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.

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