Lead Motion Designer

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News Media

FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox News Media is seeking a highly accomplished Lead Designer to join our creative team. This is a senior-level role for a designer with exceptional creative instincts and a proven track record of developing industry-leading visual design.

The Lead Designer will work closely with the VP of Creative and Art Directors to conceptualize and animate multi-platform projects such as show packages, IDs, show opens, and set scenic designs for all FOX News Media platforms. This person will guide other motion designers to execute projects based on their work and ensure design consistency across all Fox News Media brands. 

The Lead Designer may also step in to support or lead initiatives typically handled by an Art Director, helping shape creative direction across teams and projects.

A SNAPSHOT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the visual development and animation of premium design for new show packages, redesigns, studio displays, and segments with a focus on building out show opens from start to finish

• Support rapid-turnaround graphics needs in breaking news without compromising creative quality

• Mentor and inspire designers and motion artists through thoughtful creative feedback and leadership

• Develop and maintain brand guidelines to ensure a high standard and consistency across all Fox News Media platforms

• Stay knowledgeable about all content to ensure the team is producing engaging key art and toolkits across platforms

• Analyze the evolution of competitive networks on all platforms

• Anticipate and apply trends in design, branding, broadcast graphics, digital experiences, and visual storytelling

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Experience working in design and production for live news or digital

• Portfolio demonstrating original visual design, conceptual thinking, branding, typography, composition, and creative problem-solving

• Proven experience developing and designing broadcast show opens from initial concept through final execution.

• Ability to conceive, develop, and execute bold, innovative creative ideas.

• Exceptional typography, layout, and visual design skills, with a keen eye for detail and storytelling.

• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

• Advanced proficiency in After Effects and Cinema 4D with the ability to build polished, broadcast-quality animations and motion systems

• Expert understanding of motion design principles including animation, timing, pacing, transitions, and visual hierarchy

• Experience leading a team to execute a design including giving feedback and meeting deadlines

• Ability to take initial direction and then execute independently with minimal supervision

• A thorough knowledge of branding systems and identities

• Project management and organizational skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressure news environment under tight deadlines

• Ability to problem-solve and work effectively with changing priorities/deadlines

• Bachelor's degree in Design/Communication or equivalent is preferred

• Vizrt, video production, UI/UX, and web design experience a plus

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $54.75-73.00 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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