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Art Director, Exit 31

The Art Director works with the Creative Director in the development of new design concepts and establishes the "look and feel" of all aspects FiveThirtyEight - an ESPN-owned and operated high-volume website that focuses on quality of content with specific emphasis on data-driven journalism. This position assists in the creative development process of design, photos, marks, and the tone of this platform and product. The Art Director is responsible for the final execution of design direction under the supervision of the Creative Director. This role requires broad knowledge and advanced skills in visual design, information architecture, user interface design, web standards, and a solid understanding of available client-side technologies, as well as an ability to work within a team of designers, editors, and developers to further brand recognition and editorial goals. 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. Responsibilities - Well-versed and passionate about photography, illustration, and typography - Interest and experience in Data Visualization - Outstanding communicator, with an eye for detail - Creative thinker, resourceful, organized, detail-oriented - Experience in providing art direction to photographers and illustrators - Ability to concept and collaborate with a diverse editorial team - Ability to lead a team of developers and technologists on execution and implementation of design concepts - Leads execution of wireframing, UX, and testing processes across all platforms - Ability to prototype concepts efficiently and effectively under supervision of Creative Director - Ability to concept and create in-house illustration - Knowledge of the evolution of design within the sphere of digital media - Must have a passion for design and eagerness to push for creative execution - Manages multiple projects, produces design within fast paced environment - Able to maintain consistent design vision across multiple projects - Able to source and maintain relationships with illustrators, designers, and photographers consistent with goals of Creative Director - Provide art direction to illustrators and photographers consistent with the goals of Creative Director Basic Qualifications - A minimum of 6 years of art direction experience (print and/or digital). - Extensive knowledge of Adobe CS, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop - Deep understanding of user interface, interaction, design and front end design across platforms - Working knowledge of CSS, HTML 5, AfterEffects, Javascript, JQuery Preferred Qualifications - Able to lead consistent design vision across multiple platforms. - Experience in fast paced editorial environment. Required Education Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in related field. Additional Information 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 is an equal opportunity employer - Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability. Our goal is to create an inclusive workplace for all. Job ID: 268787BR-1

Art Director - ESPN the Magazine

ESPN is seeking a multitalented art director to join our design group in Bristol. Candidates should excel as hands-on designers, as managers and at ideation.Their sense of design and typography must be clean, classic and highly developed, with an inherent knowledge of the role it plays in defining a brand. They should have a deep interest in information graphics, illustration, photography--and sports. The art director is expected to manage illustrators and coordinate the work of freelance designers. The ability to conceptualize content and articulate it to co-workers, however, is perhaps the most valuable skill a candidate can possess. 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. Responsibilities • Designs pages, sets up templates and assigns illustrations. • Manage and mentor assigned designers and illustrators to ensure designs are sophisticated, forward looking and cutting edge. • Supports a positive effective team atmosphere, sets clear expectations, schedules and direction. • Works closely with editorial staff in communicating various design strategies. • Ensure adherence to established style guidelines for all assignments. • Collaborate with producers from ESPN.com on long form stories and special projects. • Create informational graphics for print, social, and digital. Basic Qualifications • Experienced project manager with good supervisory and communications skills. • Five or more years of consumer magazine experience. • Sophisticated sense of design, photography and typography. • Assists in the organizational tasks within the art department. Preferred Qualifications • Adobe Creative Suite (CS4) and Microsoft Office. • Experienced in web/interactive design. Required Education • Bachelor's degree in art, design or related field. Additional Information 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: 182840BR

Senior Designer ESPN the Magazine

Applicants must have an online portfolio in order to be considered for this position. The senior designer interprets and participates in the translation of information into design concepts and designs for ESPN The Magazine. Working under the direction of the senior director of design, the senior designer develops and trouble-shoots layouts, assign illustrations and graphics, and works with the overall editorial staff so that the visual design and accompanying artwork enhance the story. The candidate is expected to exhibit mastery of magazine design yet should be receptive to the multipurpose utility of a department working in a digital environment. 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. Responsibilities • Design and art-direct, various stories/features/digital collaborations. • Conceptualize, develop and execute the visual design and layout of pages and projects. • Assign illustrations and provide feedback to illustrators. • Manage and successfully complete multiple design projects and meet production deadlines. • Collaborate closely with the design, photo, digital, production and editorial staffs. • Support senior director of design and art directors on projects. • Conversant in Social Media in order to adapt magazine graphics Basic Qualifications • Minimum 5 years' consumer magazine design experience. • Sophisticated sense of design, photography and typography. • Can develop quick design solutions when page configurations change. • Able to manage projects from start to finish. • Well-versed in reviewing color. • Facile using Adobe Creative Suite (CS4), Microsoft Office. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in web/tablet and web/interactive design, along with info graphics, is a plus. • A knowledge of sports. Required Education • Bachelor's degree in related field.

Designer ESPN the Magazine

*IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOUR RESUME MUST CONTAIN A LINK TO YOUR PORTFOLIO.* The designer takes creative direction and transforms it into defined design concepts for ESPN The Magazine. Working under the direction of the design director, the designer develops and trouble-shoots layouts, assign illustrations and graphics, and works with the overall editorial staff so that the visual design and accompanying artwork enhance the story. 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. Responsibilities • Design and art-direct, various one-or two-page stories/features/digital collaborations. • Conceptualize, develop and execute the visual design and layout of pages and projects. • Assign illustrations. • Manage and successfully complete multiple design projects and meet production deadlines. • Collaborate closely with the design, photo, digital, production and editorial staffs. • Assist in the organizational tasks within the art department. Basic Qualifications • 3+ years' consumer magazine design experience. • Sophisticated sense of design, photography and typography. • Can develop quick design solutions when page configurations change. • Able to manage projects from start to finish. • Well-versed in reviewing color. • Facile using Adobe Creative Suite (CS4), Microsoft Office. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in web/tablet and web/interactive design, along with info graphics, is a plus. • A knowledge of sports. Required Education • Bachelor's degree in related field.