Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Major League Soccer
Job overview
The Director, Broadcast Graphic Design at Major League Soccer manages broadcast graphics projects and enforces brand guidelines, playing a key role in the visual presentation of MLS Productions.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing broadcast graphics projects with partners, creating images and motion graphics, art directing third-party designers, running meetings, and assisting with matchday broadcast operations.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a competitive base salary of $115,000 - $130,000, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a $500 wellness reimbursement, generous holiday and PTO schedule, and flexible remote work options.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of design and motion graphics experience, proficiency with motion graphics tools, project planning, strong communication, decision-making skills, and business proficiency in Spanish; knowledge of Vizrt Trio, Libero, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator is preferred.
Career development
MLS provides career and professional development through on-the-job training, feedback, and ongoing educational opportunities.
Work environment and culture
The company values in-person collaboration with a hybrid work model requiring four days in-office and flexible remote days, emphasizing diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment.
Company information
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league focused on elevating the game and inspiring greatness with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Job location and travel
Employees work primarily from an MLS office with flexibility for remote work on Fridays and additional flex days monthly.
Unique job features
The role includes unique responsibilities such as managing broadcast graphics for major partners like IMG, AE Live, and Apple, and involvement in virtual studio design art direction.
Company overview
Major League Soccer (MLS) is a professional soccer league in the United States and Canada, founded in 1993 and began play in 1996. It operates as a single-entity structure where teams and player contracts are centrally owned by the league, which generates revenue through media rights, sponsorships, ticket sales, and merchandise. MLS has seen significant growth with expansion teams and increased investment in soccer-specific stadiums. The league is known for its efforts to develop soccer talent in North America and has partnerships with international leagues and clubs.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight extensive experience in design and motion graphics, emphasizing your leadership in managing broadcast graphics projects and collaborating with third-party partners like IMG, AE Live, and Apple.
Focus on your ability to create and maintain project plans, lead meetings, and provide art direction for broadcast and virtual studio graphics, showcasing your organizational and communication skills.
Apply through multiple channels including Major League Soccer’s official corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize visibility and increase your chances of getting noticed.
Connect with current employees in the broadcast or creative divisions at Major League Soccer on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent MLS broadcast innovations or asking about the creative challenges in managing live sports graphics.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'broadcast graphics,' 'motion graphics production tools,' 'project planning,' 'art direction,' 'matchday operations,' and specific software like 'Adobe After Effects' and 'Vizrt Trio.'
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