Description
Game Art Production Artist:
Full-time Digital Art and Animation Faculty position
DigiPen Institute of Technology, Redmond, WA campus
The
Department of Production and Animation at DigiPen Institute of Technology
invites applicants for a full-time Assistant Professor of Game Art. Join our faculty
team and help our students develop the necessary skills to enter the industry
and succeed in the field of game art. Apply your passion for game art, 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
team based courses in Game Art Production including 2D art production,
character creation, 2D rigging, 2D animation, environment and prop design, UI
design and creation, 2D visual effects, game production pipelines and team
dynamics and roles
·
These
courses may include, but not limited to, Photoshop, Spine, Unity, Unreal4, Premiere,
After Effects, and custom engines
·
Lecture
and teach in both classroom and lab settings on a daily basis
·
Grade,
review and critique team project based work on a weekly basis
·
Server
as a faculty mentor for students
·
Provide
creative direction and critique to students as well as technical guidance for the
tools required in the course
·
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
·
Substantial
experience and knowledge within the game industry in general
·
3+
years of experience with mobile and 2D and/or 3D game creation
·
A
strong understanding of team dynamics, team organization, and team
communication
·
Ability
to give quality feedback, practical work solutions, and instruction in 2D game
art and asset creation
·
Ability
to communicate the basic functions of the design and programming team’s roles,
tasks and expectations
·
Ability
to teach specific art software skills and techniques within the game
environment
·
Experience
and deep knowledge in as many of these areas as possible: animation,
environment and character development, lighting and color, UI, VFX, design
principles, level design
·
Should
have a working knowledge of game design fundamentals and best practices
·
Should
have a working knowledge of a broad range of game art software
·
A
Reel/Portfolio showing animation and 2d art skills
·
Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred
Qualifications:
·
MFA
degree in art or media/game related field
·
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/499b583d-497c-a427-23a5-760cea0b4aeb/apply?source=9885...