News Designer

As a News Designer at Sinclair, your core responsibilities will include collaborating with other team members to conceptualize and develop design solutions for various projects, creating graphics and animations, and ensuring that all designs align with brand standards. You'll also review projects for accuracy and style, maintaining communication with your Design Director and project manager to ensure timely completion.

To be considered for the News Designer role at Sinclair, candidates should have a foundational understanding of Adobe Creative Suite—specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Premiere. While experience can come from academic or internship settings, a willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment is crucial. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously are also important.

At Sinclair, we are committed to the growth and development of our team members, including our News Designers. You will have access to mentoring from experienced designers, opportunities for continued education and training in advanced design software, and a collaborative work culture that encourages creative input. We seek to cultivate a supportive environment where your skills can flourish.

The culture at Sinclair for News Designers is very much one of collaboration and support. We pride ourselves on open communication, a goal-driven atmosphere, and a commitment to seeing each team member succeed. Our organization values each individual's contributions while offering pathways for growth and professional development.

A typical day for a News Designer at Sinclair involves collaborating with your team on various design projects, creating unique graphics and animations, attending strategy meetings, and ensuring designs are aligned with project briefs and deadlines. You'll balance creativity with time management to deliver high-quality work across multiple projects.

Highlight specific projects where you've utilized Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, or Premiere. Discuss your comfort level with each software and any challenges you've overcome using them in a professional or academic setting.

Discuss your process for understanding project requirements, brainstorming ideas, collaborating with team members, and creating drafts. Emphasize your ability to adapt based on feedback and stay on message with the brand.

Explain your strategy for staying organized, whether it's through lists, project management tools, or regular check-ins with team members to track progress. Stress the importance of communication and flexibility in adjusting priorities as needed.

Emphasize that feedback is a crucial component of the design process. Discuss how you're open to constructive criticism and how you use it to improve your designs and ensure they meet project objectives.

Prepare a story that describes the project, the challenges you faced, how you overcame them, and what the outcome was. Use this opportunity to showcase your problem-solving skills and creativity.

Describe your methods for staying informed about the latest design trends—whether through online courses, design blogs, social media, or participating in design communities. Mention any professional development courses or workshops you've attended.

Discuss the significance of collaboration in the design process. Share experiences that demonstrate how you've successfully worked with a team, highlighting communication and mutual support as key elements.

Explain your approach to understanding the brand guidelines thoroughly and how you integrate these into your design process. Mention any tools or checklists you use to ensure compliance.

Share personal influences that shape your design style, including favorite designers, art movements, or even everyday experiences that feed your creativity. Relate this back to how it can enhance your work at Sinclair.

Discuss both short-term and long-term career aspirations, including any specific skills you wish to develop, leadership roles you aim for, and how Sinclair can help you achieve these goals.