Lead Real-Time Graphics Engineer (Live Studio)

ESPN, Inc.; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ESPN, Inc. is seeking an experienced Supervising Real Time Graphics Developer to lead and advance the department's live graphics and real-time workflows.

You will guide the Ross Xpression pipeline, collaborate with Vizrt and other tools, and manage a team delivering high-end on-air graphics. The role requires deep knowledge of real-time graphics, broadcast tech, and strong leadership, with responsibility for training programs and cross-team coordination.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience creating and managing graphics in a live production setting with a minimum of 2 years of leadership experience.
• Ability to lead, manage and train developers at all levels.
• Ability to simultaneously contribute to multiple projects, including project managing, leading a team, or contributing as an individual.
• Expert-level knowledge and understanding of a real-time graphics platform.
• Expert-level grasp of broadcast and television production technologies.
• Industry-leading 2D and 3D animation skills with strong type layout.
• Portfolio or reel required to demonstrate work.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the technological growth of the department – driving innovation, researching new products, advising on potential vendors, and assisting with stability and troubleshooting of our rendering, file storage and play out systems.
• Own and manage a specialty business segment such as Ross Xpression, Vizrt, interactive, virtual studio, data visualization, augmented reality, etc.
• Manage a team of direct reports.
• Plan, build, maintain and update complex Ross Xpression graphic directories independently or while leading a team of developers.
• Provide team leadership, direction, troubleshooting and support for innovative system or plant-wide workflows.
• Primarily utilize Ross Xpression, some Vizrt, potential for Unreal Engine or HTML in the process of graphics creation, development, and deployment of the highest-level creative.
• Utilize other graphics software, such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After-Effects, Adobe Illustrator, and Cinema4D, to aid in the creation of designs and animations.
• Translate project details and creative direction into custom design, animation, and layout solutions.

Skills

Leadership experience

Real-time graphics expertise

Multi-project leadership

Executive communication

Mentoring and training

Creative direction

Portfolio / reel

Problem solving under deadlines

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Ross Xpression

Vizrt

Unreal Engine

HTML

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Illustrator

Cinema4D

Job description

ESPN, Inc. is seeking an experienced Supervising Real Time Graphics Developer to lead and advance the department's live graphics and real-time workflows.

You will guide the Ross Xpression pipeline, collaborate with Vizrt and other tools, and manage a team delivering high-end on-air graphics. The role requires deep knowledge of real-time graphics, broadcast tech, and strong leadership, with responsibility for training programs and cross-team coordination.