SNAP Visualisation Lab Manager - Specialist Technical Instructor in Visualisation and Simulation
Founded in 1837, our client is the world's largest community of postgraduate art and design students. It is also the oldest art and design university-level institution in continuous operation and has been ranked as the world's number one art and design university for a remarkable nine consecutive years, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 - the worldwide survey of academic and industry opinion.
They are looking for an experienced, adaptable and highly motivated person to work in their new Visualisation and Simulation Lab at the College. Working within the technical support team based in this new Research & Knowledge Exchange focused space, the role will provide specialist technical support for large scale multimedia projection, virtual environments and audio delivery.
This is a full time and fixed term role (2 years) working at their State-of-the-Art facility at Battersea.
The day job as Visualisation Lab Manager:
- Working closely with academic staff and partners to support project development.
- Designing workflows, user guides and safety protocols for a new visualisation & Simulation resource.
- Ordering consumables and planning maintenance of equipment.
- Training research staff on new equipment and processes.
- Setting up and running tests and experiments on behalf of academic staff.
- Peer-to-peer learning with other technical specialists and academic staff.
- Regular problem solving and playing an active part in the lab's development.
What you will need to have:
- Significant knowledge and experience of managing multi-user spaces, including equipment management, software updates, and user configuration.
- Experience of delivering virtual environment projects and at least one CAD or games development platform (such as Blender, Unreal, Unity, etc.).
- Experience in processes and techniques related to large scale visualisation.
- Experience of managing audio systems as part of a visualisation or simulation experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent organisational, time management and planning skills with the ability to prioritise as appropriate.
Application Deadline: 11.59pm 18th February 2024
Our client aims to foster an inclusive culture which promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a working, learning and social environment in which the rights and dignity of all its staff and students and stakeholders are respected.
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