Visualisation Lab Manager - Specialist Technical Instructor in Visualisation (1fte - Fixed Term ...

Duration: One Year Fixed Term
Hours: 1.0FTE, 35 hrs per week
Location: Battersea Campus, London

The SNAP Visualisation Lab is a multimodal environment that allows for large scale visuals, virtual environments and immersive experiences to support staff to engage with research and external partners.

Lab Features:

• 65m2 double-height space with three sided projection.
• 5x 4K22 Barco projectors.
• A spatial tracking array to support VR and immersive interactions.
• Stereo and spatial audio options.
• A range of software that supports multimedia playback and immersive experiences.

As the SNAP Visualisation Lab Manager - Specialist Technical Instructor, you will:

• Work closely with staff, students and external partners to support project development.
• Set up and run tests and experiments on behalf of staff or commercial clients.
• Manage events and bookings within the Lab.
• Design workflows, user guides and safety protocols for the new laboratory.
• Train staff and external partners on new equipment and processes.
• Order consumables and plan maintenance of equipment.
• Engage in peer to peer learning alongside other technical specialists and academic staff.
• Problem solve and play an active part in the lab's development.
• Support the Labs progression by engaging in personal and technological development.

We are looking for someone who combines strong software and hardware experience with excellent communication and a collaborative approach. You will bring:

• Significant knowledge and experience of managing multi user spaces, including equipment management, software updates, booking systems and user configuration.
• Experience of delivering large scale visualisation and immersive environment projects within at least one games development platform (such as Unreal or Unity).
• Experience with at least one additional program of the lab's software suite: TouchDesigner, Notch, Pixera, Vertex, Vioso.
• Experience working with large scale visualisation and projection.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organisational, time management and planning skills with the ability to prioritise as appropriate.

Please contact Natalie Murphy - Technical Coordinator Intelligent Manufacturing & Research Resourcing - via email: .