• Implement, optimize, and maintain user interfaces using Unreal Engine 5 and UMG • Translate Figma mockups and wireframes into interactive, responsive, in-game UI • Work closely with UI/UX Designers to ensure fidelity between design intent and implementation • Develop and maintain UI assets pipelines, ensuring a clean workflow from Figma, Photoshop, and Illustrator into UE5 • Iterate on Blueprint scripting of the material in UMG for the front end • Contribute to the development of materials and shader solutions that elevate the look and feel of the UI • Collaborate with Engineers to integrate UI systems into gameplay features and tools • Collaborate with QA to track and resolve UI related bugs • Troubleshoot and resolve UI-related technical challenges, including performance and scalability • Ensure UI elements function seamlessly across multiple platforms and resolutions • Create and maintain documentation, scripts, and tools to support efficient UI workflows • Participate in playtests and iteration cycles to improve usability and visual quality

• Edit and produce high-quality video content for digital platforms including Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and other social channels. • Utilize AI animation tools (Runway ML, Pika Labs, Kling, Sora, and similar) to create innovative animated content and visual effects. • Collaborate with Creative Strategists to translate briefs into compelling video executions that align with campaign goals. • Develop motion graphics, animated assets, and AI-generated visuals that elevate brand storytelling. • Maintain a fast-paced production workflow, delivering polished content within tight deadlines. • Adapt and repurpose video content across multiple formats and aspect ratios for various platforms and placements. • Incorporate performance feedback and creative insights to continuously improve video output and engagement metrics. • Stay current with the latest AI animation technologies, video editing trends, and platform-specific best practices. • Ensure brand consistency in tone, style, and visual identity across all video productions. • Manage and organize video assets, project files, and deliverables in a structured and accessible manner.

Role Description Senior VFX Artist (Scopely, Inc.; Culver City, CA): - Collaborate with Animation and Design teams to effectively communicate the personality of the characters through visual effects (VFX). - Work closely with the Art Director and technical artists to implement and expand upon VFX in our game. - Develop pipelines and processes as they relate to our game’s VFX. - Apply understanding of how to optimize VFX for performance while maintaining visual appeal. - Explore new ways to help work through technical and visual limitations. - Consistently strive to exceed the highest quality standards of the studio. - Telecommuting permitted anywhere in the U.S. Qualifications - Three (3) years of experience in the position offered, Video Game Designer, or related. - Experience with: - Artistic and technical skills in VFX. - Real-time particle systems and latest VFX tools. - 3D and 2D content creation tools. - Node-based shader systems. - Competitive multiplayer game development. - Designing hand-painted VFX. - Custom shader creation (node-based or code). - Scripting languages. - Multiple shipped titles. Requirements - Skills may be gained through academic coursework and concurrently while pursuing academic studies. Benefits - Salary: $90,293 – $145,000 per year. - In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for equity, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including: - Healthcare benefits. - Retirement benefits. - Pet insurance. - Paid holidays. - Paid Scopely free days. - Unlimited paid time off. - Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Company Description Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most beloved and enduring experiences, including: - “MONOPOLY GO!” - “Pokémon GO,” - “Stumble Guys,” - “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” - “MARVEL Strike Force,” - “WWE Champions,” - The Scrabble® franchise, - “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” - And many others. Founded in 2011, Scopely is powered by its exceptional team — including thousands of world-class gamemakers around the globe, a distinctive tenet-driven culture, and its proprietary technology platform, Playgami. Recognized multiple times as one of the "100 Most Influential Companies in the World" by TIME magazine and one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies" and “Best Workplaces for Innovators,” Scopely believes that video games can be a force for good — creating meaningful connections, vibrant communities, and making life better through play.

Title: Summer Temp Cinematic Arts Location: Lynchburg United States Job Description: This summer position in the Cinematic Arts Department supports the wrap and preparation processes of our equipment vault between academic years. The worker hired in this position would assist with equipment maintenance-cleaning, moving, organizing, inventorying, barcoding, assessing, etc. Some of these tasks involve computer-based functions. Cleaning, maintenance, and organization of the vault facility may be needed regularly, too. Miscellaneous tasks may be assigned as necessary for completion of vault team projects. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Assist with inventory and upkeep of equipment stored in the Cinematic Arts Equipment Warehouse. - Check out equipment on a regular basis for Cinematic Arts student projects. - Perform inspections/evaluations upon equipment returns. - Maintain a clean working environment - cleaning floors, work stations/desks, sweeping, mopping, and organizing. - Assist with software and firmware updates for applicable equipment. - Perform inventory tasks using Microsoft Office/Google Forms to track equipment repair and maintenance. - Assist Equipment Manager and Equipment Inventory Specialist with various tasks where needed. ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB Minimum Qualifications - Reliability in completing tasks, fulfilling responsibilities, and fulfilling expected hours of work - A friendly demeanor, a helpful spirit, and a willingness to learn - The ability to work independently as well as in a team - Cursory knowledge base of camera, audio, and/or lighting equipment Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in a Cinematic Arts program - industry experience working with camera, audio and/or lighting equipment Communication and Comprehension - Ability to effectively communicate verbally to convey clear, well-articulated information. - Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner. - Strong organizational skills. - Competent computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, internet navigation, and file management. Problem Solving - Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature. Physical and Sensory Abilities - Ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building - Ability to handle materials, reach overhead, kneel, or stoop in order to conduct business - Ability to regularly lift 50 or fewer pounds WORKING CONDITIONS Work Environment The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled warehouse setting. Lighting and noise levels are similar to a warehouse equipment room. Job will occasionally require work in an outdoor setting. Driving Requirements none Time Type Part time Location Onsite The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.