Freelance Motion Graphics Designer / Realtime Artist - IATSE Union

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox 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 RESPONSIBILITIESConceptualize, design, and execute new AR / VR featuresWork collaboratively across multiple disciplines, including design, software development, and engineering.Model, texture, light, and rig assets and environments for AR / VR executionsOptimize scenes to maintain minimum performance levelsBlueprint within Unreal EngineAssist in the development and implementation of testing proceduresTroubleshoot and resolve technical issuesParticipate in ongoing workflow enhancementsWHAT YOU WILL NEED

5 years of experience in broadcast design or game developmentProficient working in real-time rendering software, particularly Unreal EngineProficient in Adobe Creative Cloud with 3D experienceFluent in Unreal Engine and Adobe Substance PainterHighly organized and motivated to work in a creative environmentAbility to work within strict timelines in an organized mannerAbility to multitask and work effectively in a time sensitive, high-pressure environmentTeam player and the ability to engage in written and verbal communication within and across departmentsNICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, game development, software engineering, or related fieldsKnowledge of Cinema 4DFamiliarity 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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Salary : $79,100 - $110,800