New York Film Academy

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision from the Director of Youth Summer Camps, the Game Design Technical Assistant will be responsible for supervising the game design students in the Youth Summer Camps, establishing a workflow process to ensure all footage received is cataloged and organized. You are responsible for advising students during post production, providing hands-on assistance with the safe operation of technical equipment, using industry standard software, and assisting with in-class needs and other day-to-day responsibilities to ensure the successful operation of the Youth Summer Camps.

Effective Date: Seasonal Full Time: 06/24/2024 to 07/19/2024

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following responsibilities are general duties that a particular employee in this position may or may not be required to perform. The day-to-day duties required of this position may vary.

• Assist Students during their labs
• Assist Instructors during Hands on Game Design Classes
• Prepare Student Film Projects
• Coordinate between departments (scheduling, equipment, etc.)
• Cleaning and Maintaining workspace
• Various duties as assigned by Dept. Chair

KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES:

• Experience working with animation tools and softwares
• Experience with Unity and Scratch software a plus
• Ability to troubleshoot errors
• Additional animation program knowledge a plus

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Game Design production experience preferred.
• Ability to stay current in the field and to obtain new skills using new technologies.
• Strong commitment to and enthusiasm for engaging with young filmmakers and mentoring their artistic ambitions and talents.
• Ability to work hard, respond to emergencies, and always maintain the safety and educational environment for the students.
• Strong technical grasp of digital cinematography.
• Team players only!

REPRESENTATIVE MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND/OR SOFTWARE USED:

The following machines, tools, equipment and / or software are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. Actual machines, tools, equipment and/ or software used will vary.

• Google Drive
• Macintosh computers
• Adobe premiere editing software
• Adobe suite

ENVIRONMENTAL / ATMOSPHERIC WORKING CONDITIONS:

The following environmental / atmospheric working conditions are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. The actual working conditions will vary.

• Indoor editing lab setting.
• Office environment.