Graphic Designer

We are seeking a Graphic Designer with a particular background in developing graphic elements for YouTube. The designer will be responsible for creating a wide variety of graphics (ranging from but not limited to thumbnail designs, banner art, avatars, and end-screens) for a variety of Nickelodeon brand channels across the YouTube platform and occasionally other digital platforms. The Graphic Designer will work closely with the Design &
Audience Development team to identify YouTube standard processes while also experimenting with how to elevate our design using the latest trends of design and technology in the social/digital space. Expert knowledge of design, layout, and typography is key.
The ideal candidate is a creative and industrious expert in graphic design familiar with the YouTube landscape who has a proven track record of crafting engaging and polished assets for digital/social platforms. This candidate possesses a collaborative spirit and brings intention into all of their design choices.
Key Responsibilities:
Creates high quality thumbnail designs that align with YouTubes standard processes and the channel thumbnail strategy
Be involved in all kickoff and internal calls and meetings, and participate and contribute in applicable brainstorm sessions with design strategy in mind
Be responsible for the creative process regarding design content
Possess a strong eye for typography and layout in design and be able to create a variety of different graphics from scratch.
Experience in photo manipulation
Illustration skills are a plus
Collaborating well with motion designers (+ video editors)
Should have experience in handling Key Art and photo compositing
Must know how to set-up and build files for animation hand-off
Speak to and provide feedback on motion/animation
Be willing to experiment, learn and complete a wide range of design techniques
Basic Qualifications:
1+ years of experience working in Digital Media for a content publisher or agency
Demonstrated passion for youth-oriented media, YouTube and the social video space
Past experience crafting design assets for social/digital use
Proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop and Illustrator
Additional Qualifications:
Strong written and oral communication skills, with high proficiency in English copy
Ability to multitask, problem solve and operate independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail
Possess an optimistic can-do mindset
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
No phone calls or third parties. Candidates must be United States citizens or legal permanent residents. Proof of legal residence and work authorization in the United States is required.