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California Institute of the Arts is hiring : Technical Specialist, Animation in S

California Institute of the Arts is hiring : Technical Specialist, Animation in S

MediabistroSanta Clarita, CA, United States
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Job Details

Job Location

Santa Clarita, CA

Salary Range

$32.67 - $32.67 Hourly

Job Posting Date(s)

Start Date

06 / 04 / 2025

Description

SUMMARY

This is a full-time unionized staff position in a mixed platform-computing animation environment. The School of Film / Video encourages highly motivated students with an independent and experimental approach towards their discipline. Facilities are used for teaching purposes, as well as the creation of innovative, non-conventional forms of film and video making.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

  • Provide advanced and specialized facility and workflow technical expertise to support faculty, students and staff at the School of Film / Video.
  • Analyze, diagnose and resolve hardware, software and network performance challenges within computer animation labs, classrooms, stop motion production facility, multimedia lab, digital imaging / compositing lab and other animation facilities.
  • Consult with animation faculty, staff, and students to ensure that digital workflows, facilities management plans, schedules and policies are meeting the technical and administrative needs of the program.
  • Configure, test, and maintain Mac and Windows workstations.
  • Configure, test, and maintain the render farm.
  • Assist students in using digital animation systems, workflows and software, including input and output to film projection and video display devices.
  • Supervise, train, and schedule student workers who assist in maintaining the labs and animation equipment.
  • Assist in the creation, testing and deployment of animation laboratory client computer installation packages, including preparation of application-specific system image deployment packages.
  • Provide end-user technical documentation.
  • Coordinate operations with other Institute and School IT admin support staff.
  • Coordinate with the School of Art Print Lab on 3D printing workflows for animation.
  • Plan and coordinate with the School of Film / Video Chief Video Engineer and Equipment Supervisor to provide technical support for still frame / video acquisition, video display, film and print hardware in and out devices.
  • Develop, analyze and update digital workflows to assist in preparing year-end screenings, including preparation of technical guidelines and procedures for student's digital submissions.
  • Develop, maintain, and update relevant web information on the School of Film / Video technical resource website.
  • Analyze and implement security related procedures including regular animation application patches and updates.
  • Maintain compliance with CalArts IT and the School of Film / Video's lab and safety policies and promote standards for security conscious awareness and behavior.
  • Attend regular technical meetings within the School of Film / Video and the Institute.
  • Attend sponsored classes and maintain relationships with company representatives in order to keep abreast of technological advances in the field.
  • Advise management on future growth of the animation labs and facilities and provide consultation on the design, development and maintenance of animation areas used by the School.
  • Perform other duties as directed.

Qualifications

SKILLS / ABILITIES :

  • Expertise with current Mac and Windows operating systems and ability to master new versions as needed.
  • Extensive knowledge of animation workflows including 2D, 3D, and stop motion animation systems.
  • Some knowledge of stereoscopic 3D motion capture systems.
  • Some knowledge of 3D printing for animation.
  • Some knowledge of VR / AR / XR production.
  • Excellent technical and communication skills with supervisory experience.
  • Ability to manage time efficiently with the ability to work under pressure handling multiple duties at the same time.
  • Ability to work independently using own initiative.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google and Adobe applications.
  • Critical thinking skills required.

    • EDUCATION :

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience in related field.

    • EXPERIENCE :

  • Some experience with analog and digital video input / output hardware.
  • Extensive experience with 3D software such as Maya and / or Cinema 4D.
  • Extensive experience using editing, compositing, and image processing software such as Adobe After Effects, Premiere and Photoshop.
  • Experience with 2K / 4K digital workflows and 16mm and 35mm filmmaking desirable.
  • Two years relevant experience in digital technical support preferably in an academic environment.
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