Real-Time Graphics Artist

Fox Corporation•New York, NY

4d•$44 - $57

About The Position

Fox News Media is looking for a Real-Time Graphics Artist to join the team! As the Real-Time Graphics Artist, you are proficient with the Vizrt platform, have a solid broadcasting background, excellent creative design foundations, control room automation experience, and a front-end web skillset. You will be responsible for creating Vizrt transition logic show packages and the corresponding templates allowing for real-time content creation. These templates require scripting to allow for full functionality and take into account best UX design practices. On a daily basis graphics orders are fulfilled and template changes made to best accommodate the requests of the shows. In addition, you should possess a strong automated graphics workflow background as you will be focusing on best practices for content creation and playout. In order to be considered, you must submit a link to your portfolio.

Requirements

Have at least 5 + years experience in a Broadcast Television environment with Vizrt applications including Artist/Engine, Content Pilot, and Trio
Strong desire to learn, comfortable in a fast-moving environment
Ability to learn and adapt to new technology
Excellence in problem-solving and balancing quick turnaround with long-term quality
Must be detail-oriented and organized, possess strong communication skills, and be able to prioritize a variety of tasks efficiently
Strong command of HTML, CSS, Javascript
Deep understanding of the Adobe Creative Suite products
Knowledge of Maya and/or Cinema 4D
Able to work a flexibile schedule based on the needs of a live production environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computing Science or Graphics discipline
Fundamental understanding of the Unreal engine

Responsibilities

Create Vizrt graphics and templates for real-time graphics production
Script scenes and templates
Work closely with Art Directors to create and refine design concepts
Contribute to optimizing control room and producer workflows
Troubleshoot issues with real-time graphics platforms
Design and develop HTML front end interfaces
Create reusable code and libraries of UI/UX designs
Work efficiently in a fast-paced News and Business environment
Work directly with artists and end-users in deploying real-time graphics solutions to the production teams