Imaginarium Manager

Santa Clara University•Santa Clara, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

To maintain the Imaginarium, SCU’s VR Lab, to support the work of SCU faculty in matters related to mixed reality, digital art, and digital humanities, and to act as a resource for students on campus interested in mixed reality.

Requirements

Experience with the mixed reality development pipeline, including but not limited to: Object-oriented programming, Game design, 3D modeling and animation, Environment design, User experience design, User testing
Up-to-date knowledge on technologies surrounding mixed reality
Digital humanities concepts related to mixed reality development
Coding in C++, C#, or an equivalent object-oriented language
Experience developing games or mixed reality experiences using Unity, Unreal Engine, or an equivalent game engine
Teaching and training new mixed reality developers
Explaining mixed reality concepts to students and faculty
Project management
Hardware and software maintenance
Software testing and quality assurance
Bachelor’s degree related to Computer Science, Digital Art, or equivalent experience required.
0-3 years of experience in mixed reality development or research required.
Ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment and to promote and contribute to an inclusive and respectful workplace.

Responsibilities

Checking and frequently updating the software on the lab workstations
Installing new software as necessary and requested by faculty and students using the lab
Protecting systems from tampering or customization inappropriate under SCU standards
Maintaining mixed reality hardware (e.g. VR headsets and controllers, 360 cameras, etc.)
Creating and enforcing lab guidelines on cleanliness and equipment usage
Welcoming visitors to the Imaginarium
Assisting visitors with finding and trying out VR experiences
Engaging with visitors who are curious about mixed reality
Partnering with other labs/groups on campus for projects
Planning and hosting field trips and workshops for groups of visitors
Planning and hosting open house and campus tour visitors
Hosting student organization/club activities
Consulting with professors and companies on how to plan, design, and implement mixed reality projects and experiments
Staying up to date with current mixed reality technology, approaches, and developments
Providing direction and guidance on project management and product development
Overseeing, assisting with, or providing training for user testing and experimental procedures
Creating curriculum on mixed reality development - coding, user experience design, art, etc.
Assisting with classes held in the Imaginarium, particularly in classes to do with mixed reality
Demonstrating mixed reality development skills and concepts
Providing expertise in user experience design, mixed reality development, and digital humanities perspectives for faculty and student discussions
Cultivating and maintaining a library of mixed reality experiences and demos as “class reading” applicable for courses taught at SCU
Recruiting, hiring, and training student workers for mixed reality development
Assigning student workers to faculty, external partner, or Imaginarium projects
Overseeing and managing student projects
Other duties as assigned