Designer II from Volt
Hartford, CT 06101
About the Job
Thrive with Volt
Volt is hiring for a remote Designer II in the Hartford, CT vicinity.
As a Designer II you will:
Be responsible for the creation, development and delivery of designs across multiple platforms. This role supports both quick-turn and long-range assignments and collaborates with partners across the Creative Studio; including, but not limited to, traditional broadcast, marketing and product. This position will have an emphasis in the continued support, advancement and innovation of how the brand travels within linear TV programming.
• Utilize Adobe Suite to create designs for short-term and long-range assignments.
• Work under the direction of senior-level leaders to support all platforms in the creation of
• elements such as: television graphics, key art, cross-company branding, social templates, marketing materials, etc.
• Collaborate effectively with creative and editorial partners to elevate storytelling.
• Contribute compelling, elevated design solutions that support our continual pursuit of creative
• excellence.
• Integrate seamlessly into established team workflows and processes.
• Translate assignment details and creative direction into custom graphical layout solutions
• Possesses strong individual and team communication skills - effectively communicates out to
• Production and Project Assignment peers to ensure strong dialogue exists throughout the day & keep timelines & expectations on track (Teams/Email/Asana/Zoom).
• Regularly contribute ideas/initiatives, demonstrates desire to push creative to the next level, shows
• aptitude to learn new software to enhance individual versatility on assignments.
• Must be highly motivated, work well under pressure, and effectively prioritize multiple daily
• assignments.
• Maintain high standards of efficiency, consistency, accuracy, creativity and timely delivery of all
• requests.
• Recognize, report, and help troubleshoot equipment/software/work environment issues.
• Express a strong willingness to learn, absorb and flex in the day-to-day.
• Employ decision-making that supports streamlined, systematic approaches to long-term design structures.
This is a full-time 12-month remote contract opportunity in Hartford, CT vicinity.
The ideal candidate will have:
• 3–5+ years of professional experience working within a creative studio or media organization.
• Curiosity around shifting industry trends in design and animation; specifically within streaming
• Strong grasp of typography, composition, and hierarchy.
• Fluent with Adobe Creative Suite; Demonstrated hands-on knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe
• Illustrator and Adobe After Effects
• Proven project management skills with ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a passion for timely results.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Online portfolio/demo reel showcasing your creativity, design and type layout skills.
• Reliable means of transportation for when on-site work is required.
• Reliable work-from-home setup with dependable internet connection.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Minimum of 3 years’ hands-on design/graphics/animation/motion experience in a major TV market.
• Demonstrated experience with Cinema4D.
• Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects.
• Passion for sports programming.
• High-level understanding of design within streaming platforms
Additional Information:
• Looking for designers to support college football and help build out the new campaign which will air in the fall. They will also be pulled in to support continuation on other projects; need to be nimble enough to balance multiple assignments with different needs and looks.
• Looking for experience at a broadcast network but open to other adjacent fields.
Pay rate: $34.28/hr Depending on Experience
*Pay rate offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email hr_dept@volt.com or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.
Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
Volt is hiring for a remote Designer II in the Hartford, CT vicinity.
As a Designer II you will:
Be responsible for the creation, development and delivery of designs across multiple platforms. This role supports both quick-turn and long-range assignments and collaborates with partners across the Creative Studio; including, but not limited to, traditional broadcast, marketing and product. This position will have an emphasis in the continued support, advancement and innovation of how the brand travels within linear TV programming.
• Utilize Adobe Suite to create designs for short-term and long-range assignments.
• Work under the direction of senior-level leaders to support all platforms in the creation of
• elements such as: television graphics, key art, cross-company branding, social templates, marketing materials, etc.
• Collaborate effectively with creative and editorial partners to elevate storytelling.
• Contribute compelling, elevated design solutions that support our continual pursuit of creative
• excellence.
• Integrate seamlessly into established team workflows and processes.
• Translate assignment details and creative direction into custom graphical layout solutions
• Possesses strong individual and team communication skills - effectively communicates out to
• Production and Project Assignment peers to ensure strong dialogue exists throughout the day & keep timelines & expectations on track (Teams/Email/Asana/Zoom).
• Regularly contribute ideas/initiatives, demonstrates desire to push creative to the next level, shows
• aptitude to learn new software to enhance individual versatility on assignments.
• Must be highly motivated, work well under pressure, and effectively prioritize multiple daily
• assignments.
• Maintain high standards of efficiency, consistency, accuracy, creativity and timely delivery of all
• requests.
• Recognize, report, and help troubleshoot equipment/software/work environment issues.
• Express a strong willingness to learn, absorb and flex in the day-to-day.
• Employ decision-making that supports streamlined, systematic approaches to long-term design structures.
This is a full-time 12-month remote contract opportunity in Hartford, CT vicinity.
The ideal candidate will have:
• 3–5+ years of professional experience working within a creative studio or media organization.
• Curiosity around shifting industry trends in design and animation; specifically within streaming
• Strong grasp of typography, composition, and hierarchy.
• Fluent with Adobe Creative Suite; Demonstrated hands-on knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe
• Illustrator and Adobe After Effects
• Proven project management skills with ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a passion for timely results.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Online portfolio/demo reel showcasing your creativity, design and type layout skills.
• Reliable means of transportation for when on-site work is required.
• Reliable work-from-home setup with dependable internet connection.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Minimum of 3 years’ hands-on design/graphics/animation/motion experience in a major TV market.
• Demonstrated experience with Cinema4D.
• Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects.
• Passion for sports programming.
• High-level understanding of design within streaming platforms
Additional Information:
• Looking for designers to support college football and help build out the new campaign which will air in the fall. They will also be pulled in to support continuation on other projects; need to be nimble enough to balance multiple assignments with different needs and looks.
• Looking for experience at a broadcast network but open to other adjacent fields.
Pay rate: $34.28/hr Depending on Experience
*Pay rate offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email hr_dept@volt.com or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.
Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
Salary
$33 - $34 per hour