Real-Time Graphics Developer Lead

3 days ago


Charlotte, North Carolina, United States ESPN Full time
Job Summary

The Lead Real-Time Graphics Developer is a key member of the ESPN Creative Studio, responsible for designing, developing, and deploying high-quality real-time graphics for various ESPN productions. This role requires a strong understanding of real-time graphics platforms, advanced 2D and 3D animation skills, and excellent communication skills to work effectively with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop real-time graphics for ESPN productions using Vizrt, Unreal Engine, or HTML.
  • Plan, build, and maintain graphic directories independently or in collaboration with a team of developers.
  • Provide ownership, direction, and troubleshooting for event and/or studio directories, implementing new and innovative approaches.
  • Utilize other graphics software, such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After-Effects, Adobe Illustrator, and Cinema4D, to aid in the creation of designs and animations.
  • Contribute to one or more specialty business segments, such as touchscreen, interactive, virtual studio, data visualization, augmented reality, etc.
  • Work closely with management to manage expectations, ensure effective and on-time delivery, and provide feedback to improve processes.
  • Independently research and answer technical questions related to design/animation techniques and workflows.
  • Create project-wide workflows, scripts, and processes to ensure efficiency and consistency.
  • Coordinate with management to provide feedback, improve processes, and apply best practices to all project workflows.
  • Assist with hardware and/or software upgrades and new studio builds.
  • Teach and assist co-workers, help with on-boarding and training other developers, and contribute to long-term initiatives.
  • Translate project details and creative direction into custom design, animation, and layout solutions.
  • Pursue innovation and software skills to higher levels, explore new technology, and actively communicate on all phases of a project to maintain the quality of ESPN's on-air product.
  • Assist with special assignments, such as in-house/off-site training and technical support for packagers, remote freelancers, and vendors.
  • Enforce ESPN graphic look and prepare image files for programs.
  • Contribute innovative ideas, push 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.
Requirements
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience designing graphics for a live production setting at a major studio, network, or production company.
  • Advanced knowledge of a real-time graphics platform such as Vizrt, Ross Xpression, Unreal Engine, or HTML and the workflows to implement graphics in an event or studio setting.
  • Advanced 2D and 3D animation skills and excellent use of effective type layout.
  • Good grasp of broadcast and television production technology.
  • Aptitude and drive to learn, create, and apply new concepts, techniques, and software and the ability to share skills with peers.
  • Drive to contribute new and innovative ideas, displaying conceptualization skills and the ability to offer unique creative solutions at project and department-wide level.
  • In possession of excellent communication skills, setting expectations with stakeholders for on-time delivery while taking and giving direction well.
  • Drive to contribute new and innovative ideas and successfully implement them at a project-wide level.
  • Ability to plan and implement new hardware, software, and studio builds.
  • 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
  • Minimum of 8 years of live broadcast sport graphics experience encompassing event and/or studio workflows.
  • Advanced-level knowledge and understanding of Vizrt and Trio software.
  • Experience with or understanding of graphics playout in a live setting.
  • Understanding of 3D graphics, modeling, and animation concepts with experience in Cinema4D, Maya, Unreal Engine, or other 3D animation program.
  • 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.
Education
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Additional Information
  • This role requires the person to be in the office.


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