Hourly Paid Lecturer, VFX - AD Education - London

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.

Requirements

Location: London

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

Hours: Varied

Contract type: Hourly Paid

Closing Date: None

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.

Candidates should have an excellent knowledge of VFX industry and an ability to engage and connect with students across all undergraduate levels. You will have a 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:

We're looking for a professional with a proven track record in visual effects, either through industry practice or teaching. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in one or more of the following areas:

• 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
• 2DParallax - 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
  
  

Job Description Here

If you are interested in applying for this position, then please complete the e-application form. Please 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.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme