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Manage the finishing, production, localization, and servicing of design assets (key art, print ... adaptations, digital OOH), ensuring brand, layout and specs for our Marketing, Awards and ...

Designer II

Bristol, CT · On-site +1

$72K - $96K/yr

We create and produce key art for ESPN+ and manage product art across our digital products. We manage the design voice of our ESPN brand, from holistic marketing campaigns to cross-platform creative ...

Key Responsibilities * Conduct assessments to evaluate clients' emotional, cognitive, and psychological needs. * Develop individualized treatment plans using art therapy techniques. * Facilitate ...

Key Responsibilities: * Conduct assessments to evaluate clients' emotional, cognitive, and psychological needs. * Develop individualized treatment plans using art therapy techniques. * Facilitate ...

Key Responsibilities: * Conduct assessments to evaluate clients' emotional, cognitive, and psychological needs. * Develop individualized treatment plans using art therapy techniques. * Facilitate ...

Key Responsibilities: * Conduct assessments to evaluate clients' emotional, cognitive, and psychological needs. * Develop individualized treatment plans using art therapy techniques. * Facilitate ...

Designer II

Bristol, CT · On-site +1

$72K - $96K/yr

We create and produce key art for ESPN+ and manage product art across our digital products. We manage the design voice of our ESPN brand, from holistic marketing campaigns to cross-platform creative ...

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How much do key art jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for key art in the United States is $69,553.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,000.00 and $99,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is key art?

Key Art refers to the primary visual artwork created to represent a film, television show, video game, or other entertainment product. This artwork is typically used in promotional materials such as posters, digital banners, DVD covers, and advertisements. Key Art is designed to capture the essence of the project and attract the attention of potential audiences by conveying its tone, genre, and unique selling points. It plays a crucial role in shaping audience expectations and driving marketing campaigns.

What are some common challenges faced by key art designers when collaborating with marketing and creative teams?

Key Art designers often work closely with marketing, creative directors, and external stakeholders to develop visually compelling promotional materials. A common challenge is balancing the creative vision with strict brand guidelines and tight deadlines, ensuring that the final artwork aligns with both the artistic direction and the marketing strategy. Effective communication and feedback management are essential, as multiple revisions and input from various teams can be frequent. Building strong collaborative relationships and maintaining flexibility can help Key Art designers navigate these challenges and produce impactful visual assets.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a key art designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Key Art Designer, you need a strong background in graphic design, visual storytelling, and an understanding of branding, often supported by a relevant degree or portfolio. Proficiency with industry-standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign is essential, along with familiarity with digital asset management systems. Creative thinking, attention to detail, and effective collaboration are crucial soft skills that set standout designers apart. These skills are vital for producing compelling visual assets that capture attention and communicate the essence of a project or brand effectively.

What is the difference between Key Art vs Graphic Designer?

AspectKey ArtGraphic Designer
Required CredentialsPortfolio, industry experience, sometimes specialized training in visual storytellingDegree in graphic design, art, or related field; portfolio
Work EnvironmentFilm, TV, advertising, entertainment industry; collaborative, deadline-drivenVarious industries including marketing, publishing, digital media; creative, project-based
Employer & Industry UsageStudios, production companies, advertising agenciesDesign firms, corporations, freelance clients
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding role in entertainment marketing, visual storytellingDesign skills, software proficiency, branding

Key Art focuses on creating promotional visuals for entertainment media, emphasizing storytelling and visual impact. Graphic Designers have a broader scope, working across multiple industries to develop visual content. While both roles require strong design skills and portfolios, Key Art specialists often have industry-specific experience in entertainment marketing.

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Infographic showing various Key Art job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,553 per year, or $33.4 per hour.

Graphic Designer, Global Creative Content

Sony Pictures

Culver City, CA • On-site

$72K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago


Job description

The Global Creative Content (GCC) team is part of Sony Pictures Global marketing organization and they support a wide range of internal and external partners across the studio including Television Distribution, Theatrical Marketing, Home Entertainment, Consumer Platforms, Sony Electronics, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Corporate Communications, and more. GCC is a fast-paced, hands-on creative team built around urgency, proactivity, and servicing a wide range of marketing and production needs. This position reports to the GCC Creative Director and collaborates with other team members across multiple disciplines.
GCC is looking for an outstanding Graphic Designer with entertainment marketing experience. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded designer with a positive attitude who can move quickly from creative problem-solving to high-quality execution. Additionally, a strong sense of proactive task ownership, team oriented collaboration, advanced technical skills, and conceptual ideation are critical.
Responsibilities:
  • Able to create polished graphic designs across several entertainment marketing needs including:
  • Designing premium original key art imagery for TV Series and platform graphics using Adobe Photoshop that shows strong conceptual insights, premium design and typography, and competent image manipulation including compositing and talent retouching.
  • Designing compelling art for sales presentations and pitch materials using Photoshop and Microsoft PowerPoint with a high level of design, visual storytelling, and elegant typography.
  • Designing brand art for new or existing brands with clear visual themes, logo development, creating color and type families, creating brand documents like toolkits and guide books, brand art ideation with studio IP, and live event design and mockups.
  • Creating production art deliveries for shows that include pitch materials, shot maps, adaptive assets across multiple formats or platforms.
  • Building clean, organized files that can be easily updated, shared, versioned, and delivered by the broader team. Also able to quality check work for design consistency, technical accuracy, spelling, image quality, specs, while ensuring accurate final delivery specs.
  • Being a positive, proactive, and reliable team collaborator with producers, designers, editors, creative leadership, and stakeholders.
  • Displays a passion for entertainment creative content, acquired series, library content, and branding initiatives.

Requirements:
  • 5-7 years of experience as a designer in a high-volume entertainment design, studio, agency, or creative production environment with experience designing platform art, campaign extensions, title treatments, or other entertainment marketing assets.
  • Bachelor's degree in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Digital Design, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Strong proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite with a primary focus on Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Photoshop skills must include art generation and image manipulation, photographic compositing, masking, retouching, and color correction.
  • Exceptional experience with presentation design in Microsoft PowerPoint. Familiarity with Keynote, Canva, and Google suite.
  • Able to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Able to bring design projects from concept through final execution while incorporating feedback constructively and positively.
  • Ability to articulate creative ideas and present work clearly to peers.
  • Strong creative problem-solving skills with the desire to learn and assist others on the team.
  • Relevant online portfolio showcasing recent work.
  • Ability to work flexible hours when needed.

Preferred:
  • High-resolution retouching experience or a desire to grow key art skills.
  • Ability to use AI tools like Adobe Firefly, ChatGPT, Midjourney, Gemini, etc. thoughtfully and selectively as part of the creative process.
  • Experience with Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, a/v editorial, live action, 2D, 3D, motion graphics, or game engine animation workflows.
  • Experience with print production mechanicals.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $72,000 to $90,000. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.
Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
Sony Pictures does not allow audio recording, video recording or use of AI note-taking tools during interviews. Please be aware these tools may be enabled as a default and can be difficult to disable once the interview has started, so we recommend you check your device and disable these tools prior to the start of your interview. If recording or the use of the tools occurs during the interview and cannot be promptly turned off or disabled, the interviewer may end the interview.
To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.