Technical Tutor (Digital Media)

Goldsmiths, University of London; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in London seeks a dedicated educator to design and deliver technical teaching for undergraduate and postgraduate students in digital media and animation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in creative video production, a portfolio showcasing proficiency in ACC apps, Unreal Engine, and Blender, and a passion for student engagement. Benefits include generous leave and support for professional development.

Benefits

Agile working environment

28 days annual leave plus 6 paid closure days

Defined benefit pension scheme

Support for professional development

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong holistic knowledge of creative video and animation production.
• Portfolio demonstrating proficiency in ACC apps, Unreal Engine and Blender.
• Passion for working with students and learning new skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver technical teaching and tutorials for UG and PG students.
• Oversee mac and Windows media labs, animation studio, and rostrum rooms.

Skills

Creative video production

Animation production

Proficiency in ACC apps

Unreal Engine

Blender

Job description

What makes Goldsmiths unique?

Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.

About the Department

This is an excellent opportunity to join the technical team in the Department of Media, Communications and Cultural Studies at Goldsmiths. MCCS is one of the leading media departments of its kind in the world, combining theory and practice across its diverse array of degree programmes.

About the Role

You will design and deliver technical teaching, tutorials, and support for UG and PG students on digital media and animation modules, overseeing mac and Windows media labs as well as an animation studio and rostrum rooms. Interviews will be held on Monday 8^th September with a view to starting on 22^nd September.

About the Candidate

You’ll have a strong holistic knowledge of creative video and animation production with a portfolio demonstrating proficiency in ACC apps, Unreal Engine and Blender. You will be passionate about working with students, enthusiastic about learning new skills, and able to thrive in a collaborative environment. Please note this role will not be eligible for a skilled worker visa certificate of sponsorship.

Benefits

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus 6 paid closure days (4 at Christmas and 2 at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club and creative writing classes.