Graduate 2D Animation Rigging Jobs in California

Summary

Transfer knowledge including theory, practical skills, methods, and techniques. Impart practical application of principles, techniques, and software. Other aspects of teaching include; supervision of instructional activities, such as cooperative work experiences, internships, and practice; instructional management, tutoring; curriculum and course development; and creation of teaching and instructional materials.

Classes include:

• Character Rigging - emphasis on character rigging techniques: joints, surface binding, articulation, forward and inverse kinematics, and hierarchical node structures
• Storyboarding - principles of Storytelling in a visual medium to pre-visualize animation or live-action film. Topics include scale and camera angle, camera movement, character staging, composition, and basic editing processes
• 2D Animation, level 2 - Advanced study of facial animation and expression with an introduction to animal characters and animation
• Modeling - introduction to hard and organic surface modeling
• Lighting and Layout - lighting, scene composition, blocking
• Digital Painting - painting textures for shaders and fully realized scenes

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach several classes per semester
• Collaborate with department faculty in curriculum implementation, student support, and continuous program improvement.
• Ensure curriculum and syllabi are up to date and all classes have relevant materials through program review
• Maintain regular office hours outside of instructional time
• Participate in department meetings and student success initiatives
• Participate in program learning assessment
• Maintain industry knowledge
• Other duties and related projects as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

Master's Degree in Related Field OR Bachelor's Degree with equivalent experience. Bachelor's degree is only acceptable with extensive industry experience.

Experience:

• Experience working with Maya software for animation, modeling, rigging, or lighting of content in animations/films.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working at a professional level with practical domain-specific experience.
• Teaching experience in an academic or professional setting is preferred.

Skills:

• Ability to work with and help students. Ability and willingness to discern and meet the needs of students.
• Skilled in storyboarding, digital painting, rigging, modeling and 2D animation
• Strong computer skills including the ability to collect and analyze information.
• Competent in a wide variety of tools or techniques related to the pertinent field.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills.
• Ability to establish interpersonal rapport and relate to individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to work with others in a collegial and productive manner.

EEO Statement

USV is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Americans with Disabilities Act institution. We value diversity, strive for a more unified campus where all people are valued, treated fairly, and possess a sense of belonging. USV encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.

Working Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment with extensive people interaction. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and office machines.

Physical Requirements