Essential Job Duties

NC State's College of Design is in search of a full-time Virtual Production Lab (VPL) Manager proficient in assessing challenges, resolving problems, and implementing plans to mitigate risk and technical obstacles.

Job duties include:

• Manage day-to-day operations of VPL
• Maintenance of VPL equipment and software
• Manage Virtual Production projects, keeping digital assets organized, managing UE4/UE5 scene data
• Give tutorials and periodic demonstrations of Virtual Production Technology to students, faculty, staff, and various stakeholders
• Develop workflows and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Provide technical support and training
• Supervise and train student workers or users on equipment use, safety, etc.
• Coordinate scheduling for VPL usage
• Monitor inventory, oversee procurement, and manage software licenses
• Ensure compliance with university policies and applicable safety standards

Other Work/Responsibilities

Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Minimum Experience/Education

High School Diploma or equivalency and one year of experience related to the area of assignment in a Broadcast Television, Radio and Emergingmedia Environment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency with Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5) and Virtual Production pipelines and equipment.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Proven track record of navigating technical obstacles in high-stakes production and/or academic environments and the ability to translate creative vision into technical implementation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and provide high-quality customer service.
• Skill in evaluating operational risks and implementing solutions to minimize downtime and protect digital assets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5) and Virtual Production pipelines and equipment.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Proven track record of navigating technical obstacles in high-stakes production and/or academic environments and the ability to translate creative vision into technical implementation.
• Extensive professional experience in filmmaking, broadcast, or digital media production.
• Expert-level knowledge of Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5), digital cinematography, motion capture workflows, and real-time rendering.