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****1542 Lighting and Rendering 1 (20%)

• In this course, students will be introduced to the principles of lighting, shading and rendering in 3D. Through hands-on practice, students will set up lighting in various 3D environments. Students analyze the role of light in different art forms (classic to modern) and practice recreating those conditions in a virtual environment. This course also examines the basics of rendering a 3D environment using industry-standard applications. The overlying goals of this course are to develop the practical skills to light 3D scenes, render images sequences and videos, and to develop the artistic skills to analyze lighting in the real world and re-create it in 3D.

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 lighting, look development, rendering, or environment art within the film, animation, visual effects, or game development industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in 3D lighting and rendering workflows using Autodesk Maya and industry-standard render engines such as Redshift or Arnold
• Familiarity with editing and post-process tools such as Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve
• Strong understanding of lighting fundamentals, including light types, global illumination, contrast, mood, and visual composition.
• Experience creating lighting setups for characters, interiors, and exterior environments in 3D scenes.
• Strong understanding of camera fundamentals and composition, including framing, movement, and cinematic presentation for rendered scenes.
• Experience rendering image sequences and video output suitable for presentation or portfolio work.
• Familiarity with colour management workflows, including linear workflow concepts and ACES colour space.
• Experience working with HDRI lighting and environmental lighting techniques.
• Strong understanding of render layers, AOVs, and rendering workflows used to troubleshoot and refine final images.
• Ability to analyze lighting in photography, film, and art history and translate those lighting conditions into 3D scenes.
• Demonstrated ability to teach foundational lighting principles and provide constructive critique to help students improve lighting and 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.

• Demonstrated industry success with appropriate and current experience and skills in the entire 3D pipeline including: 3D Modeling, Animating, Rigging, Texturing, Lighting, and Rendering

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

26FSA029

Competition Open Date

03/25/2026

Competition Close Date

Open Until Filled?

Yes