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HERE’S THE DEAL

We are a full-service Esports company that creates, manages and monetizes competitive video game leagues. We build a title’s competitive community from the ground up, growing it into a unique, professional and world-class Esports operation. We manage all league operations and produce expert live entertainment in-studio or at stadium-sized venues. We deliver monetary results by authentically translating our publishers’ and brand sponsors’ business outcomes to this massively diverse community.

We seek out ambitious partners and are the leading Esports company for new gaming titles.

We are experiencing breakneck growth and are looking for an individual that loves to make connections and steward lasting business partnerships; for someone who gets fired-up thinking about executing ambitious Esports products alongside the next generation of Esports developers and publishers and our expanding, high-energy team. We want someone who pushes back on the status quo and does things faster and better - because that’s what gets them out of bed in the morning. As a wise old man once said, “It’s dangerous to go alone! Take this.”

Job Status: Full-Time

Location: Burbank, CA

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

As Creative Director at Esports Engine, you will be responsible for building, managing, and driving the global design objectives for the organization. As a global leader, you will establish department and organization-wide best practices, oversee our design capabilities, and manage our regional design and global design teams focused on creating best-in-class experiences for our clients and projects

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

  • Develop and manage global design team capable of concepting, pitching, designing, and programming world class graphics packages including packages built for live broadcast, in-venue events, print and digital signage, and internal and external projects and initiatives
  • Lead and drive operational efficiency department-wide, ensuring deliverables are met in a timely manner according to established best practices
  • Oversee and manage design department and associated project deliverables, working with key stakeholders in the creation and iteration of budgets as it relates to graphics
  • Interface with stakeholders, including internal and external clients on pitches, budgets, and productization of capabilities
  • Manage, grow, and mentor an internal global team fostering a creative environment that is conducive to creative development
  • Work with external contract designers to ensure deliverables are met
  • Maintain current knowledge of relevant broadcast graphic technologies and subject areas
  • Identify, develop, and advance design initiatives for external and internal projects

WHAT WE NEED TO SEE

  • Experience: 5-7 Years of demonstrated leadership experience at an agency
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in design or related field
  • Proven Experience in working with Live Broadcast CG Technology and workflows
  • Proven ability and experience in developing department and/or organizational best practices and driving implementation
  • Proven ability and experience in managing a team in a fast paced, startup environment, preferably in a dynamic and growing industry
  • Proficiency in Stats and Data Integration for Live Broadcast CG
  • Expert skills using Adobe Creative Suite including After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
  • Experience using 3D programs including Cinema 4D and Element 3D
  • Knowledge or experience with the following graphics systems: Xpression, Singular Live, Casper CG, Tricaster, and Resolume
  • Experience in interpreting and following strict brand and style guides to craft compelling materials
  • Experience with transition logic and scripting in XPression
  • Experience with Excel, google sheets and API to create and manage databases for XPression Datalinq

PLUSES

  • Live sports production experience
  • Passion for gaming and gaming communities
  • Proficiency in understanding the core values and variables that engage gaming communities across a diverse landscape of games, locations, and platforms
  • Strong design and data visualization knowledge

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned or updated by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

The Company will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact [email protected].

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.