TXI Tech Intern, Texas Immersive Institute, Moody College of Communication (Open to Work-Study)
The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, UT
•Onsite
About The Position
At the Texas Immersive Institute (TXI), we provide access to emerging technology and research to design for artists, scientists, and humanists who use storytelling to share solutions to big problems that are responsive, responsible, and remarkable. Our goal is to be a leading voice in the future of communication and media through applied creative and research projects using a mixture of live communication methods and emerging technologies.
Requirements
- Undergraduate/Graduate Student at UT Austin - Open to Work Study
- Open to Work, M-F
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with immersive media tools such as Unity, Unreal Engine, or TouchDesigner (basic knowledge is sufficient)
- Comfortable using VR headsets (e.g., Meta Quest 2 and 3), AR devices, or motion capture tools.
- Understanding of or willingness to learn projection-mapping workflows and spatial audio setups
- Interest in creative technology, media arts, or human-computer interaction and open to learning new tools and technologies as they are available if no prior knowledge is given.
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and excited to learn through hands-on work and self-motivating.
- Experience/knowledge of agentic workflow systems like Claude Co-work, GPT Work, Hermes/OpenClaw helpful but not necessary.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and organize technology within TXI’s lab space, including VR/AR headsets, haptic gear, fabrication tools, and projection systems, and computer systems.
- Set up and assist with demos involving virtual reality, augmented reality, and haptic feedback devices (e.g., bHaptics gear), touch screens or 3D Printers
- Operate and troubleshoot TXI’s spatial audio system (Genelec, Denon, MOTU)
- Help tech advise and participate in lab/industry projects with development teams such as StoryCorps or projects.
- Troubleshoot equipment and environment issues in real time; help ensure all gear is functioning safely and correctly
- Support student and faculty's use of immersive technology through one-on-one assistance/documentation or updating systems we currently have.
- Assist in documenting processes and maintaining studio signage and wikis
Benefits
- Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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