Senior Vizrt Designer - Contract

Company Description

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Astucemedia is a global leader in innovative creative and software solutions for real-time data visualization on live TV, studios, museums, immersive experiences, and sports venues. Our software and services enhance augmented reality graphics, virtual sets, video walls, interactive apps, and on-screen overlays across television and digital platforms.

We’re a team of passionate trailblazers who thrive on creativity, collaboration, and cutting-edge technology—and we’re looking for someone who’s just as excited to shape the future with us.

With our proprietary Data Platform software and plugins for real-time graphics engines by Vizrt, Unreal, and Unity, Astucemedia stands at the forefront of data-driven graphics for finance, sports, and elections. Our esteemed clients include ABC News/Disney, NBC Universal, Fox Sports, CBS Sports, beIN Sports, NFL Network, BNN Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance, CBC, Radio-Canada, Sky News Arabia, Al Arabiya, Dubai TV, The Media Majlis Museum in Qatar, and Times Square.  

Job Description

• Design, build, and optimize real-time graphics and data-driven visuals using Vizrt for live broadcast productions.

• Develop scene layouts, transitions, and animations in Viz Artist

• Collaborate with producers, directors, and developers to create high-quality on-air graphics, including virtual sets, AR overlays, and interactive maps.

• Collaborate closely with Vizrt Integrators to ensure designs are technically feasible

• Integrate Vizrt projects with real-time data feeds (elections, sports, finance, news) and ensure accuracy and reliability for live broadcasts.

• Troubleshoot and solve technical challenges related to Vizrt workflows, pipelines, and asset integration.

• Participate in technical planning, asset reviews, and cross-team collaboration to ensure scalable and maintainable solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience with Vizrt or similar real-time broadcast graphics platforms.

• Strong knowledge of real-time rendering, 3D asset integration, and on-air graphics pipelines.

• Proven experience working on live broadcast or fast-turnaround production environments.

• Solid understanding of data visualization, animation, and motion graphics in a broadcast context.

• Familiarity with complementary tools such as Unity, Unreal, or AR/VR frameworks is a plus.

• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under tight deadlines.

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Additional Information

Travel Requirements: Must be eligible and have no restrictions for travel to the United States (This role includes two 6-week on-site deployments in New York City)