Job Description
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox Sports
FOX Sports, the industry leader in live events, is the umbrella entity representing Fox Corporation's wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes, as well as a joint-venture business in the Big Ten Network and digital properties including and the FOX Sports App. FOX Sports has delivered the most watched television program, NFL's America's Game of the Week on FOX, for fourteen consecutive years.
JOB DESCRIPTION
FOX Sports Creative Services is seeking a Freelance Motion Graphics Designer/Realtime Artist for our award-winning in-house design group. Our clients include studio and remote support for FOX NFL, FOX NASCAR, FOX MLB, FOX COLLEGE FOOTBALL, studio-based shows including THE HERD, UNDISPUTED, SPEAK FOR YOURSELF and many other clients. The Freelance Motion Graphics Designer/Realtime Artist will work with the Creative Director as well as production managers to maintain design standards and expectations of production values.
FOX Sports Creative Services is a centralized resource within FOX Sports. Our responsibilities include on-air branding, brand development, implementation and maintenance, set design, graphic design edit support, information graphic systems, graphic software development, real-time graphics via gaming engines (Unreal engine), Viz-RT, Ventuz, and proprietary systems, and graphic production management with offices in Los Angeles and Charlotte, North Carolina.
This is an IATSE position and requires membership in the Union.
*Links to Online Portfolios should be included on resumes submitted to be considered for this position.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Conceptualize, design, and execute new AR/VR features
Work collaboratively across multiple disciplines, including design, software development, and engineering.
Model, texture, light, and rig assets and environments for AR/VR executions
Optimize scenes to maintain minimum performance levels
Blueprint within Unreal Engine
Assist in the development and implementation of testing procedures
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
Participate in ongoing workflow enhancements
WHAT YOU WILL NEED 5+ years of experience in broadcast design or game development
Proficient working in real-time rendering software, particularly Unreal Engine
Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud with 3D experience
Fluent in Unreal Engine and Adobe Substance Painter
Highly organized and motivated to work in a creative environment
Ability to work within strict timelines in an organized manner
Ability to multitask and work effectively in a time sensitive, high-pressure environment
Team player and the ability to engage in written and verbal communication within and across departments
NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER Bachelor's degree in graphic design, game development, software engineering, or related fields
Knowledge of Cinema 4D
Familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite, 3D modeling platforms, Substance 3D and RizomUV
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $95,000.00-133,000.00 annually for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $79,100.00-110,800.00 annually for all other US locations. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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Freelance, Local area, Remote job, Weekend work,