Head of Creative Technology - London, United Kingdom - The Jeya Group Ltd

The Jeya Group Ltd

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are looking for someone who has a proven track record in Games and or Realtime development, Has a high level of technical proficiency, with Python and Unreal / Blueprint knowledge as well as familiarity with Procedural development.

We would like to see a deep understanding of Games Design related experience and the development pipeline.

This role would be perfect for someone who is multi disciplined, has indie or AAA experience and is passionate about learning and development, keeping up to date with current development and leading a team to help guide the new generation of developers.

WewouldexpecttheHeadtoteachareasofexpertisein the Technical Art Course.

Key Responsibilites:

Work with the Dean of Interactive and Real Time, and other members of staff to develop and deliver the premier CG programmes and courses in Europe
Lead and manage the strategic development of your discipline and associated programmes; preparing supporting documentation for internal and external approval, delivery and review.
Line management of specific discipline tutors; setting goals, directing tutors and communicating a clear vision of what is to be achieved overall by the team.
Deliver courses to students in a classroom environment and through the online learning system or any other medium as may be utilised.
Providing onetoone and online feedback, coaching and support to students with a range of backgrounds and abilities.
Responsible for providing the direction for the ongoing research and development of course content and industry tools and techniques to ensure highest quality and industry relevance of the training.
Collaborative, teambased and individual work on course development projects for both classroom and online training.
Ensure that all specific discipline tutors are delivering high levels of student satisfaction at all times by addressing issues identified by internal and external review and student feedback.
Oversee the development of your staff to build a fully aligned, high performance team capable of exceeding expectations; developing others through identification of training needs, mentoring and encouraging personal development and monitoring performance, giving feedback and guidance.
Demonstrate technical and Design excellence within a specific area of expertise or software product range.
Ensure that external relationships are fostered and that appropriate input is sought on curriculum and learning outcomes; manage and develop links with external organisations relevant to the discipline such as industry partners, professional and accrediting bodies.
Cooperate with the Marketing, Sales and Recruitment teams to support and participate in promotional and business development activities.
To act as a professional, positive and highprofile representative all times.

Ensure that continual improvement is an ongoing focus of the organization. Involvement in other AdHoc projects supporting other areas as required.

Experience and Qualifications Essential:

Technical Art experience, Python, Unreal Engine, Blueprint and a fundamental understanding of computer graphics and real time.

Highly Desirable:

If you do not possess all desirable skills, we will still consider applicants who have a willingness to learn._
Understanding of Character Creation and Rigging Pipeline
Understanding and experience in Games Design and development
Knowledge of Houdini and Houdini engine
Teaching experience and/or a willingness to undertake teaching training with eventual membership of the HEA and postgraduate qualifications is also acceptable

Working hours:

The Degree Course has two terms but there could also be various teaching initiatives in the summer.
The working day is 9 till 6, 5 days a week and actual Teaching contact hours are mostly 16 hours a week with the rest of the time taken up with various duties such as course development and providing timely feedback and of course marking.
Hybrid working model, however teaching is in class and face to face, when not teaching in class there is the option to work from home, this will be time table dependent and may change from term to term
There are generally 30 students in a class and the ages tend to be from
We have a great team of tutors, all of us have worked in Industry.

Benefits Package

Astartingholidayof25daysincreasing to 30, with options to flex up or down
An annual incentive plan based on company and individual performance
Generous pension scheme contributions are double matched by Pearson
Stock purchase options
Private family health care plan
Employee assistance programme for you and your family, to help balance work, family and personal life including flexible working,
Dental plan,
Childcare vouchers,
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loans.

Salary:
£50,000.00-£70,000.00 per year