Job Number 16252BR
Job Title Design Manager
Business Segment International
Sub-Business International UNI
Posting Category TV Content & Production
About Us Universal Networks International (UNI), the international channels division of NBCUniversal, is one of the world s premier entertainment portfolios. UNI delivers quality content and compelling brands in 34 languages across 176 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We are a truly global business with international HQ in London and local teams in LA, New York, Miami, Brazil, Paris, Rome, Munich, Moscow, Sydney, Singapore and London.
The UNI portfolio includes eight global entertainment brands. Fantastic content is at the heart of what we do and these unique brands deliver a full range of entertainment experiences to local audiences across the globe.
Career Level Experienced
Country United Kingdom
State/Province - -
City London
Responsibilities The Design Manager sits within the Creative Services Team working alongside the Design Director, working on the creative strategy, development and implementation of creative solutions, and delivery of assets to the UK and Emerging Markets teams for the NBC Universal portfolio of channels.
The Design Manager s role is to ensure the effective running of the Design Department and its output, working in tandem with the Design Director to facilitate and nurture the best creative work not just on Branding projects but for all other service lines across the business.
Qualifications/Requirements DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To work in partnership with Global, acting as brand guardian ensuring brand compliance/consistency at all times
To use creative to drive performance in territory and meet local business objectives
To work with all wider creative, editorial and marketing teams to deliver integrated work
To be aware of Ofcom regulations and adhere to them at all times
To keep abreast of design and technology trends to maintain innovation and freshness
To achieve all requested outcomes on time and on budget
To work with the Design Director and Creative team on the strategic development of campaigns, franchises and promotions for On Air, Off Air and Digital
To translate this strategy into achievable design solutions and produce design work from brief to delivery
To manage all workflow through the design department, ensuring the appropriate resources are assigned to each project and to track projects from brief to delivery
To be responsible for managing the Designers and provide guidance and support to foster their professional development
To oversee that a WIP of all current and future projects is maintained
To work closely with the Design Director and Head of Production on forward planning and utilisation for the department
To present rationale for increased resource and departmental growth
To ensure all projects are managed effectively and to budget, working closely with budget holders on and off air
To understand and utilise Farmers Wife as a planning, time reporting and utilisation tool
To share work in progress and present finished work to internal and external clients and sharing feedback to the team
To work closely with the Design Director to provide an environment that allows the Design team to fulfil their creative objectives and ambitions lobbying for appropriate facilities and identifying opportunities for the designers to feed their inspiration
To support the Design Director with training, PDRs and 1-2-1 s
To seek freelance talent and agency support to bring specialist skills to projects, where needed and to co-ordinate the bookings process
To track all budgets through the department including the requesting of and tracking of PO numbers for all design related expenditure
To book additional facilities for the department including mac hires and ensure necessary software is in place to achieve design solutions
The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Proven experience in broadcast and print design with a track record of TV broadcast work
Bachelor s degree (or equivalent) in media field
Awareness and understanding of graphics and animation software including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects and Maxon Cinema 4D
Understanding of Apple Macs and appropriate troubleshooting solutions
Strong creative skills with a knowledge of current trends, creative executions and technology
Strong written, oral communication and presentation skills and an ability to clearly articulate decision making rationale
Strong managerial experience in overseeing and mentoring employees in a collaborative and dynamic environment
Strong knowledge of design fundamentals including typography, colour, moving image, and current animation techniques
Strong knowledge of Channel packaging with preferable experience in multi-language reversioning
A solid and creative portfolio, showcasing innovative design solutions
Thorough knowledge of the production process and deliverables for (Video, Print and Digital)
Ability to work on a multitude of projects at once, working to tight deadlines
Develop strong working relationships in a wide variety of functional areas
Willingness to work overtime and be flexible with hours
Must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom