CIM Fellow, Part-Time

JOB TITLE: CIM Fellow, Part-Time

DEPARTMENT:  The Center for Immersive Media

REPORTS TO:  Director for Center for Immersive Media

Summary:

Technical digital media production assistant for the Center for Immersive Media.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Operation of the center’s optical motion capture system
  • Production of media assets for use in real time computer graphics interactive simulations
  • Produce documentation of production methods and technologies in the facilities
  • Communication and assistance with knowledge transfer with work study students
  • Assistance with conducting workshops for students and faculty
  • Assistance with organization and identifying maintenance needs of equipment and facilities

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; they do not purport to describe all functions.  Incumbent may be assigned other duties, and the essential functions may change from time to time as necessary.

Education:

  • BFA, BA or equivalent in fields related to digital arts.

Experience:

  • 2-3 years of academic and hands-on experience providing familiarity with and ability to apply intermediate to advanced software and hardware applications related to virtual reality, game design, and interactive media.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • General knowledge of the field of practice in digital media and interaction as it applies across multiple disciplines.
  • Working knowledge of common software tools for production including image processing, 3D computer modeling, and real time interactive tools. Intermediate to advanced skills with Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Maya, and Unity game authoring engine is required.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, students and the public.
  • Ability to work independently and identify potentially more effective methods of work operation

Supervisory Responsibility:

  • None

About The University:

University of the Arts’ mission is simple: to advance human creativity. Established in 1876, UArts believes creativity is the most essential skill for success in today’s society and has educated generations of groundbreaking artists, performers, designers and creative leaders for more than 141 years.  After being granted university status in 1987, University of the Arts became the largest institution of its kind in the nation, offering programs in design, fine arts, media arts, crafts, music, dance, theater and writing. It now features 30 undergraduate arts majors, 15 graduate programs and the nation’s first PhD program in Creativity. UArts is also home to innovative centers across disciplines, including the Center for Immersive Media, Lightbox Film Center, Philadelphia Art Alliance and Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery. Learn more about UArts.

 

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