Exceptional Minds is a nonprofit vocational school and working studio that prepares young adults on the autism spectrum for careers in VFX and animation. The organization has gained acclaim and notoriety as the graduates have gone on to work for companies such as Marvel Studios and Cartoon Network as well as in the in-house studio, have credits on Games of Thrones, Spider-Man: Homecoming, and Thor: Ragnarok.
We are seeking full-time and part-time 3D Generalist Instructors.
This position starts ASAP:
Required 3D Generalist Experience:
• Technically proficient in 3D workflow: modeling, texturing, lighting and rendering.
• Strong proficiency with Maya and Zbrush.
• Production experience texturing and shading in Substance Painter, Mari, and/or Adobe Suite.
• Proficiency with rigging in Maya.
• Experience with Spine and/or Unity is a plus but not required.
Educational Experience:
• 2+ years college-level teaching or job training experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Develop and produce curriculum products.
• Maintain class schedule, track student’s achievement of curriculum and learning objectives.
• Assist students to resolve problems in fulfilling curriculum requirements.
• Provide support and assistance for students in the implementation of new institutional goals and policy changes.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to engage and motivate individuals to deliver high-performance outcomes.
• Ability to develop curriculum, lesson plans, and reports.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to be flexible, solve problems and multi-task.
• Excellent communication skills.
Salary: $20- $30 per hour, depending on experience