Sr. Integration Designer

NBC • Stamford, CT

140d

About The Position

The Senior Graphics Integrator develops new packages from the ground up in close collaboration with the larger creative design team. The role requires expert knowledge in the integration and management of sports graphics packages, utilized in live game coverage and studio operations, as well as an appreciation for the technical aspects of the field, carefully balancing creativity with efficiency. This role is specific to the architecture, integration and playout of graphics packages in Chyron Prime, after the fundamental look and feel of a package has been created.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in live sports remote / studio network environment.
• Expert in building and animating graphics within Chyron PRIME and Lyric platforms.
• Experience coding and maintaining VBScript and JavaScript.
• Experience with fundamental disk setup / integration for remote and studio events.
• Strong understanding of Remote / Studio Control Room and Edit Suite practices and general understanding of equipment capabilities (EVS, AUDIO, TD/Switchers, AVID).
• Working knowledge of Adobe suite (Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator).
• Ability to visualize 'bigger picture' in the creation of functional graphic systems to support all aspects of graphic production while maintaining brand identity.
• Strong design and typography skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must be flexible, detail-oriented, deadline driven.
• Self-starter, motivated and collaborative spirit.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Camio systems and workflow best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in VizRT or Unreal Engine is a plus.
• Love of sports is a plus.
• Passion for show packaging and knowledge of current trends in graphic design.

Responsibilities

• Create graphics package architecture from the ground up in collaboration with a small team of developers and creatives.
• Manage packages throughout the season, which includes the creation of new specialty elements consistent with the look and feel of each package.
• Prepare & maintain graphics for remote & studio using Chyron PRIME and Lyric.
• Provide technical support for operators and production teams.
• Create & maintain documentation for graphics packages and workflows.
• Manage and organize media and assets and create backups / archive graphic elements and data.
• Support Versant Sports properties by versioning and QC'ing approved graphics and toolkits.
• Understand and translate network's brand strategy into quality design.
• Problem-solve and find creative graphic solutions under tight deadlines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers