Unreal Engine Artist

Univision communications inc; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

401(k) retirement plan

Health insurance (medical, dental, vis

Life insurance

Job summary

TelevisaUnivision seeks an Unreal Engine Artist/Developer for its Augmented and Mixed Reality team supporting broadcast and streaming news. You will drive real-time AR/VR graphics, build immersive environments, and optimize live production pipelines.

You will collaborate across producers, directors, and engineers to deliver visually compelling, on-air experiences while pushing the boundaries of real-time graphics in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced experience with Unreal Engine / Unreal Editor in professional production environments.
• Strong proficiency with Blueprints, Sequencer, Materials/Shaders, LiveLink, nDisplay, and DMX.
• Strong programming experience with C++ and Unreal Engine Blueprints, including the ability to write, maintain, debug, and optimize code.
• Experience developing real-time systems and interactive functionality within Unreal Engine.
• Understanding of rendering pipelines, physics, AI systems, procedural workflows, and networking/multiplayer concepts.
• Strong understanding of 3D environments, spatial design, architectural visualization, lighting, animation, materials, and look development.
• Experience with live camera tracking, virtual cameras, data capture, and in-camera VFX (ICVFX).
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical partners.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Sr. Manager of Graphics Technology and the Art & Design team to support multiple live and pre-recorded news programs.
• Take ownership of Unreal Engine projects from concept and development through implementation and on-air delivery.
• Design and develop innovative AR, VR, and real-time graphics solutions for daily programming, breaking news, and special events.
• Build, integrate, and optimize 3D environments, assets, animations, materials, and real-time graphics for broadcast.
• Work closely with producers, directors, designers, and other stakeholders to translate creative concepts into technically viable on-air experiences.
• Follow established brand, editorial, and technical standards while continuously exploring new creative and technological possibilities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to Unreal Engine, real-time rendering, tracking, camera systems, and virtual production workflows.
• Help develop and improve Unreal Engine workflows, tools, templates, and production pipelines.
• Optimize projects for performance, stability, and reliability in demanding live broadcast environments.
• Stay current with emerging Unreal Engine, AR/XR, virtual production, and real-time graphics technologies.

Skills

Unreal Engine

Blueprints

Sequencer

Materials/Shaders

LiveLink

nDisplay

DMX

C++

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:

TelevisaUnivision’s Art & Design department is looking for a highly skilled Unreal Engine Artist / Developer to join our Augmented and Mixed Reality team supporting our Broadcast and Streaming News operations. This is a creative and highly technical role focused on developing innovative real-time AR, VR, and virtual production solutions for both live and pre-recorded programming. The ideal candidate combines strong Unreal Engine development skills with a sophisticated understanding of design, visual storytelling, spatial composition, and broadcast production. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Graphics Technology, you will collaborate closely with artists, designers, producers, directors, and technical teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven news environment. You are a collaborative, detail-oriented problem solver with a strong understanding of scale, space, lighting, architecture, and visual realism. You enjoy building immersive environments and real-time graphics while finding creative and technical solutions to complex production challenges.

YOUR DAY-DAY: (aka Responsibilities)

• Collaborate with the Sr. Manager of Graphics Technology and the Art & Design team to support multiple live and pre-recorded news programs.
• Take ownership of Unreal Engine projects from concept and development through implementation and on-air delivery.
• Design and develop innovative AR, VR, and real-time graphics solutions for daily programming, breaking news, and special events.
• Build, integrate, and optimize 3D environments, assets, animations, materials, and real-time graphics for broadcast.
• Work closely with producers, directors, designers, and other stakeholders to translate creative concepts into technically viable on-air experiences.
• Follow established brand, editorial, and technical standards while continuously exploring new creative and technological possibilities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to Unreal Engine, real-time rendering, tracking, camera systems, and virtual production workflows.
• Help develop and improve Unreal Engine workflows, tools, templates, and production pipelines.
• Optimize projects for performance, stability, and reliability in demanding live broadcast environments.
• Stay current with emerging Unreal Engine, AR/XR, virtual production, and real-time graphics technologies.

YOU HAVE: (aka Qualifications)

• Advanced experience with Unreal Engine / Unreal Editor in professional production environments.
• Strong proficiency with Blueprints, Sequencer, Materials/Shaders, LiveLink, nDisplay, and DMX.
• Strong programming experience with C++ and Unreal Engine Blueprints, including the ability to write, maintain, debug, and optimize code.
• Experience developing real-time systems and interactive functionality within Unreal Engine.
• Understanding of technical areas such as rendering pipelines, physics, AI systems, procedural workflows, and networking/multiplayer concepts.
• Strong understanding of 3D environments, spatial design, architectural visualization, lighting, animation, materials, and look development.
• Experience working with live camera tracking, virtual cameras, data capture, and in-camera VFX (ICVFX).
• Experience creating data-driven visuals and real-time rendered graphics.
• Proven ability to optimize Unreal Engine projects and pipelines for live broadcast, virtual production, and linear content.
• Strong understanding of scale, perspective, composition, and spatial relationships when creating virtual environments.
• Ability to integrate architectural realism and logical spatial design into immersive virtual environments.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical partners, including producers, directors, and production managers.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• A creative, collaborative, and solution-oriented mindset with a passion for emerging media and technology.

OUR BENEFITS:

At TelevisaUnivision, we prioritize the well-being of our team.

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness and employee support programs
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Life and other insurance coverage options

TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.

TelevisaUnivision is the world’s leading Spanish-language media company. Powered by the largest library of owned Spanish-language content and a prolific production capability, TelevisaUnivision is the top producer of original content in Spanish across news, sports and entertainment verticals. This original content powers all of TelevisaUnivision’s platforms, which include market-leading broadcast networks Univision, Las Estrellas, Canal 5 and UniMás, and a portfolio of 38 cable networks, which include TUDN, Galavisión, Distrito Comedia and TL Novelas. The company also operates the leading Mexican movie studio, Videocine, and owns and operates the largest Spanish-language audio platform in the U.S. across 35 terrestrial stations and the Uforia digital platform. TelevisaUnivision is also the owner of ViX, the largest Spanish-language streaming platform in the world. For more information, please visit televisaunivision.com.

Sobre TelevisaUnivision TelevisaUnivision es la compañía líder de medios en español en el mundo. Impulsada por la biblioteca propia más grande de contenido en español y una alta capacidad de producción, TelevisaUnivision es el más grande productor de contenido para las verticales de noticias, deportes y entretenimiento. Este contenido original es lo que impulsa las plataformas de TelevisaUnivision, que incluyen las cadenas de transmisión líderes Univision, las estrellas, Canal 5, y UniMás, y un portafolio de 38 canales de televisión de paga, que incluyen TUDN, Galavisión, Distrito Comedia, y TL Novelas. La compañía además opera el estudio de producción cinematográfica líder en México, Videocine, y posee y administra las plataformas más grandes de audio en español en Estados Unidos en 35 estaciones y la plataforma digital Uforia. TelevisaUnivision también es propietaria de ViX, el servicio de streaming en español más grande del mundo. Para más información, por favor visita televisaunivision.com.