Technician in Animation Production

We are looking to appoint a Technician in Animation Production to work in traditional animation practices. This position involves supporting animation resources and processes such as stop-frame editing, sand animation, manipulation techniques, and understanding materials for constructing props and characters. You will work with a range of software including Dragonframe, Premiere, Photoshop, and After Effects to support animation delivery.

Additionally, you will be required to compile learning materials and deliver technical workshops and demonstrations as appropriate. You will contribute to the care and maintenance of equipment and be responsible for health and safety in your area of competence.

Excellent communication skills, the ability to work well in a team, and the aptitude for dealing tactfully with students and staff are essential. The ability to work under pressure is also crucial. 

For an informal conversation regarding the role please contact Tom Green, Technical Services Manager at tom.green@uca.ac.uk and 01252 892 842 .

At UCA, creativity and innovation are at the heart of what we do. Our legacy of educating eager and passionate artists, makers and thinkers runs back almost 160 years, and today we’re helping shape a global future that supports and nourishes talent worldwide.

Our campuses across Surrey and Kent are vibrant communities, each specialising in different areas of the creative industries. We are also home to a thriving research hub, with academic experts and fellows leading the way in research on sustainability, design, textiles, animation, history and culture, and more.

Are you ready to share your passion for creativity with the next generation of innovators? If so, we want to hear from you.

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