Graphic Designer (Job Req. #2021-070)

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Overview:

Reporting to the Manager, Creative Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for the

execution of and/or participation in Ross Creative and Professional Services activities, by

providing services for the design, creation, and implementation of Voyager Unreal projects,

XPression real-time graphics and graphics packages.

 

This position is located in our Sydney office or a home-based office setting, if mutually agreed

upon.

 

Duties, Responsibilities and Accountability:

Graphic Design:

▪ Design templates and animations from scratch, using native XPression tools and 3rd-party

graphics applications such as Cinema 4D and Adobe Suite.

▪ Design and build Voyager Unreal Engine AR and VR graphics.

▪ Create packages that conform to standardized workflows outlined by the Manager

 

Automation:

▪ Ensures appropriate automation hooks are created for outside control.

▪ Utilize XPression Visual Logic and scripting for automated, dynamic templates.

▪ Setup XPression Datalinq to pull in external data feeds and interface with external data

aggregation systems.

▪ Use Ross Dashboard to create manual user interface panels and backup solutions for

XPression automated graphics.

 

On-site Implementation:

▪ Responsible for implementation and integration of graphics packages at customer’s sites,

as required.

 

Administrative:

▪ Attends meetings and conference calls as required to scope, complete, or otherwise

facilitate successful completion of assigned projects as they relate to the job.

▪ Work with other creative and professional service members to institute a consistent and

standardized workflow solution.

 

Documentation:

▪ Works with Ross team members to create style and operational guides for end users.

▪ Document any custom scripting methodologies to ensure future support from Ross.

▪ May be required to create project style-guides of assets.

 

Job Requirements:

Knowledge/Education/Training:

▪ Post-secondary degree or trade school diploma

▪ Advanced knowledge of Adobe creative suite

▪ Advanced knowledge of Cinema 4D and Redshift renderer knowledge a plus

▪ Intermediate knowledge of IT workflows

▪ Intermediate computer programming experience in VB, SQL, and/or JAVA is desirable

▪ Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint

▪ Proficient knowledge of Unreal Engine a plus
 

Experience:

▪ Minimum 2-5 years production experience in broadcast (studio or remote) or sport venue

▪ Minimum 2-5 years of graphic design experience.

▪ Proficient knowledge of broadcast graphics workflows

 

Traits:

▪ Organized and very detail orientated

▪ Self-starter and quick learner with the ability to work under minimal supervision

▪ Excellent communication skills

▪ Aptitude for animation and choreography of movement

▪ Strong interpersonal and observational skills

▪ High tolerance of ambiguity

▪ Team-oriented, and able to work co-operatively with Ross and end users

▪ Enthusiastic problem solver

 

Other:

▪ Willing to travel on a project-by-project basis up to 50% of the time

▪ Valid Passport

 

Physical Demands:

▪ Occasional requirement to set-up equipment – involves lifting up to 50 lbs, reaching,

bending, stooping, etc

 

Work Environment:

▪ Home based or Ross Sydney Office

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At Ross, we embrace diversity, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work. We are committed to building a team that includes a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Inclusivity drives innovation and creativity, and that’s something we’re passionate about at Ross!  We believe everyone should be able to enjoy a rewarding career at Ross, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability. If a disability means that you need any additional support during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.