Company DescriptionWe create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including *** , *** News, MS *** , *** , *** Sports, *** , *** Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and *** , our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. *** Universal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast *** Universal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
Universal Products & Experiences Overview: Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of *** Universal's iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters, and stories based on the company's extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, *** and *** Universal Television and Streaming. The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products, engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and 3rd party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E's three lines of business include Consumer Products, Games and Digital Platforms, as well as Theme Parks Products & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Parks & Resorts, part of *** Universal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. ***
Universal Products & Experiences is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce of the highest caliber. We are committed to fostering equitable and inclusive environments that honor the experiences, perspectives, and uniqueness of each colleague.
It is the policy of *** Universal and *** Universal's affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Description Summary: We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable brand multi *** graphic designer with video games and interactive content experience to join our UP&E Team. This exciting creative role is responsible for developing graphical content, UI layout direction, and producing internal communication collateral for many of the most well-known entertainment bands in the *** Universal portfolio. This role will be supporting the team responsible for all video games, metaverse, Interactive content, NFT and Web 3 experiences.
The right candidate will bring industry-leading expertise, and attention to detail, and is driven by visual entertainment storytelling. This person should have a solid understanding of graphic static/motion design, video editing, UI/UX, and composition/presentation that can translate these skills across various digital mediums using the latest industry tools.
We're looking for teammates who care deeply about the intellectual properties, products we create, and the people that make them. UP&E is a collaborative inclusive environment that builds on the internal culture of all voices and thoughts celebrated in the creative space. This position will have daily collaboration with marketing, production, and external development teams and report to the Sr. Director of Creative in Universal's Games and Digital Platforms group.
Now is the time to join UP&E as we build the future of entertainment together.
Responsibilities include: - Development of graphic and *** design for internal collateral. This includes but is not limited to logos, Icons, UI, typography, composition layout, guidelines, presentations, motion *** , and trailers.
- Master of storytelling with the ability to give creative directional feedback to licensed partnerships ensuring they stay on brand and deliver best-in-class creative.
- Ability to produce mock-ups and storyboards that provide a rough idea about the finished working design.
- Present project concepts and creative ideas to department leadership with the capacity to take direction from multiple stakeholders, think strategically, prioritize deadlines, and effectively work through challenges in a fast-paced environment.
- Develop strong relationships and partnerships with key business groups across the company including Production, Product Marketing, Franchise Management, Technology, and Publishing
- Initiate research and implementation of new techniques and processes to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of art production.
Qualifications Qualifications/Requirements: - Portfolio of professional design work (fully/largely created solely by the applicant, AI-generated art not accepted) that demonstrates skills, creativity, and expertise in graphic design, motion *** , and video editing required.
- 4 + years of multi *** /presentation experience in entertainment and or AAA video games required including shipped products.
- Shipped AAA titles from established IP in a motion *** role-ideally from pre-production through launch and live ops. Experience in Mobile, VR, and AR is a plus.
- Hands-on experience with building graphics, photo manipulation, color correction, presentations, guidelines, and video content.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Receptive to critique and feedback
- Solid project management skills and excellent knowledge of various project management methodologies and practices
- Strong process knowledge, attention to detail, organizational skills, and timely follow-up
- Good cross-disciplinary communications experience *** ween engineering, production, design, and art
- Must be career focused on video games with a solid understanding of theatrical content.
- Software usage and understanding:
- After Effects - Motion graphics
- Adobe Premier or Final Cut Pro - Video editing
- Adobe graphic suit - Design/layout
- MSFT and Apple suit - Presentation
- MSFT Teams, Trello, Miro, Airtable, and JIRA - Collaboration tools
Desired Characteristics: - A degree from a four-year college, with a preference for an advanced degree
- Existing ability to work hands-on implementing art in-game concept prototypes.
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 *** Universal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
Salary range: $55,000 - $75,000
Additional Information *** Universal'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. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
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