Hourly Paid Lecturer, VFX - AD Education - London

ICMP; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading creative education institution in London is seeking experienced lecturers for their BA in VFX programme. The role involves engaging with students and contributing to the development of creative professionals. Candidates should have excellent knowledge of the VFX industry and a credible teaching profile. This is an hourly paid position with a competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of the VFX industry.
• Credible professional profile with evidence of high-quality teaching.
• Teaching and/or postgraduate qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on the BA in VFX programme.
• Engage with students across all undergraduate levels.
• Contribute to development of creative professionals.

Skills

Knowledge of VFX industry

High-quality teaching practice

Proven track record in visual effects

Software Proficiency in Nuke Compositing

Software Proficiency in Adobe After Effects

2D/3D Tracking

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Autodesk Maya

SideFX Houdini

Substance Painter

Job description

Overview

AD Education UK is a growing network of leading creative education institutes in the UK. The group’s institutions are united around strong values and sharing a vision for creativity and innovation within creative media education. With over 40 years of pioneering and sector-leading experience, our graduates can be found throughout the music, film, games and wider creative media sectors, winning prestigious awards and employed within the highest echelons of their respective creative fields. Our market-leading portfolio of schools includes The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) and SAE Institute UK.

Job Details

Location: London

Salary: £26.10 to £40.70 depending on experience/qualifications

Hours: Varied

Contract type: Hourly Paid

Closing Date: None

Responsibilities

We are seeking to hire a team of hourly paid lecturers to deliver on the BA in VFX programme. We are looking to build a candidate pool of industry practitioners and educators who can demonstrate current experience and a commitment to supporting the development of creative professionals.

• Deliver on the BA in VFX programme and engage with students across all undergraduate levels.
• Contribute to the development of creative professionals and maintain an industry-relevant teaching approach.

Qualifications and Skills

• Candidates should have an excellent knowledge of the VFX industry and an ability to engage with students across all undergraduate levels.
• Credible professional/industry profile, evidence of high-quality teaching practice, and experience in the delivery of further or higher education programmes.
• A degree in a relevant discipline is expected. Teaching and/or postgraduate qualifications are desirable but not essential.
• Essential Skills and Experience:
  • Proven track record in visual effects, either through industry practice or teaching.
  • Software Proficiency:
    • Nuke Compositing
    • Adobe After Effects
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • Autodesk Maya
    • SideFX Houdini
    • Substance Painter
  • Core Compositing & VFX Skills:
    • 2D/3D Tracking
    • Keying and Compositing Workflows
    • Paint and Roto Techniques
    • Seamless Integration of 3D Renders into Live-Action Footage
  • 2D Parallax - Photo bashing - 1 2 and 3 Point Perspective - CG Into live action - Compositing - Rotoscoping - Simulations - Character Animation - Rendering (Arnold / Mantra / Karma, desirable Redshift)
• Desirable Skills:
  • Zbrush Sculpting and Rigging

Application

Job Description here If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the e-application form. Attach your cover letter and CV to the form and submit.

As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Note: ADE is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

Employee Assistance Program

Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme