3D Artist/XR Designer, I/II/III

Requisition Number

S4317P

Home Org Name

Biggio Center

Division Name

Provost and VP Academic Affair

Position Title

3D Artist/XR Designer, I/II/III

Job Class Code

OC32A/B/C

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

Yes

Limited Term Length

5 year; 12/31/2029

Job Summary

The Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning is seeking to hire a 3D Artist/XR Designer to assist with the day-to-day and specialized operations of a diverse and expansive unit. This position is essential to the smooth technological functions of the department and to advancing the Biggio Center’s mission.

This is a limited-term position.

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Essential Functions

• Provides technical design and implementation as well as creative input and design.
• Participates in projects and cross-functional activities related to technical and creative needs of the media and/or projects.
• Provides service support for 3D media technologies, including (but not limited to) virtual and augmented reality platforms, 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, rigging, animation, and integration with immersive experience development tools.
• Provides quality control of production processes, including (but not limited to) monitoring and improving the technical quality of 3D models, ensuring optimal performance for immersive environments, and improving the speed and reliability of asset delivery.
• Provide complete quality assurance for XR projects produced by the unit train and guide junior-level designers

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Broadcasting, Film or Television Production, Computer Graphics or related field.

Experience:
0-4 years of Experience providing creative, technical, or support services for various medias

Substitutions allowed for Experience:
When a candidate has the required education but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement at a rate of one (1) year of relevant education per year of required experience.

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Highly skilled in the management, organization and prioritizing of tasks. Ability to learn new software and computer programs. Professionalism in critical situations.

Minimum Technology Skills

General office equipment (printers, scanners, etc), Microsoft or Apple computers, Microsoft Office Suite (concentration on Word, Excel and Outlook), phone systems

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Salary Range

$38,390 - $84,100

Job Category

Communications/Public Relations/Marketing

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

7:45a.m. - 4:45p.m. Monday-Friday

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date

03/12/2025

Closing Date

03/21/2025

EEO Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

3 references upon request