Real Time Graphics Developer I

The Walt Disney Company•Bristol, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ESPN Creative Studio leverages the combined talents of our in-house storytelling, animation, production design, real time graphics and edit teams to elevate ESPN content for fans and advertisers. This position is responsible for the creation, development and deployment of designs, animations, and real-time graphics directories at a fundamental level of understanding and skill. This is a creative role with expectations to deliver quality, innovation, and vision. The Real-Time Developer works on directory maintenance and new graphic builds, collaborating with a team or independently, with some oversight. They communicate with supervisors and peers to set expectations and ensure on-time delivery. They will adhere to project and department workflows and processes and assist with technical support. They will participate in and assist with training and onboarding programs. This is a creative role that requires the ability to innovate, learn quickly and collaborate with others under varying deadlines to maintain the quality of ESPN on-air product.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of a real-time graphics platform such as Vizrt, Ross Xpression or Unreal Engine
Strong understanding and use of effective type layout
2D animation experience
Experience designing graphics or working in a live production or broadcast setting
Aptitude to learn and apply new concepts, techniques and software
Good communications skills, helping team leaders and management set expectations for on-time delivery and taking direction well
Drive to contribute new and innovative ideas
Interest in and flexibility to engage with new hardware, software and studio builds
Highly motivated, works well under pressure, effectively prioritizes assignments and changes direction easily
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

Nice To Haves

Experience designing graphics or working in a live production setting
Experience with live broadcast sport graphics experience encompassing event and/or studio workflows
Some knowledge of Vizrt and Trio software
Experience with or understanding of graphics playout in a live setting
Experience with VBS or other programming language
Interest in 3D graphics, modeling and animation concepts with experience in Cinema4D, Maya, Unreal Engine or other 3D animation program
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

Responsibilities

Primarily utilize Vizrt, Ross Xpression, or Unreal Engine in the process of graphics creation, development, and deployment of graphics for ESPN productions
Collaborate with teammates to plan, build, maintain and update graphic directories
Translate project details and creative direction into custom design, animation, and layout solutions
Help troubleshoot and support for event and/or studio directories
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
Explore specialty business segments such as touchscreen, interactive, virtual studio, data visualization, augmented reality, etc.
Work closely with leaders and peers on deliverables to manage expectations and ensure effective and on-time delivery
Help research and answer technical questions with respect to design/animation techniques and workflows
Adhere to project-wide workflows, scripts and processes
Collaborate within the ESPN Creative Studio to contribute to long-term initiatives
Push creativity and software skills to higher levels, demonstrating eagerness to contribute innovative ideas, pushing designs to the next level
Participate in 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
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