Junior Visual Designer

AbelCine is a leading provider of products, services, and staffing solutions to the production, broadcast, media, and content creation industries. We partner with some of the most recognized organizations in media, entertainment, finance, technology, and corporate communications.We are currently seeking a Junior Visual Designer to join AbelCine as a full-time employee supporting one of our consulting clients. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a fast-paced in-house creative team producing high-quality visual content across digital, brand, presentation, and marketing initiatives. If you're a designer who has been tested in real-world environments, enjoys tackling diverse creative challenges, and is looking to grow within a high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.Key Responsibilities:Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise-level MAM/DAM systems, including ingestion pipelines, metadata structures, permissions frameworks, and long-term archival strategiesArchitect end-to-end ingest workflows for video, audio, and ancillary media—including transcoding paths, automation rules, QC checkpoints, and delivery specificationsOversee and participate in daily ingest operations, ensuring accuracy, proper metadata tagging, and seamless availability of assets for production and editorial teamsMaintain real-time reporting dashboards on ingest metrics (e.g., total media ingested, project/source breakdown, system throughput, storage utilization, and projected capacity needs)Evaluate existing post-production and media-management processes, identify bottlenecks, and drive system-level improvements across ingest, editorial, review, and archive workflowsCollaborate with Engineering, IT, Production, and Post-Production teams to define requirements for new tools, integrations, storage solutions, and infrastructure upgradesConfigure and administer MAM/DAM platforms (e.g., CatDV, Dalet, IPV Curator, Adobe Experience Manager), including metadata schema design, automation tasks, user roles, and permissionsImplement and maintain scalable storage systems with strong backup, versioning, retention, and DRM/security complianceBuild and manage automated workflows and file-transfer pipelines (e.g., Telestream Vantage, Signiant, Aspera, API-based automation)Develop and enforce ingest standards, naming conventions, delivery specs, editorial handoff workflows, and archival consistencyConduct high-level QC on incoming and outgoing media, identifying systemic issues and creating preventive solutionsServe as the technical lead for on-site or remote ingest operations during live events, multi-camera shoots, or high-volume production daysTrain internal teams—editors, producers, assistants, and external vendors—on MAM usage, ingest workflows, metadata tagging, and best practicesStay up to date on industry trends in media pipelines, AI metadata extraction, cloud-based workflows, storage architectures, and remote review toolsRequirements For a Successful Candidate:Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience1–3 years of professional design experience in an agency, in-house, production, freelance, or consulting environmentStrong portfolio demonstrating real-world, professional work experience across a variety of mediums and project types; academic or student work alone will not be sufficientProficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesignMotion graphics and animation experience is a plusExposure to art direction and participation in larger creative campaigns is highly desirableStrong understanding of visual design principles, typography, layout, branding, and visual storytellingVersatile designer who is comfortable working across digital, presentation, social media, marketing, and brand design projectsExcellent organizational, project management, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslySelf-motivated and accountable, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of projects from concept through executionDemonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, and problem-solving ability in fast-paced environmentsAdaptable and comfortable working in an environment where priorities and business needs may evolveStrong communication and collaboration skills with a positive attitude and team-oriented approachProven ability to deliver high-quality work under deadlines and navigate real-world creative challengesPhysical Effort:Prolonged periods of sitting at a computerDexterity for using design tools and equipmentAbility to distinguish colors, fonts, and imagesAbility to concentrate on detailed tasksOccasional lifting of light equipment (e.g., printers, monitors)Standing or walking for short periods, such as during meetings or presentationsEngagement Details:Engagement: Full-Time EmploymentClassification: ExemptSchedule: Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PMLocation: On-Site - Midtown, New York, NY Compensation: $80,000 - $85,000 + Comprehensive Benefits PackagePerks & Benefits:Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans (individual, dependent, and family coverage)Short-term & long-term disability benefits401(k) with employer match (up to 2% of annual pay)Paid time off, including caregiving and personal leave optionsFlexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare & dependent careSupplemental health insurance coverageCommuter benefits & gym membership discountsEmployee Assistance Program & life insuranceEquipment borrowing program + discounts on gear purchasesAccess to professional development resourcesAt AbelCine, we believe in fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. We are committed to equal-opportunity hiring and value a team that brings a range of perspectives, skills, and experiences to our company.Powered by JazzHRNhTaZVq9hC