Unreal Engine Artist

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:

TelevisaUnivision’s Art & Design department is looking for a highly skilled Unreal Engine Artist / Developer to join our Augmented and Mixed Reality team supporting our Broadcast and Streaming News operations.

This is a creative and highly technical role focused on developing innovative real-time AR, VR, and virtual production solutions for both live and pre-recorded programming. The ideal candidate combines strong Unreal Engine development skills with a sophisticated understanding of design, visual storytelling, spatial composition, and broadcast production.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Graphics Technology, you will collaborate closely with artists, designers, producers, directors, and technical teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven news environment.

You are a collaborative, detail-oriented problem solver with a strong understanding of scale, space, lighting, architecture, and visual realism. You enjoy building immersive environments and real-time graphics while finding creative and technical solutions to complex production challenges.

YOUR DAY-DAY: (aka Responsibilities)

• Collaborate with the Sr. Manager of Graphics Technology and the Art & Design team to support multiple live and pre-recorded news programs.
• Take ownership of Unreal Engine projects from concept and development through implementation and on-air delivery.
• Design and develop innovative AR, VR, and real-time graphics solutions for daily programming, breaking news, and special events.
• Build, integrate, and optimize 3D environments, assets, animations, materials, and real-time graphics for broadcast.
• Work closely with producers, directors, designers, and other stakeholders to translate creative concepts into technically viable on-air experiences.
• Follow established brand, editorial, and technical standards while continuously exploring new creative and technological possibilities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to Unreal Engine, real-time rendering, tracking, camera systems, and virtual production workflows.
• Help develop and improve Unreal Engine workflows, tools, templates, and production pipelines.
• Optimize projects for performance, stability, and reliability in demanding live broadcast environments.
• Stay current with emerging Unreal Engine, AR/XR, virtual production, and real-time graphics technologies.

YOU HAVE: (aka Qualifications)

• Advanced experience with Unreal Engine / Unreal Editor in professional production environments.
• Strong proficiency with Blueprints, Sequencer, Materials/Shaders, LiveLink, nDisplay, and DMX.
• Strong programming experience with C++ and Unreal Engine Blueprints, including the ability to write, maintain, debug, and optimize code.
• Experience developing real-time systems and interactive functionality within Unreal Engine.
• Understanding of technical areas such as rendering pipelines, physics, AI systems, procedural workflows, and networking/multiplayer concepts.
• Strong understanding of 3D environments, spatial design, architectural visualization, lighting, animation, materials, and look development.
• Experience working with live camera tracking, virtual cameras, data capture, and in-camera VFX (ICVFX).
• Experience creating data-driven visuals and real-time rendered graphics.
• Proven ability to optimize Unreal Engine projects and pipelines for live broadcast, virtual production, and linear content.
• Strong understanding of scale, perspective, composition, and spatial relationships when creating virtual environments.
• Ability to integrate architectural realism and logical spatial design into immersive virtual environments.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical partners, including producers, directors, and production managers.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced production environment. · A creative, collaborative, and solution-oriented mindset with a passion for emerging media and technology.

OUR BENEFITS:

At TelevisaUnivision, we prioritize the well-being of our team. Our benefits include:

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness and employee support programs
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Life and other insurance coverage options

TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.