The role:

Bloomberg Media Studios is searching for a 6-Month Contract Art Director with strong motion design chops who can take on the creation of impeccable, thoughtful design that pushes boundaries with strong conceptual and storytelling roots.

We’ll trust you to:

• Conceive creative ideas that sit at the intersection of client objectives and Bloomberg’s proprietary data and editorial/news offering
• Design and art direct eye catching (and thumb stopping) motion graphics and animation that express ideas in a vibrant and concise manner
• Transform complex ideas into compelling data visualization and short form social first stories
• Establish visual systems for branded storytelling across formats – video, social, live events

Uphold the highest quality of work, translating the latest shifts in design and social platforms for a Bloomberg audience


• Participate in proactive proposals and brainstorms that push the Studio’s unique value for clients
• Communicate the vision and rationale of the work to external and internal teams in an articulate and compelling manner
• Function as both an individual contributor as well as a director when working with our network of production partners and freelance resources

You’ll need to have:

• 7-10 years of experience design and strong video and social work experience preferred
• Expertise in crafting branded storytelling and corresponding social promotional campaigns
• Expert level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite — web design software (Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD) a plus
• Highly collaborative approach with our team of writers, editors and animators
• Fluency across deliverables that fit with a cross-channel approach (style frames and/or storyboards for video, motion assets for for immersive experiences etc)
• Impeccable design portfolio demonstrating a mix of digital and motion graphics
• Ability to provide timely, helpful feedback to improve creative processes and to keep work on budget and schedule
• Experience working with Strategy teams to synthesize results into meaningful design decisions
• Experience developing creative for RFPs including mocks, mood boards, and written ideas