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Los Angeles Clippers

Professional basketball team and youth engagement

Immersive Content and Visual Effects Artist - Halo Board

Full-Time
$110k - $125k/yr
Expert
Inglewood, CA, USA
In Person
Art, Graphics & AnimationMotion Graphics, Animation & VFX

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 8 years of experience in immersive content creation, visual effects, motion graphics, or real-time media.
  • A portfolio demonstrating hands-on creation for large-format or non-traditional canvases such as LED volumes, domes, or immersive displays.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Unreal Engine for real-time or near-real-time content creation.
  • Advanced working knowledge of Cinema 4D or Houdini.
  • Experience creating content for live events such as professional sports, concerts, or large-scale entertainment.
  • Ability to concept and execute high-level visuals, owning work from idea through delivery.
  • Experience collaborating across creative, broadcast, and technical teams in live environments.
  • Ability to communicate and interact positively in a diverse multicultural environment.
  • Availability to work a flexible schedule including weeknights, weekends, and holidays to cover concerts and NBA games.
Responsibilities
  • Ideate, design, and create pre-produced Halo Board content, including intro experiences, rituals, transitions, and moment-based visual packages.
  • Own Halo pre-produced assets, maintaining their quality, consistency, and freshness throughout the season.
  • Concept and execute content that leverages the Halo Board’s immersive, non-rectangular canvas in ways not possible on traditional scoreboards.
  • Continuously update and evolve Halo content based on season narratives, team performance, and live audience response.
  • Collaborate with the Head of Digital Content and Video Director to align Halo content with broader creative vision and storytelling priorities.
  • Partner with the Halo Content Producer to ensure content supports game flow, pacing, and emotional arcs.
  • Direct and integrate freelance artists’ work and collaborate with an in-house Creative department 3D designer.
  • Build and maintain scalable workflows across Unreal Engine, Cinema 4D, Houdini, After Effects, and AI-assisted tools.
  • Apply generative AI and procedural tools to accelerate ideation, iteration, and seasonal refreshes while maintaining creative control and quality.
  • Optimize assets for Disguise playback and ensure compatibility with Daktronics and Halo Board technical requirements.
  • Design modular content systems and templates that allow rapid iteration and deployment throughout the season.
  • Partner with game presentation and broadcast teams to stress-test content before live deployment.
  • Identify and recommend seasonal freelance support and additional resources as needed.
  • Document creative systems, workflows, and technical standards to support long-term internal ownership.

About the company

The LA Clippers, esteemed for their exciting approach to basketball and community involvement, offer a dynamic workplace environment. With a commitment to youth through the L.A. Clippers Foundation and the use of advanced digital media and data analytics technologies, the organization stands out for its blend of sports excellence and technological application in enhancing both player and fan experiences. This makes it an attractive place for professionals passionate about sports and innovation to grow and thrive.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

1970

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