Director of Gameday Graphics

UNC-Chapel Hill•Chapel Hill, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Gameday Graphics will work within the Gameday Productions group, which is responsible for developing and executing the production of in-venue entertainment at University of North Carolina Athletic competitions. In addition to managing the creative elements of the in-venue game presentation for assigned varsity sports, this person will serve as co-producer during events. This role is responsible for developing strategies to engage and entertain fans, telling the story of Carolina’s student-athletes, coaches, and sport programs, and collaborating with the sponsorship sales team to integrate sponsorship elements into the in-venue presentation. This includes the creation and programming of content for LED and video displays, as well as still and animated content creation and video content. This position is assigned the responsibility of developing and executing productions and elements that will have a multimillion-dollar impact on the Athletic Department through sponsorship revenue and ticket sales. The Director will manage the execution of these elements by directing full-time, part-time, and freelance personnel during game presentation. This person will possess strong design, creative, leadership, and communication skills to develop and implement strategies.

Requirements

Professional level understanding of operation of Ross Xpression graphics systems, including scene design, scripting, building dashboards, logic, 3D graphics and text, animation, and data integration.
Experience using Xpression Tessera system for large scale displays.
Advanced level knowledge of editing and creative programs such as Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe AfterEffects, and other applicable Adobe Creative Suite platforms.
Knowledge of professional video production.
Knowledge of mixing and editing video and audio for broadcast output.
Understanding of roles, equipment, and techniques needed to execute a multicamera live production.
Working knowledge of production switchers, professional-level replay systems, data integration, and other components needed to execute gameday productions.
Ability to supervise part-time and student assistants.
Creativity is crucial for the building of all projects; products need to be motivating, invigorating, and aspirational for viewers.
Ability to create elements that are original and special is essential.
Ability to work many long hours, especially during the academic year.

Nice To Haves

Expert in programming of Ross Xpression graphics systems including Ross Tessera, scripting, animation, playback, 3D modeling, and integration of Datalinq sources.
A creative powerhouse who loves to inform and entertain.
Strong sports knowledge – rules, regulations, timing and customs.

Responsibilities

Manage the creative elements of the in-venue game presentation for assigned varsity sports.
Serve as co-producer during events.
Develop strategies to engage and entertain fans.
Tell the story of Carolina’s student-athletes, coaches, and sport programs.
Work with the sponsorship sales team to integrate sponsorship elements into the in-venue presentation.
Create and program content for LED and video displays.
Create still and animated content.
Create video content.
Develop and execute productions and elements that will have multimillion-dollar impact to the Athletic Department through sponsorship revenue and ticket sales.
Manage the execution of these elements by directing full-time, part-time, and freelance personnel during game presentation.
Design, develop, and execute content for all LED displays in UNC Athletics venues.
Train and supervise operators for events.