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Supervising Real Time Graphics Developer

ESPN is a leading global sports entertainment company, part of The Walt Disney Company, providing multimedia sports coverage.
Bristol, CT 06010, USA
Frontend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
8+ years of experience
Media · Entertainment

Job Description

ESPN Creative Studio is seeking a Supervising Real Time Graphics Developer to lead the creation, development, and deployment of real-time graphics at an expert level. This role combines technical leadership with creative innovation in the broadcast graphics space. The position involves managing a team while driving technological advancement in areas such as touchscreen interfaces, virtual studios, data visualization, and augmented reality.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of experience in live production graphics, with demonstrated leadership capabilities. They will be responsible for developing plant-wide workflows, managing complex graphic directories, and ensuring the highest quality of ESPN's on-air product. The role requires expertise in industry-standard tools like Vizrt, Ross Xpression, and Unreal Engine, along with proficiency in creative software such as Adobe Creative Suite and Cinema4D.

This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and creative design, leading innovations in broadcast graphics while managing and mentoring a team of developers. The role demands someone who can effectively communicate with executives, sponsors, and creative teams while maintaining high standards of efficiency and creativity. Based in Bristol, CT, this full-time position requires occasional travel and the flexibility to work in a live-TV setting.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in shaping the future of ESPN's visual presentation, making it an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about sports, technology, and creative leadership. The position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge broadcast technology while contributing to one of the world's leading sports media brands.

Last updated 12 days ago

Responsibilities For Supervising Real Time Graphics Developer

  • Provide leadership in technological growth and innovation
  • Manage a specialty business segment (touchscreen, interactive, virtual studio, data visualization, AR)
  • Plan, build, maintain and update complex graphic directories
  • Lead team development and system workflows
  • Create and develop real-time graphics using Vizrt, Ross Xpression, Unreal Engine or HTML
  • Manage a team of direct reports
  • Create system-wide workflows, scripts and processes
  • Plan and implement hardware/software upgrades and new studio builds
  • Teach, mentor and manage training programs
  • Translate project details into custom design and animation solutions

Requirements For Supervising Real Time Graphics Developer

JavaScript
  • Minimum 8 years experience creating and managing graphics in live production
  • Minimum 2 years of leadership experience
  • Expert-level knowledge of real-time graphics platform
  • Expert-level grasp of broadcast and television production technologies
  • Industry-leading 2D and 3D animation skills
  • Advanced conceptualization skills
  • Experience with Vizrt and Trio software
  • Knowledge of 3D graphics, modeling and animation concepts
  • Experience with Cinema4D, Maya, Unreal Engine
  • High School Diploma required, College Degree in related field preferred

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