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Immersive Content Developer

Western Michigan University · United States
Deadline
Apr 11, 2027
Closing in 174 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full time
Reference
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Posted Oct 13, 2026

About the role

Immersive Content Developer

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

  • External applicants should use the WMU - Application.
  • Internal applicants should use the WMU - Internal Application.

Position Details

Posting Summary
College College Of Fine Arts
Executive Area Provost & VP Academic Affairs
Department College of Fine Arts
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S1724P
Job Type Full Time, Regular
Pay Type Exempt/Salaried
Pay Grade F
Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus
Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.
Number of Vacancies 1
General Summary Designs and creates software code for immersive and interactive experiences.
Major Duties
  • Works closely with the Interactive Media Specialist to design and write software code to produce immersive and interactive content for the Center for Advancing Arts Research (CFAAR) and the Virtual Imaging and Technology Lab (VITAL).
  • Operates, maintains, troubleshoots projectors, media servers, immersive audio, tracking, and real-time 3-D rendering systems in CFAAR.
  • Assists in VITAL with motion capture, video production, and virtual production activities as needed.
  • Hires, trains, evaluates and supervises student employees.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
  • Two years’ relevant experience.
  • Advanced digital technology skills.
  • Experience writing code for real-time 3-D interactive experiences.
  • Experience using real-time technology for fine arts projects.
  • Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including some weekends and holidays.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience using the Unity Game Engine.
  • Experience with media server and/or projection mapping software.
  • Experience with video production and virtual production.
  • Experience with motion capture or other tracking systems.
  • Experience with 3D modeling software.
Special Instructions to Applicants
  • External applicants should use the WMU – Application.
  • Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.
Additional Position Information
  • Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcompensation
  • Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to: https://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff
Physical requirements and working conditions
  • Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
  • Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have two years of relevant experience?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you have advanced digital technology skills?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Do you have experience writing code for real-time 3-D interactive experiences?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Do you have experience using real-time technology for fine arts projects?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Do you have the ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including weekends and holidays?
    • Yes
    • No
  7. * Do you have experience using the Unity Game Engine?
    • Yes
    • No
  8. * Do you have experience with media server and/or projection mapping software?
    • Yes
    • No
  9. * Do you have experience with video production and virtual production?
    • Yes
    • No
  10. * Do you have experience with motion capture or other tracking systems?
    • Yes
    • No
  11. * Do you have experience with 3D modeling software?
    • Yes
    • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References
Optional Documents
  1. Other

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