Motion Design Department Full-Time Faculty

Description

Beginning August 2015

Motion Design Department

Full-Time Faculty Appointment with Benefits

The Department:  To meet the needs of an expanding academic vision and a growing student body, Ringling College is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time faculty position in Motion Design (MD) specializing in Concept Development and Design for the broadcast/commercial industry. The department has a supportive, collegial faculty and flexible curriculum that strongly values excellence. The MD department has robust support dedicated to using the most current technology.

Included among the Duties and Responsibilities of this position are: Ability to teach Concept Development, Design, and additional related subjects with hands on knowledge and experience, from a menu of beginning through advanced MD courses within a structure of three courses or nine credits per semester. Ongoing commitment to creative work/research in the profession is expected.  Active participation with faculty, department, and college service is required.   The salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

(Minimum Qualifications)   

• Master’s degree in motion design, broadcast design, animation or related field, with an outstanding record of professional creative achievement OR a master's degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline) OR a 4-year professional degree in art or design, sufficient experience, training and expertise with an appropriate record of professional achievement in the field
• Demonstrated experience in motion design for the broadcast and/or commercial industry, as well as skill with new digital technology relevant to the area
• Experience with the creation of style frames, storyboards for use in broadcast, commercial or other motion design related venues
• Strong graphic design and typography skills, with knowledge of image creation tools such as Adobe products
• Experience with the development of branding and marketing campaigns for the motion design industry
• An ability to successfully translate branding and marketing objectives across media, including print design, video, and web
• An ability to clearly communicate and work effectively in a collaborative educational environment with faculty, students and administrators.

(Preferred Qualifications)

• An MFA or other terminal degree in the field
• Successful college level teaching
• Proficiency with image creation software, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Proficiency with 2D animation software, After Effects, Flash, Dreamweaver
• Proficiency with 3D animation software, Maya, Cinema 4D
• Proficiency with digital photography and lighting
• Knowledge of scripting/programming for animation and web
• Proficiency in creating storyboards and animatics
• Significant professional/creative practice and work experience
• Proficiency in new digital technology relevant to the area
• Awareness of both current and evolving issues facing the field and strategies to best address them.

(Special Instructions to Applicants)

Unofficial transcripts of your highest degree awarded, cover letter including specific qualifications for the position, resume or CV and examples of work are required. Student work examples may also be submitted if available. Candidates may be asked to submit additional materials if needed. Review of applications will begin immediately, for full consideration apply by January 30, 2015.

For portfolio, you have the option to upload electronic documents/images, up to 5 MB, or a URL. Complete electronic applications are highly preferred.

Apply on-line https://ringling.simplehire.com

Ringling College of Art and Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer