Job Details
Real-Time Graphics Developer II
Real-Time Graphics Developer II
Summary
This position is responsible for the creation, development and deployment of designs, animations, and real-time graphics directories at an intermediate level of understanding and skill.
Category
After Effects
Animation
Art Department
Graphic Design
Live Event / On Location Services
Motion Graphics
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Dec 20, 2023
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
This position is responsible for the creation, development and deployment of designs, animations, and real-time graphics directories at an intermediate level of understanding and skill. The Real-Time Graphics Developer II works on directory maintenance and new graphic builds while collaborating with a team or independently, with little oversight. They communicate with supervisors, teammates and partners to help set expectations and ensure on-time delivery. They will adhere to department and project workflows and processes. They will provide error-free graphics and technical support. They will participate in and assist with training and onboarding programs. This is a creative role that requires the ability to innovate, learn quickly and collaborate with others under varying deadlines to maintain the quality of ESPN on-air product.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Primarily utilize Vizrt, Ross Xpression, or Unreal Engine in the process of graphics creation, development, and deployment of graphics for ESPN productions
- Plan, build, maintain and update graphic directories with little oversight or while collaborating with a team of developers
- Translate project details and creative direction into custom design, animation, and layout solutions
- Provide troubleshooting and support for event and/or studio directories
- Utilize other graphics software, such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After-Effects, Adobe Illustrator, and Cinema4D, to aid in the creation of designs and animations
- Utilize and understand internal proprietary software and workflows
- Learn about specialty business segments such as touchscreen, interactive, virtual studio, data visualization, augmented reality, etc.
- Work closely with management and teammates on deliverables to manage expectations and ensure effective and on-time delivery
- Research and answer technical questions with respect to design/animation techniques and workflows
- Adhere to project-wide workflows, scripts and processes
- Engage with hardware and/or software upgrades and new studio builds
- Assist co-workers and help with on-boarding and training
- Collaborate within the ESPN Creative Studio to contribute to long-term initiatives
- Push creativity and software skills to higher levels, explore new technology, and communicate on all phases of a project to maintain the quality of ESPN’s on-air product
- Participate in special assignments such as in-house/off-site training and technical support for packagers, remote freelancers, and vendors
- Observe graphic format deviations and enforce ESPN graphic look
- Prepare image files for programs
- Contribute innovative ideas, pushing designs to the next level, and learn new software to enhance individual versatility in the department
- Adhere to proper file management techniques to ensure efficient archiving and subsequent retrieval of projects
- Recognize, report, and help troubleshoot equipment/software/work environment issues
- Adhere to all administrative responsibilities, including time entry and daily reporting requirements
- Maintain high standards of efficiency, consistency, accuracy, creativity and timely delivery of all requests
- Track and report on value of contributions
Basic Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience designing graphics or working in a live production setting
- Intermediate knowledge of a real-time graphics platform such as Vizrt, Ross Xpression or Unreal Engine
- Hands-on knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe After-Effects
- Excellent understanding and regular use of effective type layout
- Evident 2D animation skills
- Experience working with graphics for live production or broadcast setting
- Interest in or experience with broadcast and television production technologies
- Ability to write and troubleshoot Viz Scripting (visual basic), C#, Javascript, C++ and/or other programming languages
- Aptitude and drive to learn and apply new concepts, techniques and software
- In possession of communications skills, helping team leaders and management set expectations for on-time delivery and taking direction well
- Drive to contribute new and innovative ideas
- Ability to assist with new hardware, software and studio builds
- Highly motivated, works well under pressure, effectively prioritizes assignments and changes direction easily
- Keen attention to detail, spelling and grammar
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours and occasionally travel and work in a live-TV setting
- Applicants must provide a link to their online portfolio/demo reel
Preferred Requirements:
- 5 years of real-time experience at a major network or production company
- Experience with live broadcast sport graphics experience encompassing event and/or studio workflows
- Some knowledge and understanding of Vizrt and Trio software
- Experience with or understanding of graphics playout in a live setting
- Experience with 3D graphics, modeling and animation concepts with experience in Cinema4D, Maya, Unreal Engine or other 3D animation program
- Strong ability to write and troubleshoot Viz Scripting (visual basic), C#, Javascript, C++ and/or other programming languages
- Strong interest and knowledge of sports and sports culture
- Must have reliable transportation to work
Required Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Additional Information:
This role requires the person to be in the office
High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Additional Information:
This role requires the person to be in the office
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day
Attached Files
N/A