Description
3D
Animator: Full-time Digital Art and Animation Faculty Position
DigiPen Institute of Technology, Redmond, WA campus
Is
animation your passion? Does the idea of helping, mentoring, and growing the
next generation of animators sound exciting? Do you aspire to teach and guide
young artists who will one day be leaders in the industry? Do you enjoy working
in an environment that allows you to expand your knowledge through professional
development?
The
Department of Production and Animation at DigiPen Institute of Technology invites
applicants for a full-time Assistant Professor of Digital Art and Animation. Join
our faculty team and help our students develop the necessary skills to enter
the industry and succeed in the field of animation. Apply your passion for
animation, and your experience in the field, to the DigiPen classroom.
Recognized
as a leader in game development education and interactive media, DigiPen
Institute of Technology is ranked #4 through the Princeton Review. Undergraduate
programs are offered in Digital Art and Animation, Computer Science, Game
Design, Digital Audio and Music, and Computer Engineering as well as graduate
programs in Digital Art and Computer Science. Whether for game or film, DigiPen Institute
of Technology provides students with a solid and versatile artistic foundation.
This
position is offered at the Assistant Professor rank. Candidates with
exceptional qualifications may be considered for appointment at the rank of
Associate Professor.
Start date:
On or before July 1st, 2019
Duties and
Responsibilities:
·
Teach
beginning and advanced courses in 3D animation including modeling for
animation, rigging, advanced animation software, animation principles, film
language, performance, and pipelines
·
Lecture
and teach in a classroom setting on a daily basis
·
Grade,
critique and input assignment data on a weekly basis
·
Serve
as a faculty mentor for students
·
Teach
fundamentals and advanced topics in character animation using high end software
which may include Maya, Substance Painter, Z Brush, Adobe Premiere, and Adobe
After Effects
·
Provide
creative direction and critique to students. This could include character
animation research, animation blocking, and animation polish
·
Collaborate
with faculty to develop and improve program and department curriculum
·
Participate
in teaching-related service roles , including scheduled office hours, archiving
of student work, institutional and department service activities, and
research/professional development
Required
Qualifications:
·
Bachelor’s
degree in art or media related field
·
Four
years’ experience animating characters in the role of Animator for games or
cinema
·
Expert
in animating using Maya
·
Proficient
in Rigging
·
Proficient
in Modelling and texturing
·
A
Reel/Portfolio showing CG animation, Modeling and 2d art skills
·
Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred
Qualifications:
·
MFA
degree in art or media related field
·
Strong
grounding in traditional art fundamentals such as gesture drawing, color, and
composition, as well as time based media fundamentals
·
Teaching
experience and/or demonstrated training experience
·
Demonstrable
professional experience in art, not necessarily limited to computer/video games
or animation
Application
Procedure:
To be
considered for this position, applicants must include the following:
·
Cover
letter of interest, including a link to your digital portfolio
·
Statement
of teaching philosophy
·
Curriculum
vitae
·
List
of 3 professional references with email and telephone contact information
included
Diversity,
equity, inclusion and academic freedom are priorities of DigiPen Institute of
Technology, as DigiPen endorses the goals of affirmative action and equal
opportunity employment. The Institute's intent is to hire the most qualified
individuals for faculty and staff, attracting candidates from diverse
backgrounds of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression,
sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, veteran status, nationality,
culture, religion, and physical abilities. We are committed to broadening our
candidate pool to include more diverse individuals, and ensuring fairness in
hiring by avoiding bias and determining criteria to judge all candidates prior
to posting each new position.
Please use the link below to apply for this position
https://digipen.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/947c3462-e819-ffda-c534-bac98ce57ac2/apply?source=988579-CS-34323