MEDIA PRODUCER II Job at University of Missouri-Columbia in Columbia Township

School of Information Science & Learning Technologies

Design and produce original 3D assets, including props, environmental elements, and modular architecture, optimized for integration into a futuristic sci-fi virtual reality game built in Unity.

• Develop 2D visual assets such as dialog boxes, UI elements, wireframes, HUD overlays, and iconography, ensuring cohesive style and readability across VR and web-based components.
• Create and maintain visual design systems and style guides that support consistent user experience across interactive modules and instructional materials.
• Implement accessible design practices following WCAG and universal design standards to ensure assets are usable by neurodivergent and disabled audiences in immersive learning contexts.
• Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team of instructional designers, computer scientists, game developers, and UX researchers to align media assets with learning goals, narrative structure, and system requirements.
• Participate in rapid prototyping cycles, providing iterative visual assets and incorporating feedback from usability testing and formative evaluations.
• Prepare and deliver production-ready files with appropriate formats, resolutions, and metadata, ensuring compatibility with VR deployment on Meta Quest and web-based experiences.
• Contribute to documentation, asset libraries, and team communication platforms to support transparency, reproducibility, and collaboration in a distributed research setting.

M - F; 8am - 5pm

An Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

• 5+ years of professional experience creating illustrations and interactive media assets for educational, research, or game-based environments.
• Strong portfolio showcasing original illustrations, UI/UX assets, and interactive or animated media designed for a variety of user populations.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and inclusive design principles, especially for neurodivergent audiences.

Salary Range: $17.05 - $22.00/hour

Grade: GGS-007

University Title: Media Producer II

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.