Animation Officer

Salary: Grade 5(£24,285 – £27,929 p.a. depending on experience)

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you a skilled animator with up to date knowledge of current and emerging visual effects technologies? Do you have proven experience of working in both 2D and 3D? Do you have an interest in working with emergent immersive technologies?

The University of Leeds is one of the top 135 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.

We are seeking a skilled animator who has an innovative and creative approach to exploiting motion graphics and animation techniques for use in video, web, and immersive media. You will join an established production team consisting of multi-media, animation and design experts, and you will work collaboratively within this team to support the creation of unique, immersive and transformative user experiences.

The production team will be based in a brand new facility which is dedicated to accelerating digital learning at the University, giving access to cutting edge multi-media and design facilities. You will help the team to shape new and engaging learning journeys through the development of animations and motion graphics to enhance the work of our Course Design Team, and support the ambitions of the University to develop immersive technology solutions for educational advancement.

This exciting role will suit a dynamic individual with proven experience of animation and design, accompanied by excellent communication and organisational skills.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Sam Lanes, Production Manager

Email: S.I.Lanes@leeds.ac.uk