Part-time Virtual Production Specialist

Position Title :

Part-time Virtual Production Specialist

Position Type : Regular

Job Number : SA68124

Full or Part Time :

part-time 0-19 hours weekly

Fair Labor Standard Act Classification :

Non-Exempt

Anticipated Pay Range :

$31.73 - $38.46

Pay Range Information :

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Job Description Summary :

Reporting to the Production Support Manager, the Virtual Production Specialist will provide technical guidance and support for Dodge College Virtual Production workflows and pipelines. This position is responsible for supervising ingestion of media assets, providing on-set technical guidance for LED wall infrastructures, and assisting with related media management of Virtual Production filming. The Virtual Production Specialist is responsible for delivering on-set support to students, faculty, and staff utilizing advanced tools and VP workflows for complex technical shoots including previs, s techvis, virtual cameras and other related technologies. Additionally, the Virtual Production Specialist will provide configuration and technical support for associated technologies including LED wall panels, motion-tracking systems, virtual production engines, RT servers, and other related virtual production elements, materials, and tools. This position will assist with events and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities :

Dodge College Virtual Production Studio and Workflow Support

• Support Virtual Production on-set or remote studio sessions with students, faculty, and staff. Provides technical supervision and support of Virtual Production shoots, LED wall, operation of virtual and cinema cameras, incorporation of Unreal Engine, ingestion of VFX plates, real-time playback, and transfer of related media assets
• Maintain and support Virtual Production equipment including cameras, tracking systems, playback engines, servers, LED panels, design software, and related components
• Maintain relationships with repair vendors, schedule and track out-of-house repairs
• Service equipment as needed
• Regularly inspect and evaluate equipment for integrity, operation, and safety
• Interface and interact with Information Systems and Technology staff to support and troubleshoot related technologies, networking interfaces and protocols, system hardware and associated infrastructure
• Assist with setup of various events

Dodge College Virtual Production Training and System Support

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Special Instructions to Applicants :

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Chapman University does not sponsor applicants for Staff and Administrator positions for work visas.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

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