Video Game Art & Animation Instructor (Online/Hybrid)

Critical Playground LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Angelo State University invites applications for an Instructor of Art, Video Game Art and Animation to teach online and on-campus courses in the new Bachelor of Fine Arts in Video Game Art and Animation. The ideal candidate will shape this degree for the next generation of video game artists, combining art, design and technology in a professional game-production context.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong abilities in art, creativity, design, and technology, with experience in game design,

Qualifications

• An MFA or PhD in game design, game programming, or a closely related discipline, including fields such as computer science, computer programming, or interactive design.
• Professional experience within the game industry is highly desirable.
• At least two years of hands-on experience in game development using Unreal Engine production methods.
• Strong technical proficiency with Unreal Engine, Microsoft Visual Studio, C++, C#, Python, JavaScript, HLSL / GLSL, Verse, Advanced Blueprint Visual Scripting, computer graphics math, performance profiling, and specialized pipelines like Niagara VFX, animation and rendering.
• Familiarity with industry-standard software, tools, and production workflows, including Autodesk Maya, Mudbox, Adobe Substance 3D, Adobe Creative Cloud, Blender, and ZBrush.

Responsibilities

• Instruct undergraduate studio art courses ranging from foundation drawing and design to courses involving Real-Time, Level Dressing, VFX for games, 2D Animation, 3D Modeling and Sculpting, Lighting, Rendering and Look Development, particularly in the online modality.
• Create curriculum for new courses within the VGAA curriculum to include both online and face-to-face modalities.
• Mentor students and help build industry-focused technical art portfolios.
• Work with colleagues to meet the needs of the Art Program and schedule regular office hours.

Skills

2D/3D digital art

3D asset creation

Rigging/Animation

XR optimization

Team collaboration

Education

MFA or PhD in game design or related field

Tools

Unreal Engine

Visual Studio

C++

C#

Python

JavaScript

HLSL/GLSL

Verse

Blueprint Visual Scripting

Maya

Mudbox

Substance 3D

Creative Cloud

Blender

ZBrush

Job description

Angelo State University invites applications for an Instructor of Art, Video Game Art and Animation to teach online and on-campus courses in the new Bachelor of Fine Arts in Video Game Art and Animation. The ideal candidate will shape this degree for the next generation of video game artists, combining art, design and technology in a professional game-production context.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong abilities in art, creativity, design, and technology, with experience in game design,