Sr. Designer - Fandango

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.

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Over the past twenty years, Fandango has built a network of direct-to-consumer digital brands, where 50 million+ fans unite to celebrate their love for movies, TV and streaming.  We take pride in serving fans throughout their entertainment journey from content discovery to theatrical moviegoing to watching at home. Our portfolio includes leading online movie ticketer, Fandango, which tickets for more than 31,000 U.S. movie screens; world-renowned entertainment review site, Rotten Tomatoes; and Fandango at Home (previously known as Vudu), the on-demand streaming service offering the industry’s best selection of 4K UHD titles and more than 250,000 new release and catalogue movies and next day TV shows.

We are seeking an experienced, uniquely creative Sr. Designer who is proficient in all Adobe Creative Cloud Design Suite products and is a self-motivated, organized and collaborative team player eager to work in a fast-paced environment. This role will work closely with the Associate Creative Director and other Digital Designers on the Creative team to produce agency-level quality creative every day, meeting the needs of all the entertainment brands under Fandango and its affiliate business marketing efforts. 

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Digital Designers production workflow, deliverables, and asset sourcing, while providing design support to Creative Content, Product, and Marketing teams, as needed.
• Effectively articulate the vision and reasoning behind design decisions to various groups with appropriate presentation techniques for each audience.
• Represent the visual design discipline on a multi-disciplinary product or project team, including responsibility for all creative team deliverables and communication.
• Design for multi-platform and cross-platform applications involving web, mobile, and large-screen displays.
• Participate in creative discussions and articulate reasoning behind design decisions.
• Present ideas and concepts to Associate Creative Director using appropriate presentation techniques.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to provide creative support, as well as be adaptable in both applied skills and accepting creative direction.
• Adhere to company design and brand guidelines and work within these with a high degree of independence.
• Keep current with industry visual design standards and trends and implement that knowledge in day-to-day design work.

Basic Requirements

• 5 + years professional design experience in related industry
• Must possess strong applied skills in design, layout, typography, and creative problem-solving
• Ability to work both as an individual contributor and in a collaborative team environment
• Team player who understands the value of regular and effective communication and team-based problem-solving
• Knowledgeable in Internet usability, mobile, web, and responsive design
• Ability to implement feedback, be flexible to change, and adapt quickly
• Demonstrate strong project planning skills, including the ability to organize and prioritize job responsibilities to meet deadlines in an environment with overlapping and potentially conflicting priorities
• Works fast and dependably with a keen ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Proven hands-on experience in all current creative development tools including (but not limited to) Illustrator and Photoshop
• Knowledgeable in computer-based asset development, file management, and comprehending tradeoff issues involved with digital design
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Passionate about design and can deliver final solutions that meet the high creative standards of the Fandango brands
• Works well with others; handles edits, changes, and updates professionally
• Demonstrates and maintains consistent graphic standards to uphold brand integrity across the portfolio
• Able to exercise discretion and keep the strictest levels of confidentiality

Desired Characteristics

• Knowledge of film and television and the entertainment industry is a plus
• The ability to work cooperatively and constructively with many stakeholders, both inside and outside of the organization.
• The ability to foster long-term partnerships with colleagues both senior and junior, and the strength to receive feedback gracefully and positively.
• Experience with large brands, specifically entertainment-related brands, a plus.

Additional Requirements:

• Must provide a portfolio of work examples - if available, include a web address when you submit your resume
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. 
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA

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 of the Careers website. Salary range: $75,000 - $85,000.

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

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