Freelance Sr. Designer

Company: Versant Media
Location: Stamford
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Company Description VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most. As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service. VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world. Job Description This is a part-time project/limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 4 -12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed. Role Purpose The Senior Graphics Designer creates ground-up broadcast motion design work, in-game graphics, as well as updating existing elements and templates. You will be working with a tight group of sports design creatives. An engaging spirit is essential to the success of this role, elevating the craft with a ‘get-to-air’ urgency. Responsibilities Create graphic and animated elements including transitions, interstitials, show packages, opens, and titles Design in-game insert graphic systems and layouts with comprehensive knowledge and expertise Effectively communicate concepts and ideas to the Art Director and design team Work on multiple packages and projects at the same time, while maintaining consistency with the overall graphic package Collaborate with multiple producers and departments under tight deadlines, and short timelines Understand the implementation of design elements in network television studio and live sports environments Qualifications Basic Requirements: College graduate with degree in graphic design or fine arts Minimum (8) years’ experience working at a network or broadcast design agency Understanding of the implementation of design elements in network television and live sports environments a must Passion for smart, functional design, and an understanding of the balance between information and entertainment Excellent at concept & storyboard design Excellent design and typography skills Excellent understanding of the value of good motion theory Excellent presentation and communication skills Must be flexible, detail-oriented, deadline driven and a good collaborator Expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator Expert knowledge of Adobe After Effects Extensive knowledge of Maxon Cinema 4D, including modeling, texturing, lighting, animating, use of dynamics, MoGraph, render optimization, Red Shift, etc. Desired Characteristics: Love of Sports a plus Passion for show packaging and knowledge of current trends in graphic design Additional Requirements: Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV Must be willing to work nights and weekends Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States Must be 18 years or older It is the policy of Versant and Versant’s affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Additional Information As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media'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. For LA County and City Residents Only: VERSANT Media 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 candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com. VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc. VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means.

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