Distance Learning Facilitator: Animation and Motion Design

Job Description

This is a remote position.

The SAE Institute Distance (online) Campus is looking for a:
Animation and Motion Design Facilitator to join our academic team.

The post requires impeccability in every aspect of the qualification’s academic integrity, student support, academic content development, evaluation, moderation, assessment of learning as well as supporting SAE Institute’s vision and mission.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications &

Experience:

● A Masters (NQF Level
9) related qualification essential

● Initial bachelor’s degree (NQF Level
7) Qualification needs to be in related field (Animation and Motion Design, Digital Arts etc.)

● A minimum of 2 years lecturing / teaching experience within higher education

● Experience in the field of 2D or 3D animation of a minimum of 2 years preferred.

● Experience in Online Facilitation and workshop facilitation skills in an academic or training environment of a minimum of 2 years preferred.

● Demonstrate knowledge and experience in 2D tradigital and cutout animation and relevant software (preferably toonboom harmony, Adobe software suite, particularly Photoshop and possibly Adobe Animate (or similar 2D animation software)

● Demonstrate Knowledge and experience in 3D animation, sculpting and software (preferably Blender)

● Online facilitation experience beneficial, with fundamental understanding of curriculum and assessment management and improvement and gradebook management.

● Proficient in Learning Management Systems and MS Office computer software

● Strong admin ability

Essential

Skills:

● Skills in either storyboarding, asset creation/concept art (for games) or motion graphics is an additional requirement.

● Possess communication, interpersonal skills, administration skills, be organised and possess good time management skills.

● Collaborative and willing to work with fellow lecturers and the HOA to support students.

● Knowledge of academic compliance within the higher education sector

● Proficient in computer software, apps, social media, and technology in general

Requirements
A Masters(NQF Level
9) related qualification essential. Initial bachelor's degree (NQF Level
7)
Qualification needs to be related field (Gaming Production,Scripting,Digital Art A minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience. A minimum of 2 years lecturing /teaching experience with high education . Online Facilitation experience beneficial. Proficient in Learning Management System and MS Office computer software. Strong Admin ability. Curriculum and assessment knowledge Experience in providing student support Knowledge of academic compliance with the higher education sector Proficient in computer software,apps,social media and technology in general Must be knowledgeable about games studies and theory.

Must have a solid grounding in C# PROGRAMMING,C++would be a bonus Must have experience of the Unity,Twine and unreal Engine gaming engine Software knowledge can include Blender/Maya for 3D pipeline and Krita /Photoshop for 2

Dpipeline Experience in 3

Dand 2D unity workflows and game asset creation preferred