Creative Director

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service. Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

Job Description

Role Purpose  

Creative Director, Digital Design & Branding oversees and manages a talented team of staff and contractor digital-media art directors and designers for NBC Entertainment Marketing. This position will be report dually to the VP, Motion Design & Branding and VP, Key Art Design & Branding. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead and manage robust digital design and design-driven efforts for NBC Entertainment Marketing Creative from ideation to execution 
• Collaboratively build the digital bridge between Key Art and Motion Design to build effective, holistic campaigns for NBC shows and brand 
• Oversight to include premier motion and static digital billboards, design content and gifs for social-media platforms, plus graphics for video and thumbnails for YouTube 
• Social platforms include Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and more 
• Inspire, develop and manage digital design directors and their teams 
• Oversee brainstorms, pitches and executions for innovative and engaging digital activations 
• Identify and onboard new talent as necessary for both staff and contractor positions 
• Build partnerships with Brand and Social Marketing and Creative Content teams and leadership to develop innovative and strategic creative ideas, concepts and activations 
• Partner with Key Art and Motion Design creative directors for creative alignment  
• Identify, engage and manage external creative agencies, freelance designers, animators, and other vendors  
• Coordinate with project management/producers to identify project needs and timing, and build and meet deadlines 
• Lead presentations to internal partners and executives, including the CMO 
• Oversee finishing production with in-house team and outside vendors, managing retouching, rendering and delivery of elements and toolkits 
• Promote excellence through effective detail-oriented quality control  
• Partner with teams across NBCU from Broadcast, Cable and Streaming, including Marketing, Platforms, Public Relations/Press, Ad Sales, Affiliate Marketing and more.

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $120,000 - $165,000 (bonus eligible).

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree 
• 7+ years of agency advertising and/or in-house film, television, or commercial digital design experience 
• 3+ years as ad agency or in-house television or film design director 
• Strong organization, communication and presentation skills 
• Strong understanding of and passion for digital landscape, workflows and emerging technologies 
• Excellent working knowledge of Adobe Creative suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects and Acrobat 
• Knowledge of Maxon Cinema 4D or 3D applications a plus 

Eligibility Requirements 

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered  
• Must be willing and able to work in Universal City  
• Must be willing to travel to photo and video shoots as needed 
• Ability and willingness to work overtime and weekends with short notice  
• Must have un