Technical Demonstrator - Animation

The School of Creative Arts is looking for a motivated team player to support the Animation department and work as part of a customer-focused team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a vibrant and fun School of Creative Arts, working in our renowned Animation team - which was ranked the Best Creative School in the UK in the 2024 Rookies Global Creative School Rankings.

Main duties and responsibilities

You will provide practical ‘hands-on’, specialist technical Animation services and support, to meet a wide range of staff and student needs in connection with the learning and teaching, research and other work of the Animation department within the School of Creative Arts. You will be in daily contact with staff and students and should have the skills and experience required to deal with a busy workload offering technical demonstration, advice, routine services and support to resolve common problems.

Skill and experience required

You will have practical experience in at least one of the following software titles; Houdini, Nuke and/or Unreal Engine. Knowledge of computer systems optimisation for Animation, Games and VFX specific use is essential for this role. You will possess basic knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, be able to work in a team and provide a professional service along with the ability to supervise a team. This role requires you to be able and willing to work to a high level of accuracy and safety, whilst being flexible and adaptable to team and workload requirements.

Qualifications required

The post holder will be educated with a minimum of Degree or equivalent level 6 qualification in a related subject area or have relevant proven experience.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

Internal applicants – please ensure you apply via your employee self-service portal.

We regret that we are unable to offer UKVI sponsorship for this post; applicants will either hold UK Right to Work or demonstrate access to UK Right to Work before an offer is made.