On-Air Graphic Designer

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the Creative Team to implement designs for all of MBC Programs.
• Template and update both lower-third and full form graphics.
• Work on both short-turnaround and long-term projects as and when required.
• Work with designers to maximize creativity and quality of design within a Realtime environment.
• Work closely with the Graphics Management Team and Graphics Engineering to ensure the system is operationally and technically robust.
• Collaborate with colleagues on troubleshooting, replicating, diagnosing, and fixing system related bugs.
• Assist with creating and sourcing models/scenes/images for the graphics department library.
• Liaise with the Creative Management Team, editorial colleagues, designers, and technicians to maximize the department’s potential across all platforms.
• Respond and develop skills across programs & platforms in response to changing business and technical needs as part of the graphics development team.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years motion graphic design; modeling/animating/rendering in 3D and 2D environments
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, 3D Studio Max ,Viz Artist Preferable.
• Experience with Realtime 3D render engines in a data-driven environment (eg elections, weather etc)
• Understanding of television control room workflow and operations
• Demonstrate a high standard of editorial awareness
• Demonstrate an understanding of visual language and graphic design
• Planning and organizing - Prioritizes and plans activities considering all factors including deadlines, staffing, and resources.
• Communication - Ability to communicate clearly and effectively across all levels.
• Team-work - Works collaboratively with others to be part of a team.
• Flexibility - Adapts and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals, or groups.
• Editorial Judgement - Demonstrates balanced and objective judgment based on a thorough understanding of MBC editorial guidelines, target audience, program, and departmental objectives.
• Relationship Management - Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.