XR Media Developer/Designer
NC State University, Raleigh, NC, United States
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Posting Number: PG194501EP Working Title: XR Media Developer/Designer Salary: $62,000 - $65,000 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with flexible structure Department: DELTA, Office of the Provost, NC State University Position Number: 00107493 Position Type: EPS/SAAO FTE: 1.0 (full time)
About the Department DELTA’s role within the Office of the Provost is to foster the integration and support of learning technologies in NC State’s academic programs, both on the campus and at a distance. We coordinate the funding and production of all distance-based credit programs and courses for the university, and promote high-quality education by extending the reach of the faculty and collaboratively applying expertise in technology and pedagogy in an efficient, effective, and service-oriented environment.
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits As a Pack member,
you belong here , and can enjoy
exclusive perks
designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our
Employee Value Proposition
and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
Attain Work-life balance with our
Childcare
benefits,
Wellness & Recreation Membership , and
Wellness Programs
that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.
Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Job Description The XR Media Developer/Designer will design, build, and maintain interactive Extended Reality (XR) experiences that support teaching, learning, and emerging media innovation. This role blends technical development, rapid prototyping, and collaborative production to deliver high-quality virtual, augmented, and mixed reality applications. The ideal candidate is a creative technologist with design sensibilities, strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and experience working in interdisciplinary environments.
This position reports to the Associate Director, Educational Media Design and performs as a core member of the Educational Media Design and Digital Media Innovation Teams within this in-house team, while working collaboratively with instructional designers, multimedia specialists, video producers, web application and web content developers as well as other university personnel. The Educational Media Design team collaborates with faculty and staff to design and develop effective rich-media applications, technology-rich learning materials and dynamic media elements for course design and educational media development projects. The production environment for this position is collaborative and team-oriented.
Duties Interactive XR Development & Technical Implementation (50%)
Develop virtual reality, augmented reality and immersive technology solutions for education.
Write, maintain, and optimize scripts and systems using C#, C++, Python, and engine-specific tools.
Build and structure immersive environments and create UX/UI components for XR interfaces.
Collaborate on XR pipeline development: exploration, documentation, training, and implementation for project teams.
Contribute to the production of various creative products and materials, working with the multimedia team and other DELTA teams and units.
Work well in a collegial relationship with faculty, staff, and students.
Communicate project timelines and progress through regular updates.
Distill complex information into clear, accessible concepts.
Interact with interdisciplinary teams and projects.
Interactive XR Design and Creative Production (30%)
Prototype and produce immersive learning experiences, products, and applications in support of digital education.
Contribute to the production of various creative products and materials, working with the multimedia team and other DELTA teams and units.
Ability to work in a team production environment and multidisciplinary design process.
Demonstrate experience in immersive media production pipelines and workflows.
Proficiency with digital communication tools and multimedia applications.
Proficiency in software and hardware related to media production.
Distill complex information into clear, accessible concepts.
Interact with interdisciplinary teams and projects.
Interactive XR Support and Maintenance (20%)
Manage application publishing, deployment pipelines, and maintenance workflows.
Work well in a collegial relationship with faculty, staff, and students.
Communicate project timelines and progress through regular updates.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
Other Responsibilities
Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience
Require post-baccalaureate credentials or a bachelor’s degree plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience may be substituted for the advanced degree on an exceptional basis.
Other Required Qualifications
Expertise in the development of virtual reality, augmented reality and immersive technology solutions for education.
Write, maintain, and optimize scripts and systems using C#, C++, Python, and engine-specific tools.
Build and structure immersive environments; create UX/UI components for XR interfaces.
Manage application publishing, deployment pipelines, and maintenance workflows.
Collaborate on XR pipeline development: exploration, documentation, training, and implementation for project teams.
Prototype and produce immersive learning experiences, products and applications in support of digital education.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
Ability to work in a team production environment and multidisciplinary design process.
Proficiency in software and hardware related to media production.
Proficiency with digital communication tools and multimedia applications.
Demonstrated experience in immersive media production pipelines and workflows.
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in 360-degree video production and 3D modelling.
Masters degree, advanced education or certificates in languages used for immersive experience development (such as C#, C++, Python, etc.).
Awareness of usability and accessibility considerations in multimedia design.
Experience working with clients or partners while building collegial relationships.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
Required License(s) or Certification(s): N/A.
Valid NC Driver’s License required: No.
Commercial Driver’s License required: No.
EEO Statement NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Supplemental Questions
* How did you learn of this opportunity?
NCSU website
Craigslist
Indeed.com
Carolina Job Finder/Employment Guide
NC Works
Dress for Success
Technical/Trade School Program
Job Fair (Identify Job Fair in question #2 below)
Direct Contact from NSCU Representative (identify person in question #2 below)
Other
Monster.com
Other online job board
NCSU employee referral
Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Ohter)
If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source. (Open Ended Question)
* What kinds of technologies are you currently using, most interested in exploring now, and 5 years in the future? (Open Ended Question)
* In your recent XR projects, what percentage of your time is typically spent on back-end development and engineering versus front-end interaction design and asset integration? (e.g., 60% Dev / 40% Design) Include percentages and explanations. (Open Ended Question)
* Describe a time you received constructive feedback on a design that you were personally invested in. How did you pivot your development to meet the team’s or client’s goals? (Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Contact Information for References
Other Document (1)
Optional Documents NC STATE UNIVERSITY RALEIGH, NC 27695 PHONE: (919) 515-2011
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Posting Number: PG194501EP Working Title: XR Media Developer/Designer Salary: $62,000 - $65,000 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with flexible structure Department: DELTA, Office of the Provost, NC State University Position Number: 00107493 Position Type: EPS/SAAO FTE: 1.0 (full time)
About the Department DELTA’s role within the Office of the Provost is to foster the integration and support of learning technologies in NC State’s academic programs, both on the campus and at a distance. We coordinate the funding and production of all distance-based credit programs and courses for the university, and promote high-quality education by extending the reach of the faculty and collaboratively applying expertise in technology and pedagogy in an efficient, effective, and service-oriented environment.
