Real-Time Graphics Artist - Weather

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX Weather is looking for a Real-Time Graphics Artist to join the team! As the Real-Time Graphics Artist, you are proficient with the Vizrt platform, have a solid broadcasting background, excellent creative design foundations, control room automation experience, and a front-end web skillset. You will be responsible for creating Vizrt transition logic show packages and the corresponding templates allowing for real-time content creation. These templates require scripting to allow for full functionality and take into account best UX design practices. On a daily basis graphics orders are fulfilled and template changes made to best accommodate the requests of the shows. In addition, you should possess a strong automated graphics workflow background as you will be focusing on best practices for content creation and playout.
* In order to be considered you must submit a link to your portfolio. * 

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 
• Create Vizrt graphics and templates for real-time graphics production
• Script scenes and templates
• Work closely with Art Directors to create and refine design concepts
• Contribute to optimized control room and producer workflows
• Troubleshoot issues with real-time graphics platforms
• Design and develop HTML front end interfaces
• Work efficiently in a fast paced News and Business environment

WHAT YOU WILL NEED 
• Have at least 5 + years' experience in a Broadcast Television environment with Vizrt applications including Artist/Engine, Content Pilot, and Trio
• Strong desire to learn, comfortable in a fast-moving environment
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technology
• Excellence in problem-solving and balancing quick turnaround with long-term quality
• Must be detail-oriented and organized, possess strong communication skills, and be able to prioritize a variety of tasks efficiently
• Strong command of HTML, CSS, Javascript
• Create reusable code and libraries of UI/UX designs
• Deep understanding of the Adobe Creative Suite products
• Knowledge of Maya and/or Cinema 4D
• Work directly with artists and end users in deploying real-time graphics solutions to the production teams

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
• Bachelor's degree in Computing Science or Graphics discipline
• Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of a live production environment

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-roo364-3-146-221-204-42 in your application.