Texas A&M University · 6 hours ago
Student Hourly Assistant - Digital Media Arts (DGMA)
Prairie View, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$12.50/hr - $12.50/hrPrairie View A&M University is seeking a Student Hourly Assistant for its Digital Media Arts department. The undergraduate research assistant will support the development and testing of AI workflows and pipelines, evaluating prototype tools and documenting usability and reliability of test pipelines.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Test industry based AI-enabled pipelines and workflows (e.g. asset-generation models, python for Houdini modeling)
Evaluate compatibility with industry software including Houdini, Unreal Engine, and Unity when needed
Document bugs, usability challenges, and performance benchmarks, and propose improvement
Assist in preparing documenting materials, reports, and small data summaries for faculty and interdisciplinary collaborators
Participate in weekly scrum-style meetings to report progress, identify barriers, and plan next steps
Maintain organized research logs, version-controlled project files, and testing artifacts
Qualification
Required
Presently enrolled at Prairie View A&M University for at least nine (9) graduate or six (6) undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done
Must be in good academic standing (SAP) as demonstrated through your college; minimum 2.0 GPA
Sophomore level or above
No prior experience necessary
For work eligibility during a summer term, a student must be enrolled for at least three (3) graduate or undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done or preregistered at least six (6) undergraduate semester hours or nine (9) graduate semester hours for the upcoming fall term
Resume
Detailed Class Schedule
Preferred
Sophomore /Junior DGMA major with strong interest in 3D, interactive media, and emerging technologies
Some experience in 3D modeling using Maya, Blender, or comparable tools
Some familiarity with procedural workflows in Houdini, or willingness to learn
Willingness to learn programming languages (e.g., Python, VEX, C#, or Blueprint logic)
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team
Strong written communication skills for documenting test results
Cover Letter (Optional)
Company
Texas A&M University
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