Role Purpose

Bluprint is looking for an Art Director to lead the Product arm of our Creative team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Creative Director and design team to craft elegant digital materials in service of Bluprint’s brand mission, vision and values.

• Function as the Bluprint brand ambassador to the Product and UX team and successfully create a dynamic and cohesive online brand experience across platforms and media.

• Work closely with the UX team to create and implement a successful UX/UI design process.

• Help influence and co-lead the UX/UI Design System creation and execution with UX leadership.

• Collaborate with the UX team to design and build high fidelity interactive prototypes to present to stakeholders and use in usability testing.

• Support the visual design needs of the Bluprint app.

• Facilitate brand consistency across marketing email creation by building and maintaining an email design system library of Sketch-based files.

• Brainstorm, influence and manage creative projects through execution.

• Lead, work alongside, and delegate tasks to other members in the design team, sister divisions within Bluprint, and external partner agencies.

• Attend meetings both internally and offsite.

Basic Qualifications
• A Bachelor’s Degree in User Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction, Communications Design, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, a related field, and/or equivalent training or work experience.
• Experience with Branding, an iterative Human Centered Design process/Design Thinking, Design System creation/maintenance, basic UX principles, basic HTML/CSS, Responsive Design, App design, and working with developers.
• 6+ years experience in a design related field.
• Proficiency in Sketch, Invision, and Adobe Creative Suite. Experience with JIRA/Confluence, After Effects, Google Slides, PowerPoint, and Keynote a plus.
• A dynamic portfolio featuring several contemporary, beautifully designed digital projects, with an emphasis on human centered design and UI/UX best practices. Must also demonstrate a strong understanding and creative approach to typography, editorial photography/layout, and brand identity.
Eligibility Requirements
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice as needed
• Must be willing to work in Denver, CO
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

• A positive, can-do attitude, along with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, as well as an ability to multitask in a fun, fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative mindset and desire to work cross functionally to brainstorm, problem solve and create exceptional brand experiences.
• Experience in a self-starting, leadership role on multiple projects with an emphasis on maintaining the highest of standards across brand touchpoints and responsive design systems.
• Great written, verbal, and people skills. Diplomatic, strategic, and persuasive key stakeholder management skills a must.
• An affinity for media, craft, and personal hobbies and projects.
• A wholehearted openness to feedback and direction.
• Good relationships with and experience managing outside vendors a plus.

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 in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.