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 http://FOXSports.com 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

The FOX Sport Creative Services department in Los Angeles is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Freelance Unreal Technical Designer to join our high-energy, fast-paced, award-winning team. The Unreal Technical Designer freelancer works collaboratively within our design group to prepare and implement AR and XR features within Unreal Engine. Responsibilities for the Unreal Technical Designer include extrapolating and executing existing creative and may also involve some initial concepting and graphic design work. The Unreal Technical Designer will also contribute to guiding other artists by reviewing Unreal Blueprints and finding efficiencies in the project-building process.  As an Unreal Technical Designer on our team, you will be at the forefront of innovation, helping with research and development of new technology, to broaden the design and technical tools available to the FS Creative Services real-time team.  You will be actively involved in advancing new concepts to take AR and XR graphics to the next level for sports broadcasts.

 

This is an IATSE daily hire position and requires membership in the Union.

 

*Links to Online Portfolios should be included on resumes submitted, in order to be considered for this position.

 

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Conceptualize and execute new AR/XR featuresWork collaboratively across multiple disciplines, including design, software development, and engineeringWork with the real-time team to establish guidelines for project buildingModel, texture, light, and rig assets and environments for AR/XR executionsDesign and implement animation control systems through Unreal BlueprintsOptimize scenes to maintain minimum performance levelsContribute to maintaining the standards established for a projectAssist in the development and implementation of testing proceduresTroubleshoot and resolve technical issuesParticipate in ongoing workflow enhancements

 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

3+ years of experience in broadcast design or game developmentProficiency working in real-time rendering softwareDeep knowledge of Unreal EngineExpert understanding of Unreal BlueprintsGreat organizational skills and motivated to work in a creative team environmentExceptional written and verbal communication skillsAbility to engage in written and verbal communication within and across departmentsAbility to jump into an existing project started by a vendor or another member of the teamAbility to work within strict timelines in an organized mannerExcellent troubleshooting skillsCapability to multitask and work effectively in a time-sensitive, high-pressure environment

 

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Game Development, Software Engineering, or related fieldsFamiliarity with the Adobe Creative Suite, 3D modeling platforms, Substance 3D and RizomUVExperience with Reality Engine or other compositing systemsSome programming skills

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 $84,500.00-110,000.00 annually. We provide Freelancers medical/dental/vision insurance and 401k after they meet eligibility criteria and any State required time-off, in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.