The Head of Graphics is responsible for the creation, development and deployment of designs, animations, and real-time graphics directories at a high proficiency level. 

The Head of Production is responsible for both graphics creation workflows. S/he will mainly work closely with Creative Lead, Head of Production and other Editorial Leads as well as the studio staff. Also communication with the engineering team may be needed to ensure the production workflow runs smoothly. The role will require maintaining communication between bot in-house and field producers, editors, graphics team, studio staff and shooters. S/he will maintain weekly and daily schedules for the graphics team.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This role requires strong leadership and team building abilities to provide guidance/art direction to the Graphics Team
• Oversees the creative process, provides guidance and motivation to the creative team and approves all creative work
• Coaches the creative team to reach the full potential of creative concepts, ensures deadlines are met.
• Leads brainstorming sessions, and oversees project management and stakeholder relationships
• Works collaboratively with the Creative Lead to ensure creative outputs meet goals.
• Communicates and translates the needs of Editorial Teams for the generation of high quality art
• Keeps quality control on all deliverables
• Understanding the digital video content and develops creative points of view to frame up and address challenges
• Plays a leading role in the establishment of brand-building strategies across all AJ+ channels,
• Supervises the direction of creative content generation for the needs, ensuring output aligns with direction
• Collaborates with the Head of Production and/or Producers generation of publications
• Head of Graphics serves as a member of the senior leadership team. Attends regular daily/weekly/monthly meetings and others as required

   EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• 8-10 years of working experience as a creative role driving creative process, graphic design and brand development

SKILLS:

• Team building Skills
• Advanced problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication/people skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Financial and budget management skills.
• Strong organizational skills in order to multi-task and manage multiple projects at once
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
• Must have well-developed layout and graphic design skills, preferably with an editorial background.
• Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
• Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong prioritization skills
• Must have a high level experience with all required creative suite software and working on and providing creative direction on video

  KNOWLEDGE:

• Have expert knowledge of the graphics creation process
• Be able to multi-task
• Be able to motivate a team
• Be able to work to strict deadlines
• Be able to work well and make tough decisions under pressure
• Ability to adapt to change in the workplace
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work with clients and staff
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and on paper
• Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
• Organized or follows a systematic method of performing a task
• Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous
• Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems
• Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines
• Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations