BCIT’sDigital Arts, Media and Designdepartment within theSchool of Business + Mediaoffers a range of programs in the areas of Animation and Gaming, Web and Mobile, and Communication and Graphics. We are currently seeking atemporary, part-time (0.2FTE) Instructorto teach full-time students in theDiploma in 3D Modeling, Art and Animation, from May to August 2026.

Duties & Responsibilities

The instructor assignment is for:

-MDAA****1335 Rigging 1 (20%) Rigging is the process of preparing and setting up 3D models for animation. In this course, students are taken through the steps of specific 3D modeling techniques to set up and prepare basic 3D objects for animation. The course will focus on the rigging of basic characters and props. Students will create a skeleton for different 3D model types, prepare and set up a rig for different 3D models, bind structures to geometry and work with meshes and skeletons.

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 rigging, technical animation, or a closely related role within the game, animation, or visual effects industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in rigging workflows in Autodesk Maya, including joint creation, hierarchy setup, inverse kinematics (IK), constraints, control systems, and node-based rig construction.
• Strong understanding of skinning and weighting techniques, including binding geometry to skeletons and weight painting.
• Experience building character and prop rigs, including mechanical rigs and articulated characters.
• Familiarity with rig control systems, including the creation of control curves, rig relationships, and animation-friendly setups.
• Basic experience with scripting or automation tools used in rigging workflows (e.g., MEL or Python).
• Demonstrated ability to teach technical concepts clearly and provide constructive critique to help students develop production-ready rigs.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support students from a range of skill levels and ability to troubleshoot rigging and scripting issues

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

• Familiarity with game engine rigging considerations (e.g., Unreal Engine).

• 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 yourposition)
• Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at ourbenefit plans!
• Defined benefitpensionplan with employer contributions -Professional Developmentfunds and resources
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learningcoursesfree of charge -Wellnessand Employee Assistance programs
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, andmore
• 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 shouldcontact 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 ourfrequently asked questions (FAQs)page and seehow we hire.

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Salary Range

$65,045 - $113,545 per annum

Additional Salary Information

Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment. Salary based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement.

Position Details

Posting Category

Faculty

Department 2

SOBM Digital Arts Media & Design

Campus Location

CARI Building

Bargaining Unit

BCIT Faculty and Staff Association (FSA)

Job Status

Temporary

Full-Time/Part-Time

Part-Time

Number of Vacancies

1

Anticipated Start Date

04/27/2026

Anticipated End Date

08/21/2026

Competition Information

Competition Number

26FSA027

Competition Open Date

03/25/2026

Competition Close Date

Open Until Filled?

Yes