Manager, Graphic Design - UK Project in Bedford

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.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides design guidance and manages Universal Graphic Design team, outside consultants, and coordinates requirements of all in-house divisions through successful completion of project.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages design staff and outside design firms.
• Consults with requesting department and gathers information pertaining to the development of the project for consistency.
• Collaborates with internal divisions to maintain Universal’s design intent of ongoing quality control design solutions.
• Integrate and coordinate all aspects of design intent to achieve the highest quality product and guest experience within parameters given.
• Performs concept design theme development and presentation materials as needed through Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Freehand, Quark Express, and 3D generating design software.
• Develops graphics and sign packages for new attractions, as well as for the ongoing needs of all park departments through formal graphics package.
• Interdepartmental and fabrication coordination on all design needs and packages working with cross disciplines.
• Responsible for material and colour specifications of all signs, graphics, details, etc.
• Maintains quality control of existing park signage and graphics.
• Responsible for managing teams of creative project personnel such as writers, artists, directors, scenic designers, media producers, programmers, graphic designers, etc.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design is preferred.
• Field experience in design and management of environmental graphic design is required. Themed environmental design is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be highly creative with a keen eye for graphic design.
• Have working knowledge of typography and computer design software.
• Have extensive knowledge of sign fabrication techniques and materials.
• Have drafting, rendering and presentation skills.
• Issue status reports to clients.
• Must be proficient in graphic software including Photoshop; Corel Drawing; and Illustrator.
• Proficient on all Adobe Software packages: Illustrator, Photoshop, In-Design; Quark Express; Typestyler; Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Word, Excel; and 3D software.
• Required to be familiar with industry colour standards and limitations.

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.

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