Qualifications
Essential Functions
- Provides comprehensive visual platforms for design review & development discussions.
- Communicates concepts with stakeholders and team members to ensure all concepts are approved prior to production.
- Creates visual studies/mockups for internal and external stakeholders. Including but not limited to: 2D/3D concept rendering, façade design, technical package creation, in-store visual elements, window design, fixture design, store floorplans, in-store signage design, graphic design, photographs, asset management
- Provides high-quality overview photographs of new store builds and/or major floor sets.
- Works with the Visual Merchandising Department to create training guidelines, merchandising guidelines, and blank store templates for visual communication to the field.
- Maintains an organized archive of Visual Merchandising assets (e.g., store photos, directives, projects, and graphic files).
- Conducts pre-production reviews at vendor facilities, as needed.
- Attends trade shows, conventions, and benchmarking opportunities to maintain current industry knowledge; Travels as needed.
- Identifies opportunities for new materials, and technology with a consideration of costs, sustainability, and durability.
- Works on multiple projects simultaneously; Prioritizes based on the needs of the business, manages time appropriately, and coordinates with the team to deliver projects on time, on budget, and executes without errors or omissions
- Communicates effectively with internal and external vendors to ensure accurate and safe installation of competing Visual Merchandising projects.
- Provides support for tasks and projects as assigned by Department leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS **** –
Basic Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in visual design and/or equivalent experience.
- Solid computer drawing/drafting skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp, and AutoCAD. Must provide a portfolio.
- Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and overnights as required.
Desired Characteristics:
- 2-year or 4-year college degree in Visual Communications, Graphic Communications, or equivalent Arts Program.
- Solid background in design projects from concept to completion.
- Experience with in-field art direction, fabrication, and installations.
- Understanding of many different materials, paint callouts, and finishing details.
- Solid understanding of visual communication theory and production in a theme park and/or retail environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, with confidence to multitask and delegate as required.
- Creative self-motivator with the ability to work independently or as a team and drive results through strong leadership and skills.
- Ability to identify and communicate creative solutions to challenges, and to maintain a consistent focus on priorities with persistent follow-through.
- Ability to deal well with ambiguity and constant change, working in fast-paced environments with accelerated schedules.
- Confidence to communicate across all lines of business, with all levels of management.
- A strong passion to drive high-quality results, both with end products as well as procedures.
- Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills through email and in-person.
Additional Requirements:
- Required On-Site : This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
- Travel may be required
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support the needs of the team
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.