Student - XR Developer Apprenticeship

Position Announcement

Digital Media, in coordination with the Dean’s Office of The College of Engineering & Technology, has embarked on a unique XR-based project to build a fully detailed VR Tour of the new Engineering Building currently being constructed. This project is in the final months of development and will have a lasting impact upon donors who are supporting fundraising efforts as well as administration and faculty as tour participants envision what will become the newest building on campus. The project is a testament to the academic capabilities of our students and programs and a showcase for how XR-based productions can enhance visualization of physical spaces before, during, and after design and construction phases. This is an amazing opportunity to work in an industry-level environment and showcase learned skills.

Summary of Responsibilities

• XR Project – VR Tour of Engineering Building
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a current UVU XR or Game Development student.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Unreal Engine, visual ‘blueprint’ scripting, model and lighting experience.
• Knowledge of Blender, Autodesk Maya and other supporting programs is crucial to the work and a penchant for creative problem solving.
• Skilled in software and programs used on this project.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Ability to accept critique and willing to be mentored by an outside industry professional assigned to the project,
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
• Ability to embrace an extremely rapid production cycle.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.