The Walt Disney Company · 2 weeks ago
Lead Real Time Graphics Developer
Charlotte, NC, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is seeking a Lead Real Time Graphics Developer to join their ESPN Productions team in Charlotte. This role is responsible for the creation, development, and deployment of real-time graphics, ensuring high-quality delivery and collaboration with various stakeholders.
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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
Work closely with management on deliverables to manage expectations with team-members and ensure effective and on-time delivery
Independently research and answer technical questions with respect to design/animation techniques and workflows
Create project-wide workflows, scripts, and processes
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 and help with on-boarding and training other developers
Collaborate within the ESPN Creative Studio to contribute to long-term initiatives
Translate project details and creative direction into custom design, animation, and layout solutions
Push creativity 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
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
Qualification
Required
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
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred
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 graphics playout in a live setting
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
Strong interest and knowledge of sports and sports culture
Must have reliable transportation to work
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Iger
CEO
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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