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****3335 Rigging 3 (20%)

• This course is built on the previous rigging courses. Students will create and utilize custom tools for a more efficient rigging process. In addition, students will create character rigs that are compatible across several characters to save time during the production workflow. By the end of this course, students will be able to create powerful scripts with UI’s to build and support their rigs. Students will also be able to create fully rigged characters with user-friendly systems for animators.

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 with Python scripting in Autodesk Maya, including developing scripts, automation tools, and rigging utilities.
• Excellent knowledge of advanced rigging workflows using Autodesk Maya, including skeleton creation, control systems, constraints, and deformation systems.
• Demonstrated experience building production-ready character rigs for bipedal or creature characters that are animator-friendly and optimized for performance.
• Strong understanding of advanced deformation techniques, including corrective joints, pose-space deformers, muscle systems, and improved skin deformation workflows.
• Experience with advanced skinning workflows, including weight painting, transferring weights, and tools such as NG Skin Tools or equivalent.
• Experience developing custom rigging tools and user interfaces (UI) to streamline animation workflows.
• Strong understanding of IK/FK systems, twist joints, joint limits, and rigging automation techniques.
• Experience troubleshooting and optimizing rigs for clean hierarchy, stability, and production pipeline integration.
• Ability to provide technical mentorship and constructive critique to help students develop efficient rigging workflows and scripting practices.
• 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.

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

26FSA034

Competition Open Date

03/25/2026

Competition Close Date

Open Until Filled?

Yes