Specialist Technician Animation (paternity cover)

The opportunity

University of the Arts London (UAL) is looking for a Specialist Technician – Animation to join our technical team at London College of Communication (LCC).

 

In the Moving Image and Digital Arts (MIDA) programme, we support students studying visual effects, traditional and digital animation, immersive technologies and games design.

 

You’ll work with colleagues to develop workshops and resources and provide professional support, technical expertise, guidance and advice to staff and students in using rostrum and multiplane cameras and lighting setups; using motion capture (MoCap) equipment and software; working with 2D and 3D animation software; and working with animation, VFX, games and XR software and pipelines. 

 

You’ll play an integral part in ensuring that students 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 and used safely and efficiently.

 

As an active member of the technical team, you’ll have opportunities to contribute to the technical resources strategy. 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.

 

This is a fixed term role covering a period of parental leave.

About you

Are you a creative individual with a passion for traditional and digital animation and its related skills and workflows, who would relish the challenge of supporting a diverse range of talented learners, thinkers and makers?

 

We’re keen to find someone who is a good communicator and mindful collaborator, with the ability to explain complex subject related information clearly and passionately. Experience of supporting learners and colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds and skillsets within their creative and pedagogic workflow is key in successful delivery. Knowledge of Health and Safety best practice and management within the designated technical areas and studios is also essential.

 

You might 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 you have a creative mindset underpinned by practical skills in the fields 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, we would like to hear from you.

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Lesley Wilkins, Senior Resourcing Adviser, lcc.jobs@lcc.arts.ac.uk

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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