College Station, Texas, United States
Onsite
Job Title
Technical Operator IAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine ArtsProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
A Glimpse of the Job
Technical Operator I assists with day-to-day operations of a state-of-the-art LED volume sound stage in the Virtual Production Institute.
What You Need to Know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
Other Requirements and Factors: Work beyond normal office hours and/or on weekends. Travel required.
Opportunities to Contribute
Planning and Implementation
Assists with planning and implementation of the LED volume sound stage.
Assists with the technical execution, reliability, and on-set operation of virtual production systems, including real-time rendering engines, data workflow and storage.
Perform pre-shoot system checks, calibration, and validate system workflow.
Assists with the technical execution, reliability, and on-set operation of virtual production systems, including real-time rendering engines, data workflow and storage.
Program Coordination and Support
Assists with maintaining digital records and databases.
Assists, as needed, with operation and monitoring of LED volume systems, including wall processors, render nodes, and playback servers.
Support real-time engines (e.g., Unreal Engine) during prep, rehearsals, and live shoots.
Coordinate with DPs, VFX supervisors, virtual art departments, and stage managers.
May support load-ins, strike, and preventative maintenance of stage equipment.
Maintain technical documentation, workflows, and system logs.
Training Management
Assist with development and updating of training materials.
Assist with delivery of training sessions.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years’ experience in LED stages, sound stages, VFX pipelines
Working knowledge of:
LED wall systems and processors
Real-time engines (Unreal Engine strongly preferred)
Comfortable working on live sets with high-profile talent and crews
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot under time pressure
Experience with nDisplay, or similar media servers
Familiarity with color science, LUTs, and HDR pipelines
Background in VFX, game engines, and systems data pipelines
Ability to assist with system expansion
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Knowledge of technical roles described above.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Planning and organization skills.
Who We Are
Texas A&M University’s College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts (PVFA) educates dancers, directors, computer graphics engineers, composers, art historians, sound technologists and more to serve our community, the nation, and the world. https://pvfa.tamu.edu/about/
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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