Digital Arts (3D) Specialist Technician

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The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Digital Arts Technical Team, supporting students studying Animation, VFX and XR, Games Arts & more.

You will develop workshops & resources and provide professional support, technical expertise, guidance and advice in traditional and digital 2D & 3D animation techniques across a wide range of courses within the MIDA (Moving Image and Digital Arts) Programme.

You will work with students and staff on the following courses: BA and MA Animation, BA Immersive Media & Mixed Reality, MA Virtual Reality, BA Computer Animation & Visual Effects, MA VFX, MA 3D Computer Animation, BA Games Art, BA and MA Games Design.

Drawing upon your extensive knowledge and experience, you will support student learning in subjects including but not limited to: working with 2D and 3D animation software; and working with animation, VFX, games and XR software and pipelines, using motion capture equipment and software; managing our render farm and helping students to develop a broad range of increasingly essential technical skills.

You will play an integral part in ensuring that students at LCC have access to the fullest range of technical resources, and experience the latest in emerging and digital technologies, and that those resources are being managed & used safely and efficiently. As an active member of the technical team, you will contribute to the technical resources strategy by providing vital information and data to the technical coordinator and technical managers. Your role will encompass communicating with stakeholders, acting as a point of contact for technical support and ensuring access to up-to-date and accurate information for students, academics, technicians, and other university staff. 

About you

We are looking for an experienced, adaptable and motivated person with a wide range of skills. Ideally, a creative individual with a passion for animation, both traditional and digital, who will relish the challenge of supporting a diverse range of talented creatives and renowned academics.

We need someone who is a good communicator, able to explain complex information clearly. You will be confident in imparting skills and knowledge to students, academic and other technical staff. Experience of supporting customers and stakeholders in a creative environment is key. Knowledge of Health &  Safety management related to the designated technical areas and studios is important. You will have an excellent knowledge of analogue and digital studio techniques used for animation and related subjects, including software and hardware maintenance, studio and equipment maintenance and knowledge of VFX, XR and emerging technology.

You will also be proficient in the use of several of the following relevant software: Maya, Blender, Cinema 4D, ZBrush, Houdini, Toon Boom, TV Paint, Dragonframe, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and more. If there are any aspects of the role that you may require training in, then this will be provided. LCC is committed to the personal and professional development of its technical staff.

To apply please click the apply button. Closing date: 23:55, 26th March 2024. If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Lesley Wilkins, Resourcing Adviser, lcc.jobs@lcc.arts.ac.uk or telephone: 020 7514 7985.

UAL welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

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