The Assistant Professor in VFX will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or postgraduate students in the field of visual effects, animation, and digital media. The role involves delivering high-quality instruction, mentoring students, contributing to curriculum development, and engaging in research or creative practice within the VFX domain.
Key Responsibilities:
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Teach courses related to VFX, including:
- Compositing
- Motion graphics
- 3D modeling and animation
- Digital compositing software (e.g., Nuke, After Effects)
- CGI and post-production techniques
- Develop and update curriculum aligned with industry standards and emerging technologies
- Guide student projects, portfolios, and showreels
- Conduct workshops, seminars, and guest lectures on VFX tools and trends
- Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and practical projects
- Engage in research, publications, or creative production in VFX/animation
- Collaborate with industry professionals and institutions for internships and placements
- Participate in departmental and institutional activities
Required Qualifications:
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Master’s degree in:
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Visual Effects / Animation / Multimedia / Film Production / Digital Media
(Ph.D. preferred for university-level positions)
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Visual Effects / Animation / Multimedia / Film Production / Digital Media
- Strong knowledge of VFX pipelines and workflows
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Proficiency in industry-standard software such as:
- Adobe After Effects
- Autodesk Maya
- Nuke
- Houdini (preferred)
- Blender
- Teaching or industry experience in VFX/animation (typically 1–3+ years) / Freshers
Preferred Skills:
- Strong creative and artistic skills
- Experience in film, gaming, or OTT production pipelines
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Knowledge of emerging technologies like:
- Virtual Production
- AR/VR
- AI in VFX
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Ability to mentor and inspire students
Key Competencies:
- Technical expertise in VFX tools and techniques
- Problem-solving and innovation
- Team collaboration
- Time management and organization
- Continuous learning mindset
Responsibilities
Full sales cycle
Achieve monthly targets
US + Canada Territory
Challenges
Full sales cycle
Achieve monthly targets
US + Canada Territory
Must Have
Full sales cycle
Achieve monthly targets
US + Canada Territory
What's great in the job?
- No outbound calls, you get leads and focus on providing value to them
- You sell management software to directors of SMEs: interesting projects and people
- Large apps scope: CRM, MRP, Accounting, Inventory, HR, Project Mgt, etc.
- Direct coordination with functional consultants for qualification and follow ups
- High commissions for good performers
Team / Company Size:
10 / 40 people
Avg Deal Size:
$15k
Sales Cycle:
3 months
Company Growth:
50% YoY
Company Maturity:
Profitable
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Benefits
Healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA)
PTOs
Vacation, Sick, and paid leaves
Save on commute
Pre-tax commuter benefitsbr
(parking and transit)
Discount Programs
Brand-name product and services in categories like travel, electronics, health, fitness, cellular, and more
Prime location
Only a couple blocs from BART, Caltrain, Highway 101, carpool pickup, and Bay Bridge.
Sponsored Events
Tuesday Dinners, Monthly Lunch Mixers, Monthly Happy Hour, Annual day event
Sport Activity
Play any sport with colleagues and the bill is covered
Eat & Drink
Peet's and Philz coffee provided all day to order and pantry snacks
