School of Design

Help shape the future of Media Design: become a leader in design education

Victoria University’s School of Design is a leader in the field of design education in New Zealand, with a strong commitment to digital technologies that reflect and support the growth of a vibrant and internationally recognized digital creative sector in Wellington. Join us in training the next generation of media designers and work with our world-class industry partners, such as Weta Digital, PikPok, RESN, and others.

The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer role in Media Design focuses on delivering high quality teaching, research, and service in the area of 3D Animation. Applicants should have significant experience in industry-relevant design research and practice, with expertise in the following areas:

•screen-based 3D media development
•3D production, including modelling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing and motion tracking, as well as in generating, manipulating, rendering and animating form and space
•industry-standard 3D modelling, animating and rendering software and production platforms: including, but not limited to, Autodesk Maya and Houdini.

Candidates should be able to critically address a wide range of design issues and theories relating to current concepts in digital media design practice. Candidates with a Masters or PhD qualification in a relevant field and an established research platform will be given preference for the position. Please include a covering letter, CV, and portfolio of creative work (web based portfolios are preferred).

For further information, please contact: Margaret Maile Petty, Head of School, Design margaret.petty@vuw.ac.nz

Applications close 1 November 2014.

Victoria University of Wellington is an EEO employer and actively seeks to meet its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi.

For more information and to apply online visit http://www.victoria.ac.nz/about/careers

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