Real-Time Graphics Designer

NBCUniversal•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NBCUniversal is seeking a Real-Time Graphics Designer to provide concept design, animation, implementation, and support for Vizrt and Flowics graphic packages. This role involves building strong relationships with various shareholders, training others on Vizrt products, and supporting Unreal Engine graphics design and deployment in AR/VR environments. The designer will also be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of existing graphics packages, have a basic understanding of VBScript and Template Wizard, and support both linear and digital platforms. A passion for news and entertainment, teamwork, flexibility, goal orientation, and the ability to work under tight deadlines are essential. The ideal candidate will be aware of developing technologies and passionate about integrating them into live broadcast environments, demonstrating a solid understanding of television production and live production workflows. Knowledge of HTML5 Web Based graphic development is considered a plus.

Requirements

Skilled across the whole VizRT platform
Engineering Degree or Diploma in Computer Sciences or similar
Operational and Technical expertise of the Vizrt Graphics Products
Minimum 5+ years of professional experience using Viz Artist
Proficiency using industry software applications like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects
Detail oriented, with ability to work in a fast-paced environment with extremely tight deadlines
Good time management skills with the ability to organize, prioritize, and complete tasks in a timely manner
Candidate must be flexible with their work schedule
Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Nice To Haves

Unreal Engine and Flowics experience a plus
Cinema 4D or Blender is a plus
Knowledge of HTML5 Web Based graphic development is a plus

Responsibilities

Provide concept design, animation, implementation, and support of Vizrt and Flowics graphic packages
Build strong professional relationships with different shareholders involved in our different properties
Ability to train other shareholders in leveraging the use of Vizrt products
Ability to support team on Unreal Engine graphics design and deployment in Augmented (AR) and Virtual (VR) environments
On-going maintenance and updating of existing on-screen graphics packages
Basic understanding of VBScript and Template Wizard to manage and deploy templates
Support linear and digital platforms as needed
Have a passion for current news and entertainment stories
Be a team player, flexible, and goal oriented with the ability of working with tight deadlines
Be aware of developing technologies within the industry and be passionate about integrating those into a live broadcast environment
Demonstrate a solid understanding of all aspects of television production and working within a live production environment