Real Time Graphics Artist (News)

TL;DR

Real Time Graphics Artist (Unreal/Vizrt): Creating high-fidelity visual assets and real-time environments for news and business broadcasts with an accent on the integration of 3D assets into Vizrt and Unreal Engine. Focus on optimizing complex scenes for live production, developing interactive logic via blueprinting, and maintaining high-performance frame rates for video walls.

Location: Hybrid (Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey)

Salary: $100,000 – $140,000 yearly

Company

hirify.global is a leading media company managing iconic brands across news, sports, and entertainment, including USA Network, CNBC, and SYFY.

What you will do

• Build real-time scenes in Vizrt Artist and integrate optimized assets into Unreal Engine.
• Create high-fidelity environments with custom PBR shading and dynamic lighting solutions.
• Develop interactive logic and procedural systems using Vizrt scripts and UE Blueprints.
• Conduct rigorous performance profiling to ensure 60fps+ for live broadcasts.
• Establish workflows between DCC tools (Maya/C4D/Blender) and real-time engines.
• Explore new technologies such as Lumen, Nanite, and PCG to enhance production capabilities.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in 3D and real-time production.
• At least 2 years of experience specifically within sports and entertainment markets.
• Proficiency in Vizrt and Unreal Engine.
• Basic scripting knowledge within the Vizrt ecosystem (VB Script, HTML5, JavaScript, TypeScript).
• Expertise in DCC tools (Maya, 3Ds Max, Cinema 4D) and texturing tools (Substance Painter/Designer).
• Must be based in or able to work from the Englewood Cliffs, NJ office on a hybrid basis.

Nice to have

• Experience with Ross Xpression, Pixotope, or Zero Density.
• Knowledge of Python or C++ for engine-side customization.
• Experience with version control systems like Perforce or Git.
• Understanding of large-scale display technologies, including LED Video Walls and Projection Mapping.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with powerhouse global media brands and iconic networks.
• Entrepreneurial spirit within a large-scale corporate environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Paid time off and a commitment to fair and equitable compensation practices.