Overview & Responsibilities
SMT has been the pioneers at the forefront of innovation in sports broadcast and live event production for more than 35 years. We invented the yellow first down line on football broadcasts. We develop and implement scoring systems for all major golf and tennis events. We are behind the scenes at major sporting events around the world, and our work is shown live on broadcasts and in-venue displays for millions of viewers.
SMT’s Creative Studio is looking for a highly motivated Art Director. This position will be working closely with the Director of Creative and Strategy to help plan, manage and deliver creative driven projects on time and on budget. This role will primarily be responsible for creative solutions for live sports events such as Golf, Tennis, and CrossFit. If you love sports and thrive in a detail oriented, fast paced, collaborative environment, this role would be a great fit.
Responsibilities
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Oversee projects from concept to completion, with the ability to work hands-on and give direction to other artists.
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Help lead and brief a collaborative team of designers, animators, and production artists to ensure they understand the goals and deadlines, inspiring them to produce excellent work and bringing them back on track when required.
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Work closely with project coordinators/managers to ensure work is delivered within project deadlines and meets the client’s brief, both creatively and technically.
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Develop responses to creative briefs, including developing style frames and writing treatments.
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Work as a team with the other Art Directors/Senior Designers and the Creative Director, to ensure that artists are assigned to projects appropriately.
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To help the Creative Director build and develop a multi-disciplinary creative team and act a mentor to junior members, offering them coaching, training and feedback as necessary.
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Remain up to date with current creative trends and innovations in design, motion graphics and information design.
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Comfortable presenting to clients, be that in pitches or in regular project progress and feedback sessions.
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Experience of developing successful responses to creative briefs and RFP’s, including concept development and style frames.
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Represent the studio from as a project lead working with clients, external artists/technicians, and other departments to ensure successful delivery of a project.
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Develop a culture of excellence around the creative use of techniques, software, and technology.
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To be able to work under tight deadlines and short turnaround times.
Skills
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3+ years’ experience in working as an art director and senior designer with an emphasis on sports.
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Strong design and motion experience across environmental displays, UI/UX and broadcast.
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Strong knowledge of design and motion techniques and the latest design processes.
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Proficient user of relevant design software such as the Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.
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Understanding of 3D applications such as Cinema 4D, Redshift, Unreal Engine a bonus.
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Experience leading projects and mentoring junior talent within the design department.
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Solid presentation skills and comfortable with being the client-facing representative as needed.
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Calm under pressure and capable of delivering to short deadlines without compromising on quality.
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Organized and methodical in your approach to the work.
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Excellent people and team-working skills.
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Excellent organizational skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Good knowledge of production pipeline, techniques, and executions.
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Working knowledge of current creative trends and innovations in motion graphics.
Are you ready to join the SMT Team and be a Game Changer?
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SMT is an equal opportunity employer.
Individuals expressing interest in job openings are not considered applicants for a position until they are invited for an interview.
Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks and a pre-employment drug screen.
