ESPN is looking to solve the problem of creating, developing, and deploying high-quality, real-time graphics for their on-air productions, while maintaining their brand's quality and consistency.
Requirements
- 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
- Advanced-level knowledge and understanding of Vizrt and Trio software
- Understanding 3D graphics, modeling, and animation concepts with experience in Cinema4D, Maya, Unreal Engine, or other 3D animation programs
- Advanced ability to write and troubleshoot Viz Scripting (visual basic), C, JavaScript, C++, and/or other programming languages
Responsibilities
- Primarily utilize Vizrt, Unreal Engine, or HTML in the process of graphics creation, development, and deployment of graphics for ESPN productions
- Plan, build, maintain and update graphic directories independently or while collaborating with a team of developers, sometimes in a lead role
- Provide ownership, direction, troubleshooting and support for events and/or studio directories implementing new, 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
- Utilize and understand internal proprietary software and workflows
- Contribute to one or more specialty business segments such as touchscreen, interactive, virtual studio, data visualization, augmented reality, etc.
- Create project-wide workflows, scripts, and processes
Other
- Minimum of 5 years of experience designing graphics for a live production setting at a major studio, network, or production company
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 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
- Must have reliable transportation to work
