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****2335 Rigging 2 (20%)

• In this course, students will build on the essential rigging techniques learned in the previous term and advance their skills in 3D character setup. Students will create a proper skeleton for a human or creature character based on the expected motions, set up character rigs for that skeleton and skin, and bind the structures to the mesh. In addition, students will utilize the inverse and forward kinematics controls for complex animation. Creating facial rigs for human or non-human characters to present different facial expressions and lip movement is also discussed. Students will practice scripting for rigging to enhance the overall performance of a character rig.

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 technical direction within the film, animation, or game development industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in rigging workflows in Autodesk Maya, including joint hierarchies, constraints, deformers, and animator-friendly control systems.
• Strong experience creating character rigs for bipedal or creature characters, including IK/FK limb setups and advanced spine systems.
• Experience implementing IK/FK switching systems and rig control structures suitable for production animation workflows.
• Demonstrated experience building facial rigs using blendshapes and control systems for expressive character animation.
• Familiarity with advanced deformation techniques, including ribbon rigs, squash and stretch systems, and stylized rigging functionality.
• Experience creating hard-surface rigs using constraints, rivets, and mechanical rigging techniques.
• Working knowledge of Python scripting for rigging workflows, including automation tools and rigging utilities within Autodesk Maya.
• Experience building custom rigging tools or user interfaces to streamline animation workflows.
• Strong understanding of character skinning and weighting techniques, including layer-based workflows such as NG Skin Tools or equivalent tools.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and constructive critique to help students create production-ready rigs.
• 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 Rigging TD or Character TD on shipped games, animated series, or feature film productions.

• 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.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).

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

26FSA031

Competition Open Date

03/25/2026

Competition Close Date

Open Until Filled?

Yes