Job Description: Business Unit/Group: Creative Advertising
Requisition Number: 5310-1
Intended Start Date: 8/20/2024
Contract Duration: 5-Months
Possibility For Extension / Conversion? Yes
Max Hourly Pay Rate: BR/hr
OT Required / Expected? No
What We Do
We are a dedicated and talented team of Creative Directors collaborating closely with Marketing and other departments on film and TV projects for Worldwide Home Entertainment. Our responsibilities include creating key art, print, and digital assets for new releases and the extensive WBD catalog. We brainstorm new ideas, develop logos and title treatments, and handle various internal requests.
Project
Our team could use an additional skilled graphic designer with technical skills, and eye for detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment to assist with day-to-day operations and assignments/projects.
Job Responsibilities / Typical Day in the Role
80%:
Reviews and processes creative assets from productions, partners, DC, and CP. Opens files in the native creative suite application to ensure proper resolution, inclusion of linked files, and use of monotype fonts. Tracks down and relinks any missing files, replaces non-monotype fonts, and performs extraction, retouching, and cropping of photography in Photoshop.
Take existing assets and resize and repost them for retailers when retailer spec changes or new assets are requested.
Design and produce a wide range of digital assets including comps internally for various promotions, including line looks, monthly thematics, YouTube channel logos, static end cards, social media profile photos, among other tasks without the use of A.I. software.
Design and deliver mechanicals for invitations and congratulatory ads requested by upper management and publicity.
Designs and executes comps, storyboards, presentation boards, style guides and other creative materials as needed using Adobe Creative Suite Photoshop/InDesign/Illustrator/Acrobat Pro/Bridge.
Support internal and external digital and print media design for all WB films and TV.
Works closely with Creative Director on development of creative materials including regular review of comps and timelines.
10%:
Thoughtfully researches, carefully selects and organizes all artwork, copy and legal requirements for all releases.
5%:
Attends weekly creative meetings to review work with team.
5%:
Attends weekly status/kick-off meetings, creative review meetings and brainstorming sessions.
Must Have Skills / Requirements
- Adobe Creative Suite Experience
- Advanced skills in ALL Adobe Creative Suite applications.
- Typography & Graphic Design
- Examples in portfolio and in resumes work experience.
- Advanced Photoshop Skills & Knowledge
- Retouching, Imaging, Typography, Masking, etc.
Hard Skills
Typography
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Quark
Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook
1-3 Years of experience as a graphic designer for design studio, advertising agency, or other related industry
Soft Skills
Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with all levels of personnel.
Must have strong writing and correspondence skills.
Must have the ability to pay close attention to detail and understand written and oral instructions.
Must be able to handle multiple tasks.
Must be able to work well under time constraints.
Must be able to maintain composure under pressure.
Must be able to dedicate time needed to manage heavy workload including work outside of standard business hours.
Must be able to work independently.
Team player and problems solver.
Must have strong work ethic with positive can-do attitude, not afraid of new challenges, working late, tight timelines or curve balls.
A portfolio that demonstrates a strong understanding of design, typography, photography and layout.
Strong eye for typography and layout
Desire to continue learning and willingness to embrace new skill sets and internal systems.
Passion and knowledge of movies and TV.
Perform other duties as necessary.
Education / Certifications
- BA in Graphic Design or similar field.
Interview Process / Next Steps
- Interview with Hiring Manager, with the possibility of a technical challenge to vet for skill competency.
