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 courses to full-time students in theDiploma in 3D Modeling, Art and Animation, from May to August 2026.

Duties & Responsibilities

The instructor assignment is for:

-MDAA****2542 Lighting and Rendering 2 (20%)

• Students will examine the effects of lights, cameras, and surface interactions. Students will set up cameras and camera effects and create a shading network for a high-quality 3D scene that is optimized for efficient rendering. Both offline and real-time renderers will be explored, and the benefits to both will be examined. Students will be able to render their shots in passes and composite them together in an editing package. Focusing on industry-standard presentation techniques, camera moves, pacing, and framing will be explored so students can showcase their work effectively.

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 lighting, look development, or rendering for film, animation, visual effects, or game development.
• Demonstrated expertise in 3D lighting and rendering workflows using Autodesk Maya and industry-standard render engines such as Redshift, Arnold, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of lighting theory, including the principles of illumination, reference-based lighting, and mood creation through lighting design.
• Experience optimizing render settings, sampling, and quality control for efficient production rendering.
• Familiarity with camera workflows and cinematic presentation, including camera placement, depth of field, motion blur, and shot composition.
• Experience rendering multi-pass images (AOVs/render passes) and integrating them into compositing workflows.
• Proficiency with node-based compositing software, such as Nuke, for assembling render passes and improving final imagery.
• Working knowledge of linear workflows and colour management, including sRGB and ACES pipelines.
• Experience with render layers, render setup, and shot-based lighting workflows used in production pipelines.
• Strong understanding of lighting for animated sequences, ensuring continuity, visual interest, and storytelling through lighting.
• 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.

• Professional experience working as a Lighting Artist, Look Development Artist, or Rendering TD in film, animation, or games.

• 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

26FSA032

Competition Open Date

03/25/2026

Competition Close Date

Open Until Filled?

Yes