Motion VFX, Animation and 3D Specialist Technician

Job Description

The School of Media and Communications at the London College of Fashion is looking for a Specialist Technician in Motion VFX, Animation and 3D to run Adobe After Effects and Procreate Dreams workshops. The successful candidate will have taught motion graphics, animation and/or 3D VFX, or used it extensively in their professional practice.

The Motion VFX, Animation and 3D Specialist Technician will cover several workshops throughout the 2024/2025 academic year in Adobe After Effects including introductory sessions, motion graphics, tracking and 2D VFX, and animating still images. We are also looking for someone who can use Procreate Dreams for animation and rotoscoping (or who is willing to learn).

The candidate will be given time to prepare for the sessions in advance. Please be advised, this position is to cover sessions and will not have a set number of hours per week.

Personal Specification

This section provides a list of up to 10 essential criteria (and up to 2 desirable criteria if specified) that you will need to demonstrate you meet as part of the recruitment process.

Experience, knowledge and qualifications

A degree or qualification relevant to the role or previous relevant experience.
Experience in delivering technical workshops.
Extensive knowledge of Motion VFX, animation and 3D techniques.
Providing 1-2-1 support for Motion VFX, animation and 3D.

Communication skills

Communicates effectively orally, in writing and/or using visual media.

Leadership and management

Motivates and leads a team effectively, setting clear objectives to manage performance.

Research, teaching and learning or Professional practice.

Uses effective teaching, learning or professional practice to support excellent teaching, pedagogy and inclusivity.

Planning and managing resources

Plans, prioritises and organises work to achieve objectives on time.

Teamwork

Works collaboratively in a team and where appropriate across or with different professional groups.

Student experience or customer service

Builds and maintains positive relationships with students or customers.

Creativity, innovation and problem-solving

Uses initiative or creativity to resolve problems.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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