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****4642 3D Animation 4 (20%)

• Students will be introduced to the essentials of acting and characteristics to create 3D character animations. Students will examine the acting techniques for body language, facial animation, lip-sync, eye direction, emotions and expressions for animating 3D characters. Proper framing and camera movements will be explored. Students will practice the art of body mechanics, poses, actions and performance. Under the instructor’s supervision, students will shoot reference videos and pictures from different poses and performances, and then create a sequence.

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 advanced character animation using Autodesk Maya, including blocking, refinement, and final polish workflows.
• Strong understanding of performance animation techniques, including acting, body language, facial animation, lip sync, and emotional expression.
• Experience creating dialogue-driven character performances, including facial acting, eye direction, and expressive character animation.
• Demonstrated experience animating complex body mechanics, including action sequences and dynamic character movement.
• Experience animating quadruped characters, including walk and run cycles.
• Strong understanding of shot planning and staging, including camera framing, composition, and pacing for character-driven animation.
• Experience working with reference-based animation workflows, including filming and analyzing live reference footage for animation.
• Ability to guide students through animation blocking, iteration, and final polish suitable for professional demo reels.
• Demonstrated ability to provide detailed animation critique and performance direction to help students refine acting choices and storytelling through animation.
• 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 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

26FSA036

Competition Open Date

03/25/2026

Competition Close Date

Open Until Filled?

Yes