Swinburne University of Technology Hiring for Creative Developer Job at Melbourne Full Time

EMD Studio is looking for a character animator who also has 3D modeling and asset creation skills to join our Melbourne based team. Our studio, belonging to the Swinburne University of Technology, offers the unique opportunity to work creatively with game engines as well as brand new technologies for research and applied outcomes. Housing an on-site motion capture and volumetric capture space, our work spans AR/VR education and training to theatrical performances involving live robotics. Join a fantastic team that actively promotes a welcoming and supportive professional environment.

The position is an ongoing 0.6FT (3 days a week) Pro-rata on a (General) Higher Education Worker (HEW) 6 level. Details here: https://www.swinburne.edu.au/careers-at-swinburne/salaries-conditions/

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Animating 3D characters and props for applications within game engines
• Support virtual production and volumetric capture spaces for use in research and commercial projects, as well as pipeline development (volumetric capture experience not required).
• Assisting with processing of movement data i.e retargeting, green screening, encoding.
• Importing & Implementing Animations in 3D Game Engines (Unity, Unreal)Implementation of animated works or 3d assets into relevant game engines, which may include blending animation based on dynamic triggers
• Assisting with the creation of 3D environments (modeling, texturing, materials, etc)
• Contributing to creative workshops and broader collaborative processes
• Helping to foster a healthy working environment

A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description. However, please note that the position description is broad as it was used to hire a range of different creative developers.

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne is a young university with a long history. As a dual-sector university of technology, born of a technical college, we are proud of Swinburne’s technology DNA, and of our national and global standing. Our contribution to Technology, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and the STEM disciplines, and our track record of meaningful industry and community engagement, are natural manifestations of the legacy initiated by the vision of our founders George and Ethel Swinburne in 1902. We offer postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online education to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.

About you

To be suitable for the role you will have:

• Bachelor degree in Animation, Game Development, Software Development or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• High level of experience and demonstrated ability in XR and volumetric capture development
• Advanced skills and experience in one or more of the following: programming, software development, 3D art, 3D animation, interaction design, motion and/or volumetric capture
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills in areas relevant to XR development

A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.

How to apply and further information
To view the position description or to start an application please click on apply or ‘begin’ and submit a resume, cover letter and a response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the position description.

For further information about this position, contact Prof Kim Vincs via email at [email protected]

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on [email protected]

Diversity and Inclusion
Equity and diversity are integral to achieving our 2025 vision of bringing people and technology together to build a better world. Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity and inclusion through key initiatives such as:

• Reconciliation Action Plan
• Charter of Cultural Diversity
• Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Action Plan
• Swinburne LGBTIQA+ Pride, Gender Equality, Accessibility and Intergenerational inclusion strategies

For further information on all our initiatives visit our equity and diversity website. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Assistance and Support
We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact Maree Norden, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at [email protected]. For support or queries related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, please contact Timothy Werner at [email protected]

Orders from Victoria’s Minister for Health require all Swinburne workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they are an Excepted Person as defined by the Pandemic COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Specified Workers) 2021 Order (No. 1). All applicants must therefore be able to comply with this requirement.

Applications close at 5pm on Sunday, 1 May 2022.
Agency enquiries will not be accepted for this position.

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