Trainer in Animation at Talanta institute

Duties and responsibilities:

• Teach and facilitate learning at diploma, certificate and artisan levels through lecturers, seminars, projects, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by the HOD from time to time.
• Participate in the development, administration, and marking of exams, assignments, projects and continuous assessment tests.
• Assist in the development of learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.
• Provide advice, guidance and feedback to students to support their academic progress and refer students to support services as appropriate.
• Participate in supervision and assisting of diploma, certificate and artisan students in their projects.
• Contribute to departmental, academic and/or college working groups or committees as needed.
• Undertake continuous professional development and participate in staff development and training activities to update and enhance skills.
• Maintain proper records of students' examinations, assignments, projects and continuous assessments tests and ensure marks are submitted to the academic dean in time.
• Attend departmental, academic and college staff meetings.

Qualifications, skills and competences

• Degree in animation and motion graphics in graphic design, animation, multimedia design, fine art, video game design or interactive media.
• Proven experience as an animator
• Knowledge of 2D/3D, stop motion and computer-generated animation
• Higher Diploma from an accredited and recognized institution in graphic design, animation, multimedia design, fine art, video game design or interactive media.
• Proficient in CGI software (Photoshop, 3ds Max, Maya, etc.)
• At least 2 years' teaching experience at college level
• Experience with TVET CDACC curriculum will be an added advantage.
• Competent in the use of computer packages.
• Able to communicate clearly; written and spoken.
• Team player, proactive, adaptable and a problem solver.
• Good time management, organizational and record keeping skills