Graphic Designer - NBC Sports, Bay Area

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. 

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

NBC Sports Bay Area & California is seeking a highly creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer who will collaborate and work with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Social, Digital, Sales, Studio, and Live Events, to bring brand stories to life, elevate visual communications, and ensure consistency across all creative assets. 

You will create graphics that will range from original designs to corporate templates. A key understanding of professional Bay Area and Sacramento sport teams is required to understand and connect with our viewers. 

This job is a hybrid role that requires four in-office days per week, reporting to the San Francisco office, and requires some weekend and evening shifts, whenever sports are on the air. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Ideation: Brainstorm, develop, and execute creative ideas for the design of original and sales graphics as well as other marketing materials. 
• Visual Identity: Strong understanding of typography, color theory, layout, and visual hierarchy. 
• Studio Design: Create and deliver graphics to the producers in real time for live and taped productions, including short segment animations, logo elements, monitors, lower thirds, score bugs, opens, bumps, snipes, logo elements, monitors, and full screens. 
• Design Creation: Develop innovative and engaging graphics (still and motion graphics) for print and digital platforms, including social media, websites, promotional materials, and templates, and deliver finished assets to production systems on deadline. 
• Sales: Ideate and create elements for social client sponsorships, and integrate sponsor branding into existing packages.
• Other: Other duties as assigned by Creative Design Manager, Marketing Manager, and Senior Graphic Designer. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of professional design experience, ideally in sports or entertainment.
• Strong portfolio with a focus on sports branding, marketing, and motion graphics.
• Familiarity with sports culture and trends, especially in the Bay Area and Sacramento.

Technical Skills 

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere).
• Strong aptitude in design composition, typography, and timing. 
• Strong graphic design skills and artistic ability in order to translate communication needs into an artistic design.
• Experience in print, digital and motion graphics required; illustration and animation a plus.

Soft Skills & Work Ethic 

• Ability to multitask, adapt to change, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic, leadership qualities, and a collaborative mindset.

WHAT WE OFFER: 

• Competitive salary and benefits package. 
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and exciting environment within the sports industry. 
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture. 
• Professional development opportunities and room for growth. 

HOW TO APPLY: 

Interested candidates should submit their resume, a cover letter, and a link to their portfolio showcasing relevant work. 

Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time. 

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: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00  

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.