At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and inspire students in 3D Character Art within a top Game Development department.
- Company: Join Falmouth University, a hub of creativity and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 35 days holiday, pension scheme, and relocation assistance.
- Other info: Permanent position with excellent career growth and a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Shape the future of game development while working with passionate creatives.
- Qualifications: Experience in 3D Character Art and strong teamwork skills required.
The predicted salary is between 33150 - 44200 £ per year.
Work as a Lecturer with one of the top departments for Game Development in the world. You will be part of an experienced team of teachers, researchers, and practitioners who explore the development and production of video games. Join an ambitious team based on our stunning Penryn campus, a hub of creativity and innovation. We are looking for a motivated 3D Character Artist to join our Game Art team in the Games Academy, contributing to a university that leads at the nexus of creativity and technology and is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience.
The goal of the Games Academy is to produce top quality students and world-class research and practice. You will work with lecturers from Game Design, Game Art, Programming and everything in between to support students in building game-ready assets and to produce top-quality game projects. You will create teaching materials and develop students in their work across several modules. There is autonomy to teach an industry-standard pipeline, as we are preparing our students for jobs in the Games Industry and related Industries.
About You
We’re seeking a proactive, solutions-focused professional with experience in 3D Character Art. Highly organised and collaborative, you will take pride in supporting colleagues and students, using your expertise to contribute to a positive, inclusive and creative environment. We are looking for candidates with the following skills/experience:
- Proven experience in 3D Character Art pipelines using software such as ZBrush, Maya and Substance
- Strong understanding of current and future trends in the Games and related industries
- Evidence of producing top-quality character models
- Ability to work as part of a diverse team of animators, artists, designers, programmers and writers
This is a permanent, full time, 35 hour per week position working Monday-Friday. This is a campus based position, usually required 5 days per week.
In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer the successful candidate for this role a range of benefits, including:
- Teachers Pension Scheme
- 35 days + 8 days bank holiday
- Relocation Assistance to 10% of salary
- Annual salary increments (Until top of grade reached)
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Tusker)
- Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
- Salary Sacrifice Home & Tech Scheme
- Life Assurance
Full details on our employee benefits can be found on our careers page www.falmouth.ac.uk/jobs. Alongside these benefits we offer a first class working environment across our campuses with all the facilities you would expect from a leading University.
Falmouth University welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under-represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.
Lecturer - Character Art in Penryn employer: Falmouth Careers
Falmouth University is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that fosters creativity and innovation on our stunning Penryn campus. As a Lecturer in Character Art, you will benefit from a supportive environment with ample opportunities for professional growth, competitive benefits including a generous pension scheme, and the chance to collaborate with industry experts while shaping the next generation of game developers.
