Technician in Animation Production

University for the Creative Arts; Farnham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

University for the Creative Arts appoints a Technician in Animation Production to support traditional animation workflows, manage resources and craft props. You will use Dragonframe, Premiere, Photoshop and After Effects to assist delivery of animation projects and contribute to workshops and demonstrations.

The role involves equipment care, safety compliance and effective communication with students and staff, with a collaborative team environment at the Farnham campus.

Qualifications

• Experience in traditional animation workflows and materials handling.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Compile learning materials and deliver technical workshops.
• Support animation resources and processes including stop-frame editing and manipulation techniques.
• Care for equipment and ensure health and safety in area of competence.

Skills

Stop-frame editing

Sand animation

Prop construction

Team collaboration

Tools

Dragonframe

Premiere

Photoshop

After Effects

Job description

We are looking to appoint a Technician in Animation Production to work in traditional animation practices. This position involves supporting animation resources and processes such as stop-frame editing, sand animation, manipulation techniques, and understanding materials for constructing props and characters. You will work with a range of software including Dragonframe, Premiere, Photoshop, and After Effects to support animation delivery.

Additionally, you will be required to compile learning materials and deliver technical workshops and demonstrations as appropriate. You will contribute to the care and maintenance of equipment and be responsible for health and safety in your area of competence.

Excellent communication skills, the ability to work well in a team, and the aptitude for dealing tactfully with students and staff are essential. The ability to work under pressure is also crucial.

Actual salary for this role is £16,391 per annum.

At the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), we’re committed to creating an inclusive community where every student and colleague feels respected, supported and able to belong. We celebrate the breadth of backgrounds, identities and lived experiences across our campuses and disciplines, and we recognise that creativity thrives when different perspectives are welcomed and valued. By promoting positive wellbeing and fair opportunities, we aim to remove barriers and enable everyone to flourish and reach their potential. We warmly encourage applications from people who are currently underrepresented in our workforce, and from anyone who shares our ambition to build a more equitable and inclusive UCA.