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits As a Pack member,
you belong here , and can enjoy
exclusive perks
designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our
Employee Value Proposition
and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
Attain Work-life balance with our
Childcare
benefits,
Wellness & Recreation Membership , and
Wellness Programs
that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.
Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Job Description The XR Media Developer/Designer will design, build, and maintain interactive Extended Reality (XR) experiences that support teaching, learning, and emerging media innovation. This role blends technical development, rapid prototyping, and collaborative production to deliver high-quality virtual, augmented, and mixed reality applications. The ideal candidate is a creative technologist with design sensibilities, strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and experience working in interdisciplinary environments.
This position reports to the Associate Director, Educational Media Design and performs as a core member of the Educational Media Design and Digital Media Innovation Teams within this in-house team, while working collaboratively with instructional designers, multimedia specialists, video producers, web application and web content developers as well as other university personnel. The Educational Media Design team collaborates with faculty and staff to design and develop effective rich-media applications, technology-rich learning materials and dynamic media elements for course design and educational media development projects. The production environment for this position is collaborative and team-oriented.
Duties Interactive XR Development & Technical Implementation (50%)
Develop virtual reality, augmented reality and immersive technology solutions for education.
Write, maintain, and optimize scripts and systems using C#, C++, Python, and engine-specific tools.
Build and structure immersive environments and create UX/UI components for XR interfaces.
Collaborate on XR pipeline development: exploration, documentation, training, and implementation for project teams.
Contribute to the production of various creative products and materials, working with the multimedia team and other DELTA teams and units.
Work well in a collegial relationship with faculty, staff, and students.
Communicate project timelines and progress through regular updates.
Distill complex information into clear, accessible concepts.
Interact with interdisciplinary teams and projects.
Interactive XR Design and Creative Production (30%)
Prototype and produce immersive learning experiences, products, and applications in support of digital education.
Contribute to the production of various creative products and materials, working with the multimedia team and other DELTA teams and units.
Ability to work in a team production environment and multidisciplinary design process.
Demonstrate experience in immersive media production pipelines and workflows.
Proficiency with digital communication tools and multimedia applications.
Proficiency in software and hardware related to media production.
Distill complex information into clear, accessible concepts.
Interact with interdisciplinary teams and projects.
Interactive XR Support and Maintenance (20%)
Manage application publishing, deployment pipelines, and maintenance workflows.
Work well in a collegial relationship with faculty, staff, and students.
Communicate project timelines and progress through regular updates.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
Other Responsibilities
Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience
Require post-baccalaureate credentials or a bachelor’s degree plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience may be substituted for the advanced degree on an exceptional basis.
Other Required Qualifications
Expertise in the development of virtual reality, augmented reality and immersive technology solutions for education.
Write, maintain, and optimize scripts and systems using C#, C++, Python, and engine-specific tools.
Build and structure immersive environments; create UX/UI components for XR interfaces.
Manage application publishing, deployment pipelines, and maintenance workflows.
Collaborate on XR pipeline development: exploration, documentation, training, and implementation for project teams.
Prototype and produce immersive learning experiences, products and applications in support of digital education.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
Ability to work in a team production environment and multidisciplinary design process.
Proficiency in software and hardware related to media production.
Proficiency with digital communication tools and multimedia applications.
Demonstrated experience in immersive media production pipelines and workflows.
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in 360-degree video production and 3D modelling.
Masters degree, advanced education or certificates in languages used for immersive experience development (such as C#, C++, Python, etc.).
Awareness of usability and accessibility considerations in multimedia design.
Experience working with clients or partners while building collegial relationships.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
Required License(s) or Certification(s): N/A.
Valid NC Driver’s License required: No.
Commercial Driver’s License required: No.
EEO Statement NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Supplemental Questions
* How did you learn of this opportunity?
NCSU website
Craigslist
Indeed.com
Carolina Job Finder/Employment Guide
NC Works
Dress for Success
Technical/Trade School Program
Job Fair (Identify Job Fair in question #2 below)
Direct Contact from NSCU Representative (identify person in question #2 below)
Other
Monster.com
Other online job board
NCSU employee referral
Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Ohter)
If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source. (Open Ended Question)
* What kinds of technologies are you currently using, most interested in exploring now, and 5 years in the future? (Open Ended Question)
* In your recent XR projects, what percentage of your time is typically spent on back-end development and engineering versus front-end interaction design and asset integration? (e.g., 60% Dev / 40% Design) Include percentages and explanations. (Open Ended Question)
* Describe a time you received constructive feedback on a design that you were personally invested in. How did you pivot your development to meet the team’s or client’s goals? (Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Contact Information for References
Other Document (1)
Optional Documents NC STATE UNIVERSITY RALEIGH, NC 27695 PHONE: (919) 515-2011
#J-18808-Ljbffr