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****3542 Lighting and Rendering 3 (20%)

• Real-time rendering is used across many different industries. In this course, students will examine in depth the capabilities, limitations, and advantages of rendering in a real-time renderer. Students will set up cameras and learn to animate their cameras to effectively show off models and environments. Lighting will be explored for both pre-computed lighting and run-time lighting. Materials will be created with parameters exposed for quickly iterating on different looks for the surface. Finally, post-process volumes will be used to achieve cinema-quality renders.

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, rendering, environment art, or technical art within the game development, animation, or visual effects industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in real-time rendering workflows using Unreal Engine, including scene lighting, camera setup, and environment presentation.
• Strong understanding of real-time lighting techniques, including both pre-computed lighting and run-time lighting systems.
• Experience creating materials and shaders in node-based material editors, including adjustable parameters for iterative look development.
• Experience working with post-processing tools, including post-process volumes and cinematic effects used to enhance real-time renders.
• Familiarity with environment lighting techniques, including sky lighting, atmospheric effects, fog, volumetrics, and HDRI lighting setups.
• Experience creating cinematic camera setups and camera animation to showcase models and environments effectively.
• Experience working with real-time particle systems, such as Niagara or equivalent systems, used to simulate environmental effects.
• Familiarity with real-time rendering optimization techniques, including performance considerations and balancing visual quality with runtime constraints.
• Ability to guide students in developing portfolio-quality real-time renders suitable for demo reels and professional presentations.
• 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

26FSA035

Competition Open Date

03/25/2026

Competition Close Date

Open Until Filled?

Yes