The Digital Content Designer & Lecturer will take
the lead on all visual design & content support development
for research projects, and interactive & immersive technologies research
within XPLOR and share their knowledge as a Lecturer for Backstage Academy
students.
50% of this post will be as a Lecturer in Backstage
Academy, and 50% of this post directly contribute to the development and
delivery of the XPLOR centre, part-funded by European Regional Development
Funds (ERDF). In this role you will be directly reporting to both the Development
Director and the Academic Director
About
you
- You will be an
innovative thinker, able to demonstrate positive outcomes from the
implementation of your ideas, and be able to provide new and creative solutions
to problems.
- Strong
understanding of Immersive technology, game engines (ideally Unreal) and XR/VR/AR
- Understanding
of advanced visual media workflows and content development pipelines.
- Degree
qualified in relevant subject, with experience in teaching or training.
- Experience
of developing and participating in collaborative R&D projects with a
commercial element to them
- Keenly
interested in developing new systems or proving technologies in new
applications
Why
should you join?
- You
will have an opportunity to make significant impact within an established
business with a supportive culture, a global brand and strong reputation in the
market.
- Be
"at the table" when strategic decisions are being made.
- The
opportunity to conceive and deliver new and innovative research projects.
- Work
closely with technologists and market sector leads to develop projects and
initiatives in a highly collaborative, matrix environment.
- Develop,
test and launch business and funding models for new project ideas to create
significant impact
All roles and effective immediately and will be
based at Production Park, headquartered in XPLOR from Q4 2021. They come with
industry competitive packages and the opportunity to be part of writing the
next chapter in entertainment technology development.
Backstage Academy is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, nationality or ethnic origin.
Backstage Academy considers equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs. All candidates who believe they possess equivalent experience and education are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
To apply, please download and complete the Vacancy Application Form and the Equal Opportunities Form and email to HR@backstage-academy.co.uk by no later than 5:30pm on Friday 5th March 2021.
Questions?
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Graham Thorne, Course Leader for Live Visual Design & Production, or Jim Farmery, Development Director for XPLOR on 01977 659880 or email enquiries@backstage-academy.co.uk.
