VFX SME

Job Title: Subject Matter Expert (SME) - VFX

Location: Mumbai

Department: Content Development

Role Overview:

Subject Matter Expert VFX

Ideal candidates should be articulate, fluent in English language, passionate about education, experienced in production pipelines, and flexible to work with evolving technologies including Generative AI tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Content Development:

• Design, create, and deliver structured VFX learning modules in

  video format

  ,

  eBooks

  , or

  interactive formats

  .
• Create

  microlearning

  and

  long-form video content

  aligned with industry workflows and student learning outcomes.
• Write accurate and research-backed content, scripts, and storyboards for VFX education.

• Academic Engagement:

• Conduct

  Masterclasses

  ,

  Guest Lectures

  , and

  Workshops

  for students.
• Mentor students on real-world VFX projects and capstones.
• Train and upgrade faculty members through internal knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Mentor and train students and teams in 24FPS International Animation Awards.
• MAAC Creative League or any other education & creative event.

• Industry Alignment & Research:

• Keep updated with the latest industry tools, production pipelines, and visual trends.
• Integrate

  Generative AI tools

  into the VFX curriculum wherever applicable.
• Constantly research and analyse content trends in Indian and global VFX education.

• Collaboration:

• Work closely with CP-SME’s, Packaging team, Instructional Designers, Content Writers, and Production Teams to deliver engaging content.
• Collaborate with academic and industry experts to keep courseware aligned with the AVGC industry's demands.

• Adaptability & Flexibility:

• Flexible to work in

  extended hours

  , tight timelines, and across formats/platforms.
• Open to learning and upgrading to new

  VFX tech

  , tools, and teaching formats.

Candidate Profile:

• Education:

  Any degree, non-degree, or professionals with equivalent practical experience.

• Experience:

• 3–8 years

  of experience in VFX production/studio environment.

• Teaching/mentoring experience

  in academic or professional training institutions is an added advantage.

• Language Proficiency:

• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• Ability to simplify and communicate complex concepts effectively.

• Preferred Background:

• Studio professionals who want to transition into education.
• Academic professionals with strong content creation skills.

Required Skill Set:

Core VFX Tools/Software:

• Compositing & FX:

Must-Have:

• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Photoshop
• Nuke
• Houdini
• Mocha Pro
• Silhouette
• PFTrack / 3DEqualizer / SynthEyes
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• DaVinci Resolve
• Adobe Audition
• Microsoft office
• Adobe Creative Suite

Optional (Preferred):

• Autodesk Maya
• 3ds Max
• Blender
• Cinema 4D
• Unreal Engine
• Generative AI tools

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and articulation skills.
• Research-focused mindset with excellent documentation skills.
• Ability to simplify and convey technical topics for beginners.
• Comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to

  shape India’s next generation of VFX artists

  .
• Collaborate with top industry experts in the AVGC ecosystem.
• Exposure to content development in

  diverse formats

  – video, eBooks, interactive tools.
• Constant upskilling in latest VFX and AI-based tools.
• Contribute to building a

  national-level VFX curriculum

  aligned with Make-in-India and Digital India goals.
• Mentoring students for events like 24FPS International Animation Awards.

Note:

passion for teaching