Creative Technician - Visual Effects

We are looking for an organised, self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to provide technical support, instruction and supervision to students in the use of relevant software and hardware associated with contemporary moving image for screen. The successful candidate will display knowledge in the subject of Visual Effects and Creative Computing, with a demonstrable skills base in creation of 3D Graphics/ environments, CGI and Compositing. Skills and knowledge in Virtual Production techniques are desirable. Your duties will include assisting academic staff during practical sessions, maintenance of equipment, maintaining and supervising the safe and efficient operation of the teaching area and providing technical support in the development of the lecturers’ practical work with the students.

The successful candidate would ideally have a Degree in Visual Effects or a related subject and GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English. Alternatively, a candidate without a Degree classification but with extensive demonstrable technical experience in Visual Effects or an associated area will also be considered. The ideal candidate should also have excellent visual and verbal communication skills.

Please see Job Vacancies | The Northern School of Art for more info or contact me at [email protected] for an informal chat.