and sports information are best presented on mobile devices, including tablets Self-motivated, a natural problem-solver, and a good communicator with a demonstrated ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously, both independently, as well as collaboratively in a team environment. Expert facility with design software, e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash, Actionscript 2.0, css based page construction. Some After Effects knowledge desired. Must be MAC and PC literate Solid understanding of practical benefits and limitations of Internet technologies (Flash, javascript, css, video.) Intimate knowledge of HTML and CSS, understanding how comps translate to code with the ability to develop both HTML and CSS solutions Effective team leader and player Demonstrated track record as an art director or lead designer in an agency or content site with responsibility for ad solutions Demonstrated understanding of the mechanics, contents and operating philosophy of all ESPN mobile products, including an understanding of the optimal experience for a sports fan on mobile web, apps, messaging and video

Required Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Fine Arts or Graphic Design or equivalent professional experience

Additional Information
Interested candidates should present a body of work that: - Demonstrates progressive, forward thinking design with a strong background in how to design for multiple screen sizes and the mobile use case - Demonstrates a passion for interactive design - Demonstrates sound design aesthetic that drive results - Shows an understanding of user-centered design - Exhibits stylistic breadth, attention to detail, and balances beauty, innovation, and usability - Proves their facility with interface design, rich media design, and multi-channel design Imagine a career with an organization that brings smiles to millions every day. Imagine working with people whose passion for what they do is simply indescribable. We are The Walt Disney Company, live with a rich legacy of innovation, entertainment, and lifelong memories. With our vast array of both businesses and professionals, you’ll have the opportunity to join a team that’s beloved around the world, and to find out how it feels to love what you do. We invite you to discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunity you‘ve been looking for. ESPN, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Our goal is to create an inclusive workplace for all.

Job ID: 33928BR-2