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Part-Time ESPN Deportes Designer

ESPN Deportes is looking for a highly motivated designer to work remotely with the digital editorial staff. The designer must have impeccable design aesthetic and exceptional typography skills. They will work closely with the lead ESPN Deportes director across projects including editorial, marketing, social and product design initiatives. Position can work remote Responsibilities Qualified candidates must have 2+ years of experience working within the field of print and digital design, and possess the following characteristics: Clean and modern design aesthetic that works within the ESPN Deportes brand. Experience working on print and digital creative. Able to manage a fast paced environment. Self-motivated, a natural problem-solver, and a good communicator with a demonstrated ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously, both independently, as well as collaboratively in a team environment. Understanding of working within a digital environment. Ability to support the creation and enhancement of content related to design and layout. Sophisticated visual sense and a proven understanding of modern graphic design theory including typography, composition and hierarchy. Experienced with HTML; Photoshop; Illustrator; Adobe InDesign; Adobe After Effects and Javascript/J-Query, music and sound. Outstanding organization skills and the ability to simultaneously manage multiple short- and long-term priorities. Strong knowledge, awareness and judgment of sports news topics. A solution-oriented, innovative mindset that can develop strategic visions and adopt tactical executions that enhance the fan's experience while furthering company and department priorities. Capable of establishing buy-in from peers, management and outside groups through the clear communication of priorities and expectations.

Part-Time Senior Designer, FiveThirtyEight

The part-time Senior Designer assists the Art Director and Creative Director in the development of design and UX experience for the data journalism site, FiveThirtyEight. The Senior Designer will work with the creative team to produce visual companion to editorial narrative of the site, which may consist of illustration, design, video and photographic opportunities. The designer will also participate in the product development of the site, producing wireframes and prototypes to inform front-end style guides that improve the UX experience across desktop, tablet, and mobile platforms. 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. This part-time position has a maximum of 29 hours per week, exact schedule to be worked out with the Manager. Responsibilities : Design inventive, innovative, original content for daily art. Works within the style guidelines set by the Creative Director. Prioritize content needs and assist in quality control. Have an awareness of and a curiosity around industry trends and current technology. Continually seek out and discover new talent who can elevate the ambition of the content group. Maintain good relationships with existing photographers, illustrators, designers. Be informed of the editorial schedule. Practice sound news judgment and understand design's role in effective storytelling. Participates in wire framing, UX, and testing processes for digital property across platforms, working closely with product teams. Participates in the development process for design, interface, interaction and experience related to respective products. Creative partner with product, content and technology. Fully embedded in the creative process, from conception to planning to hands on execution.

Part-Time Senior Designer, Infographics

ESPN Print and Digital Media is looking for a driven and entrepreneurial infographic artist to join our staff. The perfect candidate is passionate about visual storytelling and is looking to be an essential part of a collaborative, fun, high-performing team. Responsibilities Create compelling infographics for ESPN the Magazine and ESPN.com. Generate innovative visual storytelling ideas for both quick-turnaround news graphics as well as special projects and execute from start to finish. Brainstorm with editors and other creative partners on story presentation. Proactively work with Edit, Photo and Production to ensure that deadlines are met. Be informed of current sports news and of the sports calendar and practice sound news judgment. Have an awareness of and a curiosity around industry trends and current technology. Basic Qualifications At least 4 years experience in infographics, preferably for a news organization. Advanced knowledge in data visualization, design hierarchy, typography and illustration assignment. Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite - InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator. Working knowledge of HTML and CSS coding. An understanding of best practices for both print and digital infographics. Ability to work under tight deadlines and strong communication skills Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated understanding and development of front-end code Experience working within a responsive web environment Required Education High school diploma Preferred Education Bachelors degree in design, journalism or related field.

Art Director, The Undefeated

The Art Director assists the Creative Director in the development of design and UX experience for a new editorial digital platform, The Undefeated. This position assists in the creative development process and maintaining an overall responsive UX experience across desktop, tablet, and mobile platforms. The Art Director will work to establish and maintain the editorial tone of this platform and product, overseeing art direction duties such as illustration, design, video and photo assignments as visual companion to the editorial narrative and mission. 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. The Undefeated is the premier platform for exploring the intersections of race, sports and culture. We enlighten and entertain with innovative storytelling, original reporting and provocative commentary. Not conventional. Never boring. This job will be located in New York City, with intermittent travel to/from Washington D.C. editorial offices.