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
Skills Required
- Masters (NQF Level 9) related qualification
- Bachelor's (NQF Level 7) in Animation, Motion Design, Digital Arts or related field
- Minimum of 2 years lecturing/teaching experience within higher education
- Experience in the field of 2D or 3D animation (minimum 2 years)
- Experience in online facilitation and workshop facilitation in an academic or training environment (minimum 2 years)
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience in 2D tradigital and cutout animation
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience in 3D animation and sculpting
- Familiarity with Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe software suite (particularly Photoshop), and Adobe Animate or similar 2D animation software
- Familiarity with Blender for 3D work
- Proficient in Learning Management Systems
- Proficient in MS Office
- Strong administrative ability and gradebook management
- Skills in storyboarding, asset creation/concept art, or motion graphics
- Good communication, interpersonal, organization, and time management skills
- Collaborative work with fellow lecturers and Head of Academy (HOA) to support students
- Knowledge of academic compliance within the higher education sector
- Proficient with computer software, apps, social media, and technology in general
What We Do
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