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Faculty, 3D Animation 2British Columbia Institute of Technology • Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Faculty, 3D Animation 2

Faculty, 3D Animation 2

British Columbia Institute of Technology • Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
Job description

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 2642 3D Animation 2 (20%) Students will continue to build on the core principles of animation learned in past courses. Students are introduced to interactive animations, FK IK blending/switching, and the techniques used to engage characters within their environments. Animation exercises covering movement mechanics, weight lifting, facial control, eye darts, blinks, expression changes, speech, and full-body acting allow the student to develop further acting skills while building a workflow for dealing with a variety of acting situations. Students will gain control over the camera and understand how to frame characters appropriately in given contexts, and add motion to the camera where necessary.
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 character animation, gameplay animation, or performance animation within the film, animation, or game development industry.
  • Demonstrated expertise in 3D character animation using Autodesk Maya, including keyframing, interpolation refinement, and graph editor workflows.
  • Strong understanding of advanced animation principles, including weight, timing, spacing, arcs, overlap, squash and stretch, and line of action.
  • Experience creating character performance animation, including acting shots, body mechanics, and interaction between characters and their environments.
  • Demonstrated experience animating complex movement mechanics, such as running, jumping, pushing/pulling, and other physically motivated actions.
  • Experience working with rigged characters using IK/FK systems and animation controls commonly used in production rigs.
  • Familiarity with facial animation techniques, including lip sync, eye darts, blinking, and expressive facial performance.
  • Strong understanding of animation blocking and shot layout, including camera placement, composition, and staging for animated performances.
  • Experience planning animation through reference gathering, pose selection, and performance analysis.
  • Ability to provide constructive critique and animation feedback to help students refine acting choices and animation polish.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact us using our contact form. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Applications submitted through the contact form will not be accepted. For additional information, please visit our frequently asked questions (FAQs) page and see how we hire.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).
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