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OCCUPATION: Professor / Instructor / Teacher
(ACTIVE - 1/7/2025 )

Instructional Specialist, 12 Month Salaried - CG Generalist and Unreal Engine

CG Generalist and Unreal Engine
FSU College of Motion Picture Arts   Tallahassee, Florida - United States
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Project:  CG Generalist and Unreal Engine
Software Utilized: Perforce, Houdini, Nuke, MAYA, Unreal Engine, Substance Painter, Substance Designer, Blender
Relocation: No
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Job Title: Instructional Specialist,
12 Month Salaried - CG Generalist and Unreal Engine



Location:
FSU College of Motion Picture Arts, Tallahassee, FL



Position
Overview:



The FSU College of Motion Picture
Arts is seeking a versatile and experienced individual to join our faculty as a
Specialized Faculty member, focused on Unreal Engine and CG animation workflows
for linear narrative content. The ideal candidate will have a strong
understanding of the animation pipeline for both games and film, with a focus
on texturing and lighting. This position is ideal for a creative professional
with a passion for lighting and texturing, who understands both the technical
and artistic aspects of these processes within the animation pipeline. We seek
an individual eager to share their expertise with students aspiring to work in
film, game cinematics, and previsualization.



Key
Responsibilities:




  • Teach undergraduate courses in
    texturing, lighting, compositing, and color grading, focused on linear
    narrative content, including game cinematics and film previsualization.

  • Develop and deliver curriculum
    on Unreal Engine for film, game cinematics, and previsualization,
    emphasizing lighting and texturing.

  • Guide students in hands-on
    projects using real-time technology for previsualization and narrative
    content creation.

  • Stay current with emerging
    technologies and integrate them into the curriculum to prepare students
    for industry standards.

  • Collaborate with colleagues on
    program development, interdisciplinary projects, and initiatives to
    enhance the use of real-time technology.

  • Participate in college service
    activities such as student showcases, industry events, and committee work.



Qualifications:




  • Significant experience in
    lighting and texturing workflows within Unreal Engine, creating visually
    compelling content.

  • Significant professional
    experience with Unreal Engine, Perforce, digital asset creation, and
    previsualization for film or game cinematics.

  • Strong proficiency in using
    Unreal Engine for real-time production, including lighting, texturing,
    asset integration, and optimization.

  • Experience teaching or training
    others in Unreal Engine, previsualization, or other real-time workflows,
    preferably at the college or university level.

  • Solid understanding of visual
    storytelling and its application in virtual environments and digital
    media.

  • Effective collaboration skills
    with excellent communication abilities in both individual and group
    settings.

  • Terminal degree in a related
    field, or equivalent professional experience demonstrating a high level of
    expertise in Unreal Engine and digital production.



Preferred
Qualifications:




  • Experience working in a
    professional production environment utilizing Unreal Engine for film,
    games, or immersive media.

  • Familiarity with
    industry-standard tools such as Maya, Nuke, Blender, or Houdini

  • Experience with Substance
    Painter and Substance Designer is preferred.

  • Knowledge of traditional
    production processes and how they integrate with real-time technologies.

  • Experience developing
    curriculum for online or hybrid learning environments.

  • An active network within the
    industry and involvement in professional organizations or conferences.



Application
Process:



To apply, visit: https://jobs.fsu.edu,
Job ID# 59237.



Equal
Employment Opportunity Statement:



FSU is an Equal
Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.
FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed here.