Job Description

Habitat XR is a multi-award-winning Johannesburg-based immersive company with a burning mission: to democratise access to nature using immersive technologies.

We work with non-profit conservation organisations, government agencies, and philanthropists, as well as produce our own immersive environmental education experiences. Using tools like virtual reality, augmented reality, and holograms, we have produced immersive work from the savannah of the Kruger to the jungles of Rwanda, the springs of Yellowstone to the peaks of the Himalayas filming snow leopards. We have worked with large organisations like National Geographic and small ones; we have worked with private philanthropists and celebrities like Ellen DeGeneres.

We have four departments:

A cinematic VR department with 360-degree video editors.

A 3D department made up of 3D modellers and animators.

An app development department which creates augmented reality and hologram experiences.

A new engineering department which fabricates and customises hardware for immersive exhibits.



If you have a majority of the skills below and want to use them to help save our vital ecosystems, read on!



Role



We are looking for a mid-level producer and client liaison to fulfil the following roles:



Client liaison

Day-to-day management of existing clients, partners, and funders.

Creating pitch documentation and scheduling meetings.

Facilitating a bilateral flow of information into Habitat XR and back to clients.

Providing updates on projects.



Producing and field-producing

Working closely with the director during pre-production to research and plan commissioned and original shoots, as well as other project types.

Managing suppliers and booking flights and other logistics.

Potentially travelling with the team and undertaking on-site production to eliminate obstacles for the field crews.



Impact producing



As an extension of the producer role, we are incorporating more impact production into our work. The role will include assisting in creating and deploying meaningful impact strategies for each project. This involves creating forms of derivative value such as outreach and education, fundraising, legislation, and behaviour change.



Experience required

Minimum of three years of suitable experience.

Background in wildlife producing is highly advantageous but not required.

Passion for animals and a meaningful connection with nature (or willingness to develop one).



What we offer

Unrestricted leave policy for full-time staff.

A culturally rich, inclusive, and quirky team of nature-loving nerds, is excited to welcome you into the circle.

An inspiring and open-minded work environment, where you can contribute to our mission of reconnecting people to nature through immersive experiences.

An annual wellness stipend for full-time staff to help cover expenses necessary to stay balanced, healthy, and productive.

An annual professional development programme for full-time staff, providing a budget and scheduled time during work hours to develop skills.

Immersive team excursions throughout the year to keep our team reconnected to nature and our mission.

In-office coffee, tea, and a comfortable workspace in Parkhurst, Johannesburg.

A weekly team lunch (BYOL) for good times and quality time with colleagues.

Three to four weeks of end-of-year leave to recover and recharge.