Senior Designer at MTV Networks
New York, NY Posted 1/18/12

Background / Responsibilities:
As part of the Creative Department the senior designers are responsible for the conceptual development and execution of all print design created in support of VH1 programming and promotional product. That includes advertising for VH1 shows and the visual design, packaging and branding of VH1 franchises. Senior designers are expected to take on some of the higher profile and more difficult challenges in the department as well as lead by setting a positive example for the group and mentor junior senior designers.

Senior designers must develop their work in line with the overall VH1 channel strategy as well as the strategic imperatives of the specific project. The senior designer must be able to follow and interpret a strategic brief. The senior designer’s job requires strong conceptual skills including the ability to creatively problem solve and interpret a strategy graphically. Advertising products are created in collaboration with writers from the VH1 editorial team so strong collaboration and teamwork are required.

The senior designer’s background should include formal training in graphic design, typography and logo design, a current knowledge of styles and trends in design and pop culture, hands on knowledge of graphics software such as Adobe Illustrator, In Design, and Photoshop. They must display a versatility and willingness to apply different techniques and solutions to different products and an ability to work with mixed media. Experience in advertising and/or editorial design, and past collaboration with writers is a plus, as is a knowledge of trends in illustration and photography and the ability to direct a photo shoot with celebrity talent.

Senior designers are expected to be able to work both independently and collaboratively and multitask on more than one project. Senior designers must be pro-active at meeting deadlines, organizing their work and acquiring all information and resources required for their jobs. Senior designers must also pro-actively communicate about their work and acquire all necessary approvals. As a creative person in a creative company, senior designers are expected to constantly push their skill sets and stay on top of the latest developments in their industry.

Requirements:
One of the department goals is to create unified creative solutions across the different media we communicate in. Senior designers should constantly envision their work in all the important media that represents packaging for VH1. This includes the ability to work collaboratively with other designers in print and on line as well as to qualify work for all its applications.
- Senior designers are also required to be able to have strong presentation skills which clearly and convincingly support their work.
- Education: At least 2 years schooling in Graphic Design.
- Experience: Senior Designer: At least 4 years experience in advertising, graphic design industry or editorial design. Experience at a media brand a plus.

To Apply to this Position:
Apply online: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MTVNETWORKS&cws=1&rid=3577