Real Time Graphics Developer II at The Walt Disney Company

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Entertainment, Media, BroadcastingIndustries

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience designing graphics or working in a live production setting
Intermediate knowledge of a real-time graphics platform such as Vizrt, Ross Xpression or Unreal Engine
Hands-on knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe After-Effects
Excellent understanding and regular use of effective type layout
Evident 2D animation skills
Experience working with graphics for live production or broadcast setting
Interest in or experience with broadcast and television production technologies
Ability to write and troubleshoot Viz Scripting (visual basic), C#, Javascript, C++ and/or other programming languages
Aptitude and drive to learn and apply new concepts, techniques and software
In possession of communications skill

Responsibilities

Primarily utilize Vizrt, Ross Xpression, or Unreal Engine in the process of graphics creation, development, and deployment of graphics for ESPN productions
Plan, build, maintain and update graphic directories with little oversight or while collaborating with a team of developers
Translate project details and creative direction into custom design, animation, and layout solutions
Provide troubleshooting 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
Learn about specialty business segments such as touchscreen, interactive, virtual studio, data visualization, augmented reality, etc
Work closely with management and teammates on deliverables to manage expectations and ensure effective and on-time delivery
Research and answer technical questions with respect to design/animation techniques and workflows
Adhere to project-wide workflows, scripts and processes
Engage with hardware and/or software upgrades and new studio builds
Assist co-workers and help with on-boarding and training
Collaborate within the ESPN Creative Studio to contribute to long-term initiatives
Push creativity and software skills to higher levels, explore new technology, and communicate on all phases of a project to maintain the quality of ESPN’s on-air product
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 program
Contribute innovative ideas, pushing designs to the next level, and learn new software to enhance individual versatility in the department
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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

VizrtRoss XpressionUnreal EngineAdobe PhotoshopAdobe After EffectsAdobe IllustratorCinema 4D

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the main software tools required for this role?

The position primarily requires utilizing Vizrt, Ross Xpression, or Unreal Engine for graphics creation, development, and deployment, along with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After-Effects, Adobe Illustrator, and Cinema4D to aid in designs and animations.

Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the team collaboration look like in this role?

The role involves working on directory maintenance and new graphic builds while collaborating with a team or independently with little oversight, communicating with supervisors, teammates, and partners, and assisting co-workers with onboarding and training within the ESPN Creative Studio.

What makes a strong candidate for this Real Time Graphics Developer II position?

Strong candidates demonstrate an intermediate level of understanding and skill in real-time graphics, the ability to innovate, learn quickly, collaborate under deadlines, work independently with little oversight, and contribute creative ideas while adhering to workflows.