SUMMARY: Formulates concepts and supervises workers engaged in creating design for on-air use, including commercials, promotion and news graphics as well as for non-air use, including web, mobile and social networking. Maintains quality and visual continuity of station graphic look both on-air and non-air by executing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Reviews illustrative material and confers with Director of Marketing, client or individual responsible for presentation regarding budget, background information, objectives, presentation approaches, styles, techniques, and related production factors.

Directs and performs all Design Department duties, including graphic design, photography, collateral materials and set construction.

Applicants should be proficient in Adobe After-Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Curious Maps, Deko, iNews and 3D programs.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Reviews, approves, and presents final designs to client or Director of Marketing for approval.

Performs duties of Graphic Designer to design graphics for on-air as well as KTVU.com and MobileKTVU.com.

Prepares and maintains department budget.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises seven employees in the Design department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university or art school and a minimum of 5 years experience in a TV station Design department with previous supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, etc.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of television graphics, set construction, associated materials and equipment of on-air and print art, photography and knowledge of web and mobile design.

Employees accomplish their duties using safe work practices and equipment, while being responsible for reporting all injuries, observed unsafe conditions or practices to their leader. Coach fellow employees on safe work practices as appropriate and contribute to the overall success of the company’s safety program.

Teamwork and the ability to get along with others is an essential function of the job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

KTVU, Channel 2 is an equal opportunity employer. Discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation or disability is prohibited.

Send resume, cover letter and demo reel to KTVU, Human Resources Department, 2 Jack London Square, Oakland, CA 94607. Resumes may also be emailed to Human.Resources@KTVU.com.

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