Graphics Specialist
Location: Bristol, CTPosted On: 03/10/2026
Requirement Code: 73429
Requirement Detail
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for the creation, development and deployment of designs, animations, and real-time graphics directories at an expert level of understanding and skill.
The Senior Real-Time Graphics Developer manages directory maintenance and new graphic builds independently or while leading a team. They communicate with teammates, partners and management-level stakeholders to help set expectations and ensure on-time delivery. They will develop system-wide workflows and processes. This role is expected to proactively provide and anticipate technical support with high proficiency. They contribute to or manage one or more specialty businesses supported by the Innovation team. They assist with the development and maintenance of training and on-boarding programs. This is a creative role that requires the ability to innovate, learn quickly and collaborate with others under varying deadlines to maintain the quality of on-air product.
Key Responsibilities:
- Primarily utilize Vizrt in the process of graphics creation, development, and deployment of graphics for live sports productions
- Plan, build, maintain and update complex graphic directories independently or while leading a team of developers
- Provide team leadership, direction, 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
- Work closely with management on deliverables to manage expectations with clients and ensure effective delegation of assignments within Graphics Innovation Team
- Proactively research and answer technical questions with respect to design/animation techniques and systems in use at a highly proficient level
- Create system-wide workflows, scripts and processes, driving innovation for the department and individual projects
- Teach, mentor and assist co-workers and help with the development and maintenance of on-boarding and training programs
- Proactively collaborate within the Creative Studio to contribute to long-term initiatives
- Translate project details and creative direction into custom design, animation, and layout solutions
- Lead special assignments such as in-house/off-site training and technical support for packagers, remote freelancers, and vendors
- Observe graphic format deviations and enforce network graphic look
- Regularly contribute innovative ideas, pushing designs to the highest level, and learn new software
- 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
Basic Qualifications:
- At least 8 years of experience designing graphics for a live production setting at a major studio, network or production company
- Expert-level knowledge of a real-time graphics platform
- Industry-leading animation skills and excellent use of effective type layout
- Expert-level understanding of broadcast and television production technology
- Drive to learn, create, and apply cutting-edge concepts, techniques and software and the ability to share skills with others
- Drive to contribute new and innovative ideas, displaying conceptualization skills and the ability to offer unique creative solutions at a system-wide level
- In possession of excellent communication skills, setting expectations with stakeholders for on-time delivery while taking and giving direction well
- Ability to plan and implement new hardware, software and studio builds
- Strong skills in coaching, mentoring and leading the development of teammates
- Keen attention to detail, spelling and grammar
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours and occasionally travel and work in a live-TV setting
- Applicants must provide a link to their online portfolio/demo reel
Preferred Qualifications:
- 10+ years of live broadcast sport graphics experience encompassing event and studio workflows
- Expert-level knowledge and understanding of Vizrt and Trio software
- Experience with or understanding of graphics playout in a live setting
- Good understanding of 3D graphics, modeling and animation concepts with experience in Cinema4D, Maya, Unreal Engine or other 3D animation program
- Ability to write and troubleshoot Viz Scripting (visual basic), C#, Javascript, C++ and/or other programming languages
- Strong interest and knowledge of sports and sports culture
Required Education:
- BS/BA or equivalent experience