VR/Educational Media Developer

Who We Are

As Singapore's first institute for lifelong learning, the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) champions inclusivity to bring education to all and ensure that they are given equal opportunities to develop to their fullest potential in our diverse learning environment.
We advocate for the same for our people. We believe everyone should have equal opportunities and develop to their fullest potential in their careers.
Embark on an exciting lifelong journey with us in making a positive difference in your career and serving our society.
For more information on Singapore University of Social Sciences, please visit www.suss.edu.sg

About The Role

The VR/Educational Media Developer reports directly to the AV manager. The role of VR/Educational Media Developer is to develop VR projects on VR headsets, native application-based and web-based AR/VR experience to support learning and teaching. In addition, the VR/Educational Media Developer is also expected to support educational content development. The candidate is expected to attend project meetings, scope the project requirements, plan for necessary resources in order meet the expectations of the stakeholders. 

The candidate should be proficient in programming languages and framework, and good interpersonal communication skills.

What You Will Be Doing

VR/Educational Media Developer is responsible for the timely completion of VR projects and media assets creation in meeting the requirements of SUSS stakeholders, as well as to update and maintenance of VR projects. 

Specific Responsibilities 

1. To collaborate with designers, content developers, and project managers to develop VR experiences and educational media assets.  
2. To work with various stakeholders to design, brainstorm and review VR experiences and educational media assets.
3. To conduct UAT, test, debug and fix errors of VR applications across all platforms.
4. To explore and evaluate the latest VR development tools, best practices and VR devices.  
5. To propose and suggest usage of VR experience in education.
6. To train and upskill EMR colleagues on VR development and media assets creation.

General Responsibilities

1. To coordinate annual budget forecast and procurement of hardware and software needed for VR experience.
2. To support the department in annual workplan and new initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree holder in Game Development, Computer Science, or related real-time interactive application development with minimum 3 years of working experience in VR and possess a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in programming languages blueprint, C++ and C#.
• Familiar with game/VR development applications such as Unity3D and Unreal Engine.
• Familiar with other VR tools such as Oculus SDK, Web VR/XR.
• Familiar with VR hardware such as Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, or similar technologies.
• Knowledge of 3D modelling tool such as Blender and Adobe Creation Cloud.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills, able to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

What We Offer

At SUSS, we advocate the Spirit of Learning and pride ourselves as lifelong learners. You will gain access to various learning platforms and plenty of development opportunities to support your growth in a meaningful career!
Besides that, you will also get:

• Competitive Pay Package
• Hybrid Work Arrangement (Subject to Job Role)
• Medical Benefits
• Flex Benefits
• Family Care Leaves
• Volunteer Service Leaves
• Wellness & Recreation Activities
• Lifelong Learning Opportunities
• Career Development Opportunities through Internal Job Postings and Transfers