Faculty, Art Foundations

Position Summary

BCIT’s Digital Arts, Media and Design department within the School of Business + Media offers a range of programs in the areas of Animation and Gaming, Web and Mobile, and Communication and Graphics. We are currently seeking a temporary, part-time (0.2 FTE) Instructor to teach full-time students in the Diploma in 3D Modeling, Art and Animation, from May to August 2026. Duties & Responsibilities The instructor assignment is for:

• MDAA 1415 Art Foundations (20%) ​​​In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of art. Students develop and practice their skills while learning the principles of art composition. Movement, contrast, proximity, emphasis, and balance will all be explored and how they can be used to lead the viewer’s eye around the artwork. Students will learn how to use leading lines and colour to create appealing artwork. Famous works of art will be examined to explore these techniques. Thumbnail sketching will be used to quickly form ideas. Students will gain digital painting and photo manipulation techniques using a leading 2D software package.

We are seeking individuals who are highly qualified, enthusiastic, committed to quality and innovation in meeting our students’ needs, and who value the importance of teamwork in the workplace. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma or Degree in 3D Animation, Game Art, Visual Effects, Computer Graphics, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in visual development, concept art, illustration, matte painting, or a related role in the animation, film, or game development industry.
• Strong understanding of art fundamentals, including composition, shape language, colour theory, lighting, and visual storytelling.
• Expertise with 3D software tools (Maya) and how traditional art fundamentals translate into a 3D art workflow.
• Demonstrated expertise in drawing and sketching techniques, including thumbnail sketching and visual ideation workflows.
• Experience applying composition principles such as balance, contrast, emphasis, framing, and leading lines to guide viewer attention in artwork.
• Proficiency with industry-standard 2D digital art software, such as Adobe Photoshop, for digital painting, image editing, and photo manipulation.
• Experience creating concept art, prop designs, or environment imagery suitable for film, animation, or game development workflows.
• Ability to analyze and critique works of art and visual media, explaining how composition and design principles influence visual storytelling.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support students from a range of skill levels

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous post-secondary teaching or mentoring experience.
• Master’s Degree in Fine Arts or higher
• Demonstrated industry success with appropriate and current experience and skills in the entire 3D pipeline including: 3D Modeling, Animating, Rigging, Texturing, Lighting, and Rendering
• Experience in Redshift, Arnold, and Unreal Engine

Additional Information Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation (or more, depending on your position)
• Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at our benefit plans!
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Professional Development funds and resources
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
• Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. For more information on our generous benefits, click here!

BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

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