Lead Real-Time Graphics Engineer — Live Broadcasts

ESPN, Inc.; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 79,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

ESPN Productions, Inc. is seeking a Lead Real Time Graphics Developer to design, build, and deploy graphics for ESPN productions using Vizrt, Ross Xpression, Unreal Engine, and HTML. You will own graphic directories, troubleshoot, and champion innovative workflows within a collaborative team.

You will advance technical workflows, contribute to multiple ESPN business segments, and help onboard new developers while delivering high-quality, on-air graphics under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing graphics for a live production setting at a major studio, network, or production company.
• Advanced knowledge of a real-time graphics platform such as Ross Xpression, Vizrt, Unreal Engine or HTML and the workflows to implement graphics in an event or studio setting.
• Advanced 2D and 3D animation skills and excellent use of effective type layout.
• Strong communication skills, setting expectations with stakeholders for on‑time delivery while taking and giving direction well.
• Ability to plan and implement new hardware, software, and studio builds.
• Applicants must provide a link to their online portfolio/demo reel.

Responsibilities

• Primarily utilize Vizrt, Ross Xpression, Unreal Engine, or HTML in the process of graphics creation, development, and deployment of graphics for ESPN productions.
• Plan, build, maintain and update graphic directories independently or with a team of developers, sometimes in a lead role.
• Provide ownership, direction, troubleshooting and support for event and/or studio directories.
• Utilize other graphics software, such as Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, and Cinema4D, to aid in designs and animations.
• Contribute to one or more specialty business segments such as touchscreen, interactive, virtual studio, data visualization, etc.
• Work closely with management on deliverables to manage expectations and ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Live graphics production

Team collaboration

Research & troubleshooting

Stakeholder communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Ross Xpression

Vizrt

Unreal Engine

HTML

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe After Effects

Cinema4D

Job description

ESPN Productions, Inc. is seeking a Lead Real Time Graphics Developer to design, build, and deploy graphics for ESPN productions using Vizrt, Ross Xpression, Unreal Engine, and HTML. You will own graphic directories, troubleshoot, and champion innovative workflows within a collaborative team.

You will advance technical workflows, contribute to multiple ESPN business segments, and help onboard new developers while delivering high-quality, on-air graphics under tight deadlines.