Optomi is hiring: Motion Graphic Designer in Bristol

Senior Real-Time Graphics Developer:

📍 Bristol, CT (Hybrid – Onsite Monday–Thursday, Remote Friday)

Optomi, in partnership with a leading broadcast media organization, is seeking a Senior Real-Time Graphics Developer to support live production graphics and animation initiatives. This individual will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying high-quality real-time graphics for live broadcast environments, working closely with production teams and technical partners to ensure seamless on-air execution.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-profile live productions, drive innovation in real-time graphics systems, and collaborate with a highly creative and technical team.

What Type of Experience the Right Candidate Has:

• 8+ years of experience designing graphics for live broadcast or production environments
• Expert-level experience working with real-time broadcast graphics platforms (Vizrt preferred)
• Strong understanding of broadcast production technology and control room workflows
• Proven ability to create high-quality animation, typography, and graphics packages
• Experience building and maintaining graphics directories, templates, and production workflows
• Ability to mentor teammates and collaborate effectively with technical and creative stakeholders
• Portfolio or demo reel showcasing broadcast graphics and animation work

Responsibilities of the Right Candidate:

• Design, develop, and deploy real-time graphics and animation packages for live production environments
• Build, maintain, and update graphics directories and templates
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to ensure graphics systems perform seamlessly during broadcasts
• Develop and improve graphics workflows, tools, and automation processes
• Troubleshoot graphics systems and provide technical support during live productions
• Translate creative direction and production needs into effective visual graphics solutions
• Mentor and support teammates in graphics development and workflow optimization

What the Right Candidate Will Enjoy:

• Working in a fast-paced, creative broadcast production environment
• Designing and deploying cutting-edge real-time graphics for live programming
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including production, engineering, and creative teams
• Contributing to the development of workflows, graphics systems, and animation packages
• A hybrid schedule with remote Fridays