Specialist Technician Digital Arts VFX

at  University of the Arts London

The opportunity
Are you a creative professional with a passion for Visual Effects (VFX) and digital arts, who would relish the challenge of supporting a diverse range of talented learners, thinkers and makers? Join us at LCC as we experience exciting growth and prepare to move to a new, cutting-edge London campus in 2027.
In this role, you’ll play a vital part within the Moving Image and Digital Arts (MIDA) programme, supporting students across VFX, traditional and digital animation, immersive technologies, and games design. Your expertise will support programmes including BA/MA Animation, BA Immersive Media & Mixed Reality, MA Virtual Reality, BA Computer Animation & VFX, MA VFX, MA 3D Computer Animation, BA Games Art and BA/MA Games Design.
You will collaborate with colleagues to develop engaging workshops and resources, providing professional support, technical expertise, guidance and advice in practical VFX techniques such as green/blue screen, motion capture (MoCap), compositing, post-production and 3D world and asset design.
About you
We are looking for a strong communicator and mindful collaborator who can explain complex VFX and digital arts concepts clearly and passionately. Experience supporting learners from diverse backgrounds and skillsets within their creative and pedagogic workflow is essential. Knowledge of Health & Safety best practices is also important. Successful candidates should also possess:
Experience with several industry-standard programmes, such as Nuke, Houdini, Blender, Maya, Unreal Engine, Cinema 4D, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop.
Strong working knowledge of MoCap, compositing, and In Camera Visual Effects.
Advanced understanding of VFX and XR technology, including hardware and software maintenance would be beneficial.
We value diversity and inclusivity in our teams. If you meet most of the requirements and are a strong team player, we’re happy to assess any skill gaps and provide training to help you thrive in this role.
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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Vacancy Id: 11354
College / Service: London College of Communication
Location: LCC - Elephant and Castle, London UK
Salary: £39,394 to £48,144 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Term: Full time – 35 hours per week
by: 13 November 2024 at 23:55
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